Mcdonald Lake Cabin
Open — Open year-round for reservations. In fall, winter, and early spring, the cabin may be inaccessible due to frozen lake surface preventing floatplane landings.
Regional Order No. 10-01 - Marijuana - Simple Possession
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on the Tongass and Chugach National Forests: Possessing, storing or transporting parts of a cannabis plant, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of such plant; including and not limited to proc
Regional Order No. 10-00-00-04-01 - Occupancy and Use - Alcohol
TONGASS and CHUGACH NATIONAL FORESTS Regional Office Juneau, Alaska Order No. 10-00-00-04-01REGIONAL ORDEROccupancy and Use
Regional Order No. R-10-96-01 - Forest Development Roads and Trails
R-10 SUPPLEMENT 7700-96-1 7730EFFECTIVE 5/17/96 Page 10 of 117731.14 - EXHIBIT 01ORDER NO. R-10-96-01FOREST DEVELOPMENT ROADS AND TRAILSALASKA REGION
Flood Advisory issued December 29 at 4:11PM AKST until December 30 at 8:45AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Heavy rain fall Sunday and overnight night has increased runoff into stream and rivers. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Ward Lake near areas near the Ward Lake recreational area. * WHEN...Until 845 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 409 PM AKST, gauge reports indicated heavy rain across the advisory area. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly, especially near Ward Lake. - For Lake Connell Dam: At 3:00pm the stage was 253.25 feet. Flood Stage is 252.0 feet.
About
McDonald Lake Cabin sits on Wolverine Island near the outlet of McDonald Lake, 50 miles from Ketchikan in the Tongass National Forest. This primitive 12x14-ft pan-abode style log cabin was constructed in 1967 and accommodates up to 6 people with 2 double bunks and 2 single bunks. The cabin features a woodstove, cooking counter, table with benches, shelves, cupboard space, and basic tools including an ax, maul, and splitting wedges. An outhouse is located nearby. Access to the cabin requires either floatplane or boat travel to Yes Bay, followed by a 1.5-mile hike on the McDonald Lake Trail, which features a historic 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps three-sided shelter. A skiff with oars is provided at the cabin for rowing around the lake, though visitors must bring their own life jackets. The skiff can accommodate a short-shaft motor, which is not provided. The cabin is backed by old-growth cedar, Sitka spruce, and Western hemlock rainforest with views across the lake to surrounding mountain peaks. Fishing opportunities include steelhead and salmon runs up Wolverine Creek, as well as resident trout and Dolly Varden throughout the lake. Wildlife in the area includes Sitka black-tailed deer, black and brown bears, wolves, beavers, martens, minks, and otters. The cabin has no electricity, indoor plumbing, drinking water, or cell phone coverage. Visitors must bring sleeping bags, cooking equipment, water or filtration supplies, and pack out all trash.
Directions
Located 50 miles from Ketchikan on Cleveland Peninsula, north of Yes Bay. Cabin is on Wolverine Island near the outlet of McDonald Lake. Access by floatplane or boat to Yes Bay, then 1.5-mile hike on McDonald Lake Trail. Refer to USGS map Ketchikan D-6.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 225-2148 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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