Patching Lake Cabin
Open — Open year-round for reservations. Access is by floatplane only. In fall, winter and early spring, the cabin may be inaccessible due to frozen lake surface preventing floatplane landings. Contact the Ketchikan-Misty Fjords Ranger District at +1 (907) 225-2148 for current access conditions during winter months.
Dense Fog Advisory issued January 19 at 2:00AM AKST until January 19 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island, Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy areas of freezing fog will possible, which could result in slick spots on untreated surfaces.
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
About
Patching Lake Cabin sits on the north end of Patching Lake near the inlet of the Naha River, about 20 miles north of Ketchikan in the Tongass National Forest. This rustic 12' x 14' Pan-Abode log cabin was constructed in 1975 and provides a beautiful location where the Naha River flows from Chamberlain Lake into Patching Lake. The cabin is surrounded by old-growth cedar, Sitka spruce and western hemlock rainforest. The cabin features two single bunks and two double bunks, a wood stove, cooking counter and table, shelves and cupboard space, and basic tools. A 14-foot aluminum skiff with oars is provided for rowing around the lake. The skiff can accommodate a short shaft motor, but visitors must provide their own motor and life jackets. Resident cutthroat trout are available in both Patching and Chamberlain Lakes, though there is no trail to Chamberlain Lake from the cabin. This is a truly primitive experience with no electricity, indoor plumbing, potable water, or cell phone coverage. Visitors must bring their own water, firewood (it cannot be guaranteed), and all supplies. Wildlife in the area includes Sitka black-tailed deer, black bear, beaver, wolf, geese and trumpeter swans. The cabin is remote and accessible only by floatplane.
Directions
Located approximately 20 miles north of Ketchikan on the north end of Patching Lake near the inlet of the Naha River. Access is by floatplane only. Refer to USGS Ketchikan C-5.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $45 |
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 | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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