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.
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 11:55PM AKST until December 30 at 8:45AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Heavy rainfall over the past few days 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 1145 PM AKST, gauge reports indicated heavy rain across the advisory area. Minor flooding is ongoing, especially near Ward Lake. - For Lake Connell Dam: At 4:00pm the stage was 253.25 feet. Flood Stage is 252.0 feet.
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
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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