Plenty Cutthroat Cabin
Open — Open year-round for reservations. During fall, winter, and early spring, the cabin may be inaccessible by floatplane due to frozen lake surface conditions. Contact the Ketchikan-Misty Fjords Ranger District before making winter reservations.
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
Plenty Cutthroat Cabin offers a true wilderness experience in Southeast Alaska's Tongass National Forest. Built in 1964, this 12x12-foot Pan-Abode log cabin sits at the west end of Orchard Lake on Revillagigedo Island, surrounded by old-growth cedar, Sitka spruce, and western hemlock. The cabin accommodates up to 6 people with 2 single and 2 double bunks, and features a tiny wood stove for heat, a table with benches, cooking counter, and basic storage. Access is exclusively by floatplane (35 air miles from Ketchikan) or boat to Klu Bay with a mooring buoy, followed by a 1-mile hike via the Shrimp Bay trailhead. The trail passes through temperate rainforest and offers access to an overlook viewing one of two waterfalls spilling from Orchard Lake. A 14-foot aluminum skiff with oars is provided for exploring the lake, though visitors must bring their own life jackets. Fishing opportunities include cutthroat trout and kokanee salmon in Orchard Lake. Wildlife abounds with Sitka black-tailed deer, black bears, wolves, beavers, martens, and various waterfowl. This primitive cabin has no electricity, indoor plumbing, cell coverage, or drinking water, requiring visitors to be self-sufficient and prepared for wilderness conditions.
Directions
Located 35 air miles from Ketchikan at the west end of Orchard Lake on Revillagigedo Island. Accessible by floatplane landing on the lake or by boat to Klu Bay (mooring buoy available), followed by a 1-mile hike from the Shrimp Bay trailhead. Consult local tide tables before departing. Refer to USGS Ketchikan D-5, D-4.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| 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 | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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