Salmon Lake Cabin Thorne Bay
Open — Open year-round for reservations through Recreation.gov. Float plane access may be limited or impossible during fall, winter, and early spring when the lake surface is frozen. Winter access can be difficult due to snow and ice conditions.
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Special Weather Statement issued February 8 at 1:57PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
After a series of shortwaves that brought rain and gusty winds over the past few days, a stronger front will approach southeast Alaska from the west on Tuesday. South to southeast winds will increase through the day Tuesday. Confidence is increasing for windy conditions with strong gusts Tuesday night into Wednesday morning as the front pushes west to east across southeast Alaska. Gales with storm force gusts will be possible ahead and along the frontal passage, especially along north-south oriented channels and along the coastal waters. A period of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible with the frontal passage, but with the progressive nature of the front, flooding is not expected at this time. Another gale to potentially storm force low will quickly lift northeast into the Gulf and looks to push across southeast Alaska sometime later Wednesday into Thursday, bringing another round of strong gusty winds and moderate to heavy rainfall. Further details on the high wind and flooding potential for this system will be honed in on in the coming days. Looking further ahead, a cooling trend is favored to commence in the wake of these passing systems by late work week into the weekend. Snow levels will begin to lower and a colder outflow wind pattern could set up by late weekend. This could result in a return of snow for some coastal communities, especially across northern southeast Alaska. Further details on the pattern change and snow potential will be honed as the weekend approaches.
About
Salmon Lake Cabin offers a unique wilderness lodging experience on Prince of Wales Island in southeastern Alaska. This historic 15' x 20' single-story cabin is built entirely of cedar and features hand hewn beams, wooden door hinges, and a shake floor. Located on the northern shore of Salmon Lake within the Karta River Wilderness area, the cabin sleeps up to four people on wooden bunkbeds and is equipped with a table, benches, wood stove for heat, cooking counter, shelves, and basic tools. The cabin provides excellent fishing opportunities for rainbow and cutthroat trout, Dolly Varden, pink, silver, and sockeye salmon from the forested shoreline and sandy beach. An aluminum skiff with oars is available for exploring the lake. The 5-mile Karta River Trail from Karta Bay provides hiking access to the river system, with opportunities to see steelhead, sockeye, and coho salmon runs. Swimming and beachcombing are popular during warmer months. The Karta River Wilderness is known for its large salmon runs and scenic river drainage system. Wildlife is abundant, including wolves, black bears, Sitka black-tailed deer, beavers, otters, minks, martens, weasels, and trumpeter swans. Access requires either a float plane (approximately 42 air miles from Ketchikan) or boating 10 miles from Hollis to Karta Bay followed by a 5-mile hike on difficult terrain. Winter access can be challenging as the lake may freeze, making float plane landings impossible. Guests must bring their own sleeping bags, cooking equipment, food, water, and other supplies.
Directions
Accessible by float plane approximately 42 air miles from Ketchikan and 14 air miles from Thorne Bay, or by boating 10 miles from Hollis to Karta Bay and hiking 5 miles on difficult terrain. Float plane access may be impossible when the lake is frozen. Refer to USGS maps Craig C-2 and C-3.
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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 | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 828-3304 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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