Southeast Heckman Cabin
Open — Open year-round for reservations. Access by float plane only when Heckman Lake is ice-free; the cabin may be inaccessible during fall, winter, and early spring due to frozen lake conditions. Firewood supply cannot be guaranteed, so bring your own. The dock has been stowed for winter, eliminating ADA access until reinstalled.
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.
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
Southeast Heckman Cabin sits on the southeast shore of Heckman Lake within the Naha Recreation Area, approximately 15 air miles from Ketchikan in the Tongass National Forest. Built in 1997, this two-room 16x22-foot Pan-Abode log cabin offers excellent scenery and solitude in a clearing overlooking the lake, backed by old-growth Sitka spruce and western hemlock. The cabin features barrier-free access from the dock to the cabin entrance and accommodates up to seven guests with two single bunks, two double bunks, and one additional single bunk. A wood stove provides heat, and the cabin includes a cooking counter, table, shelves, and cupboard space. Guests have use of a 14-foot aluminum skiff with oars for exploring the lake and accessing the Naha River, which is noted for steelhead and salmon runs. This is a primitive facility with no electricity, indoor plumbing, or cell phone coverage. Wildlife in the area includes Sitka black-tailed deer, black bear, marten, mink, beaver, and wolf. Access is exclusively by float plane, and the cabin may be inaccessible during fall, winter, and early spring when the lake surface is frozen.
Directions
Access is by float plane only. The cabin is approximately 15 air miles from Ketchikan within the Naha Recreation Area, located on the southeast shore of Heckman Lake about a half mile across from the inlet of the Naha River. Refer to USGS map Ketchikan C-5.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 225-2148 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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