Winstanley Lake Cabin
Open — Open year-round for reservations. In fall, winter, and early spring, the cabin may be inaccessible due to frozen lake surface preventing floatplane landings. Helicopter access is prohibited in this designated Wilderness area.
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
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Regional Order No. R-10-96-01 - Forest Development Roads and Trails
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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
Winstanley Lake Cabin sits on the shore of its namesake lake approximately 33 air miles northeast of Ketchikan within the Misty Fjords National Monument Wilderness. This 12x14-ft Pan Abode style log cabin was constructed in 1967 and accommodates 6 people with 2 single and 2 double bunks. The cabin includes a table and benches, cooking counter, food storage, wood stove, broom, and an outhouse nearby. A 14-foot aluminum skiff with oars is provided for exploring the lake. The cabin is backed by a forest of large old-growth spruce, hemlock and cedar, offering views of the placid lake with its forested shoreline and surrounding mountains. Visitors can row to the historic Winstanley Lake Shelter at the end of the lake, which was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the early 1930s, and hike the 2.25-mile trail from the shelter to saltwater. The Misty Fjords Monument Wilderness supports diverse wildlife including mountain goats, Sitka black-tailed deer, black bears, brown bears, moose, and bald eagles. Anglers can fish for cutthroat trout and kokanee salmon in the lake. Hunting is permitted with proper permits. Visitors must bring their own water supply, sleeping bags, cooking gear, and all provisions. Access is remote by floatplane or via a 2.5-mile hike from saltwater plus a 2.25-mile row.
Directions
Located on Winstanley Lake approximately 33 air miles northeast of Ketchikan on the mainland, east of Winstanley Island. Accessible by floatplane or by trail from saltwater. Trail access involves a 2.5-mile hike from saltwater plus a 2.25-mile row to the cabin using the provided skiff. Refer to USGS Ketchikan B-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 | $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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