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.
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
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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