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Description

Rustic style 12ft x 14ft Pan-Abode log cabin.

Facilities

Treat all water before using.

Capacity

6

Area

On Revillagigedo Island east of Ketchikan

Location

20 air miles (32 km) from Ketchikan at the northern end of Thorne Arm.

Access

Float plane or boat, with mooring buoy near the cabin site.

Special Features

Cabin is located where Fish Creek cascades into Thorne Arm. Two trails from the cabin site area, Low Lake Trail and Gokachin Lake Trail. Low Lake Trail leads to Big Lake in Misty Fiords National Monument wilderness, following along Low Lake and Fish Creek on the way. Gokachin Lake Trail starts across the outlet of Fish Creek and leads to Star Lake. Salmon and steelhead runs, resident trout and dolly varden in Fish Creek. Halibut, salmon, and crab in salt water. Sitka blacktail deer, black bear, beaver, marten, mink, and seal are common.

Season Of Use

Year-round

Managing Agency

Tongass National Forest

What To Bring

Fuel for the oil heater (#1 diesel), sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking stove, lantern, pots, pans, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, garbage bags, fire extinguisher and fire starter. It's a good idea to bring your own water. Transport oil for stove in an FAA approved container or jerry jug.

Rowboat

No

Stove

Oil (#1 stove oil)

More Info

Cabin reservation does not include exclusive use of the buoy. Buoy is on first-come, first-serve basis; more than one vessel is allowed if first party there agrees.

USGS Topo Map

Ketchikan B-4

Rental Fee

$80/night May-Sept; $65/night Oct-Apr

Getting There

Coordinates
Latitude: 55.39166667
Longitude: -131.1936111
Driving Directions

Photos

Fish Creek Cabin