Description
12ft x 12ft Pan-Abode precut cedar log cabin.
Facilities
2 single plywood bunks, 2 double plywood bunks, Wooden table and benches, Oven-style oil stove - #1 diesel NOT provided, Fire extinguisher, Cooking counter, cupboard space, Broom, Outhouse toilet, 14ft aluminum skiff with oars (flotation devices NOT provided). Water available from lake. Treat all water before using.
Capacity
6
Area
Karta River Wilderness, Prince of Wales Island
Location
N shore of Karta Lake, 34 air miles (87 km) NW of Ketchikan, 22 miles (35 km) from Craig.
Access
Float plane or boat and 1.5 mile (2.4 km) trail (rated More Difficult) from Karta Bay. Cabin may be inaccessible due to a frozen lake surface (float planes cannot land) in fall, winter, early spring. Occasionally poor weather can result in extended stays; cabin users should be prepared for this.
Terrain
Mature second growth forest of spruce, hemlock, cedar.
Special Features
Fishing, hiking, wildlife watching popular. Winter and spring steelhead runs. Cutthroat, rainbow trout, dolly varden, 4 species of salmon. Sitka black-tail deer, wolves, black bear, otter, mink, marten common. Heavy concentrations of ducks, shore birds.
Season Of Use
Year-round
Managing Agency
Tongass National Forest
What To Bring
Bring your own #1 diesel (highest setting = 0.2 gal/hour), sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking stove, lantern, pots, pans, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, garbage bags, fire starter and personal flotation devices. It's a good idea to bring your own water. Please take your fuel container with you when you leave.
Rowboat
Yes
Stove
Oil (uses #1 diesel, NOT supplied)
More Info
Karta Lake and surrounding snow-capped peaks showcase wilderness setting. Karta River system is one of most productive on Prince of Wales Island.
USGS Topo Map
Craig C-2
Rental Fee
$5/night May-Sept; $35/night Oct-Apr
