Black Bear Lake Cabin (Tongass National Forest, AK)

Cabin, lookout or rental

Cabin / lookout rental · USDA Forest Service · Tongass National Forest Fees: Only one change per reservation for all Alaska cabins is allowed. Change is defined as a modification to the start or end date of the reservation; after one change has been made, if additional changes are desired, the customer must cancel the current reservation and re-book the new dates. Season: Mid-June Status: none Reservations: www.recreation.gov A $9 reservation fee will be added to each reservation. Overview Black Bear Lake Cabin offers recreation, relaxation and a unique lodging experience on Prince of Wales Island in southeastern Alaska. The remote site offers a scenic, mountainous setting for fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing. Access to the cabin is by floatplane only. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities. Recreation Anglers will find fair fishing on a resident population of rainbow trout. Boating or kayaking on the lake offers a peaceful setting for viewing wildlife in the area. Hunters can take advantage of the long hunting season in the surrounding national forest. Bear season occurs during spring and fall, while deer season begins in late summer and lasts through the late fall. Facilities The 12x12-ft primitive, pre-cut cedar, pan-abode style log cabin sleeps up to six people on wooden… Getting there: Access to Bear Lake Cabin is by floatplane only, 50 air miles from Ketchikan. Visitors must walk 20 yards from the lake to the cabin. Refer to USGS map Craig C-3. Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232931 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Staś Moszynski

Official information from the managing agency. Fees, seasons and closures change; check before you go.

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