U.S. Forest Service Cabin Trips
Explore the remote beauty of Southeast Alaska with a fly-out adventure to a secluded USFS (U.S. Forest Service) cabin. These rustic cabins offer a unique way to experience the wilderness, whether you're fishing, hunting, kayaking, or just looking for a peaceful getaway. Each cabin is accessible only by air or boat, providing an unforgettable escape into nature.
If this is you first time flying to a USFS Cabin please read our how to plan a cabin trip page
Each cabin is listed below—click on any one to learn more about its location, amenities, and availability!
Prices are round trip per charter, including 4 seats and a combined cargo and passenger weight of 900 pounds unless specified.
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Anan Bay $1,960.00
The USFS Anan Bay Cabin is a remote retreat in Tongass National Forest, about 30 miles southeast of Ketchikan. Accessible by boat or floatplane, it offers a rustic stay near the Anan Wildlife Observatory, perfect for bear viewing and wilderness exploration.
* Saltwater Cabin, No Boat available
*No Freshwater Available
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Bakewell Lake $1,400.00
The USFS Bakewell Lake Cabin is a remote retreat in Tongass National Forest, about 40 miles northeast of Ketchikan. Accessible by floatplane or a 1.5-mile trail from Bakewell Arm, it offers a rustic escape for fishing, paddling, and wildlife viewing in a serene wilderness setting
* Currently No Skiff available, USFS Notified
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Barnes Lake $2,240.00
The USFS Barnes Lake Cabin is a remote retreat in Tongass National Forest, about 35 miles southeast of Ketchikan. Accessible by boat or floatplane, it offers a rustic stay on a saltwater lagoon, ideal for fishing, wildlife viewing, and exploring the surrounding wilderness.
*Saltwater Cabin, No Freshwater Available
*Boat is constantly stolen and moved from this cabin, would not count on it being there.
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Black Bear Lake $1,130.00
The USFS Black Bear Lake Cabin is a remote getaway in Tongass National Forest, about 25 miles northeast of Ketchikan. Accessible by floatplane, it overlooks a scenic alpine lake, offering a rustic stay ideal for fishing, paddling, and enjoying the solitude of the wilderness.
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Checats Lake $1,400.00
The USFS Checats Lake Cabin is a remote hideaway in Tongass National Forest, about 30 miles east of Ketchikan. Accessible by floatplane, it offers a rustic stay on a scenic alpine lake, ideal for fishing, wildlife viewing, and backcountry adventure.
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Eagle Lake $1,680.00
The USFS Eagle Lake Cabin is a remote retreat in Tongass National Forest, about 40 miles northeast of Ketchikan. Accessible by floatplane, it offers a rustic stay on a scenic lake, ideal for fishing, wildlife viewing, and quiet wilderness exploration
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Ella Lake $1,120.00
The USFS Ella Lake Cabin is a remote getaway in Tongass National Forest, about 40 miles northeast of Ketchikan. Accessible by floatplane, it offers a rustic stay on a peaceful lake, perfect for fishing, paddling, and wildlife viewing in a secluded wilderness setting
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Fish Creek $920.00
The USFS Fish Creek Cabin is a remote retreat in Tongass National Forest, about 28 miles north of Ketchikan. Accessible by boat or floatplane, it offers a rustic stay near a productive salmon stream, ideal for fishing, wildlife viewing, and exploring the surrounding wilderness
*Saltwater Cabin, No Boat Available
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Heckman Lake $1,120.00
The USFS Heckman Lake Cabin is a remote retreat in Tongass National Forest, about 35 miles northeast of Ketchikan. Accessible by floatplane or trail from the saltwater, it offers a rustic stay on a scenic lake, ideal for fishing, paddling, and wildlife viewing
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Southeast Heckman $1,120.00
The USFS Southeast Heckman Cabin is a remote getaway in Tongass National Forest, about 35 miles northeast of Ketchikan. Accessible by floatplane or trail, it offers a rustic stay on Heckman Lake, perfect for fishing, paddling, and enjoying the surrounding wilderness
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Hugh Smith Lake $1,400.00
The USFS Hugh Smith Lake Cabin is a remote retreat in Tongass National Forest, about 52 miles southeast of Ketchikan. Accessible by floatplane, it offers a rustic stay on a scenic lake, ideal for fishing, wildlife viewing, and backcountry adventure.
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Humpback Lake $1,680.00
The USFS Humpback Lake Cabin is a remote retreat in Tongass National Forest, about 52 miles southeast of Ketchikan. Accessible by floatplane, it offers a rustic stay on a scenic alpine lake, perfect for fishing, paddling, and wildlife viewing in a tranquil wilderness setting.
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Jordan Laken $1,410.00
The USFS Jordan Lake Cabin is a remote getaway in Tongass National Forest, about 28 miles northeast of Ketchikan. Accessible by floatplane, it offers a rustic stay on a peaceful lake, ideal for fishing, paddling, and enjoying the surrounding wilderness.
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Jospehine Lake $1,700.00
The USFS Josephine Lake Cabin is a remote retreat in Tongass National Forest, about 31 miles north of Ketchikan. Accessible by floatplane, it offers a rustic stay on a scenic mountain lake, perfect for fishing, wildlife viewing, and quiet wilderness exploration.
*Cabin is in poor state of repair and may not be available from USFS
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Karta River Cabin $1,400.00
The USFS Karta River Cabin is located about 30 miles southeast of Ketchikan. Accessible by boat or floatplane, it offers a rustic stay near the Karta River, perfect for fishing, wildlife viewing, and enjoying the wilderness.
*Saltwater Cabin, No Boat Available
*Cannot go into at low tide, please consider when booking
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Karta Lake Cabin $1,400.00
The USFS Karta Lake Cabin is a remote getaway in Tongass National Forest, about 30 miles southeast of Ketchikan. Accessible by floatplane, it offers a rustic stay on a scenic lake, ideal for fishing, wildlife viewing, and exploring the surrounding wilderness.
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Kegan Lake $1,120.00
The USFS Kegan Lake Cabin is a remote retreat in Tongass National Forest, about 25 miles northeast of Ketchikan. Accessible by floatplane, it offers a rustic stay on a peaceful lake, perfect for fishing, wildlife viewing, and enjoying the surrounding wilderness.
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Kegan Cove $1,200.00
The USFS Kegan Cove Cabin is a remote retreat in Tongass National Forest, about 30 miles northeast of Ketchikan. Accessible by boat or floatplane, it offers a rustic stay near the cove, ideal for fishing, kayaking, wildlife viewing, and exploring the surrounding wilderness.
*Saltwater Cabin, No Boat Available
*Cannot go into at Low Tide, Consider when Booking
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Manzanita Lake Cabin $1,400.00
The USFS Manzanita Lake Cabin is a remote retreat in Tongass National Forest, about 35 miles southeast of Ketchikan. Accessible by floatplane, it offers a rustic stay on a scenic lake, perfect for fishing, wildlife viewing, and enjoying the tranquility of the surrounding wilderness.
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Marten Lake Cabin $1960.00
The USFS Marten Lake Cabin is a remote retreat in Tongass National Forest, about 30 miles northeast of Ketchikan. Accessible by floatplane, it offers a rustic stay on a peaceful lake, ideal for fishing, paddling, and wildlife viewing in a secluded wilderness setting.
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Mcdonald Lake $1,400.00
The USFS McDonald Lake Cabin is a remote getaway in Tongass National Forest, about 35 miles northeast of Ketchikan. Accessible by floatplane, it offers a rustic stay on a serene lake, ideal for fishing, wildlife viewing, and exploring the surrounding wilderness.
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Nooya Lake $1,680.00
The Nooya Lake 3-Sided Shelter is a remote, rustic shelter located about 25 miles northeast of Ketchikan in Tongass National Forest. Accessible by floatplane, it offers a basic, open-sided structure ideal for those seeking shelter while enjoying fishing, wildlife viewing, and exploring the surrounding wilderness.
*This is a Basic 3 Sided Shelter a Tent is highly Reccomended to keep out bugs.
*Outhouse is in very poor shape
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Plenty O Cutthroat (Orchard Lake) $1,400.00
The USFS Orchard Lake Cabin is a remote retreat in Tongass National Forest, about 30 miles northeast of Ketchikan. Accessible by floatplane, it offers a rustic stay on a scenic lake, ideal for fishing, wildlife viewing, and exploring the surrounding wilderness.
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Patching Lake $1120.00
The USFS Patching Lake Cabin is a remote getaway in Tongass National Forest, about 30 miles northeast of Ketchikan. Accessible by floatplane, it offers a rustic stay on a tranquil lake, perfect for fishing, wildlife viewing, and enjoying the surrounding wilderness.
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Punchbowl Lake $1,400.00
The Punchbowl Lake Shelter is a remote, three-sided shelter located about 40 miles northeast of Ketchikan in Tongass National Forest. Accessible by floatplane, it provides a basic, open-sided structure ideal for fishing, wildlife viewing, and exploring the surrounding wilderness.
*This a 3 Sided Shelter, a Tent is highly recommended to keep out bugs
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Reflection Lake $1,680.00
The USFS Reflection Lake Cabin is a remote retreat in Tongass National Forest, about 35 miles southeast of Ketchikan. Accessible by floatplane, it offers a rustic stay on a serene alpine lake, perfect for fishing, wildlife viewing, and enjoying the tranquility of the surrounding wilderness.
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Salmon Bay Lake (North POW) $2,240.00
The USFS Salmon Bay Lake Cabin is a remote getaway in Tongass National Forest, about 30 miles northeast of Ketchikan. Accessible by floatplane, it offers a rustic stay near a scenic lake, ideal for fishing, wildlife viewing, and exploring the surrounding wilderness.
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Salmon Lake (Above Karta) $1,400.00
The USFS Salmon Lake Cabin is a remote retreat in Tongass National Forest, about 22 miles north of Ketchikan. Accessible by floatplane, it offers a rustic stay on a peaceful lake, perfect for fishing, wildlife viewing, and exploring the surrounding wilderness.
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Sarkar Lake $2,240.00
The USFS Sarkar Lake Cabin is a remote getaway in Tongass National Forest, about 50 miles northwest of Ketchikan. Accessible by boat or floatplane, it offers a rustic stay on a scenic lake, ideal for fishing, paddling, and wildlife viewing in a peaceful wilderness setting.
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Shelokum Lake Shelter $1,400.00
Description goes hereThe Shelokum Lake three‑sided shelter is a simple, open‑fronted wooden structure located about 50 air miles north of Ketchikan at the west inlet of Lake Shelokum. The shelter sits just steps away from a natural hot spring (about a half-mile inland from Bailey Bay), with hot water emerging at ~198 °F and flowing down to form a primitive pool—ideal for soaking after a long 2.2‑mile hike in.
*This a 3 Sided Shelter, a Tent is highly recommended to keep out bugs
* Canoe is located at far side of lake on the USFS Trail
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Sweetwater Lake $1,960.00
The USFS Sweetwater Lake Cabin is a remote getaway in Tongass National Forest, about 35 miles northeast of Ketchikan. Accessible by floatplane, it offers a rustic stay on a serene lake, perfect for fishing, wildlife viewing, and enjoying the surrounding wilderness.
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Wilson Narrows Cabin $1,960.00
The USFS Wilson Narrows Cabin is a remote retreat in Tongass National Forest, about 50 miles northeast of Ketchikan. Accessible by boat or floatplane, it offers a rustic stay on a narrow waterway between lakes, ideal for fishing, paddling, and wildlife viewing in a secluded wilderness setting.
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Wilson View Cabin $1,960.00
The USFS Wilson View Cabin is a remote getaway in Tongass National Forest, about 50 miles northeast of Ketchikan. Accessible by floatplane, it offers a rustic stay with scenic lake views, perfect for fishing, wildlife viewing, and enjoying the peaceful wilderness.
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Winstanley Lake $1,400.00
The USFS Winstanley Lake Cabin is a remote retreat in Tongass National Forest, about 40 miles northeast of Ketchikan. Accessible by floatplane, it offers a rustic stay on a scenic lake, ideal for fishing, paddling, and wildlife viewing in a peaceful wilderness setting.
