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Reviews (4)
What Guests Are Saying
The Southeast Heckman Cabin is well-stocked with wood and maintained in great condition, thanks to the efforts of the Forest Service and the Recreational Aviation Foundation. The improved dock and convenient boat haul-out enhance the overall experience. However, there is a minor issue with the chimney cap not being straight, causing leaks during rain.
What Guests Are Saying
The Southeast Heckman Cabin is well-stocked with wood and maintained in great condition, thanks to the efforts of the Forest Service and the Recreational Aviation Foundation. The improved dock and convenient boat haul-out enhance the overall experience. However, there is a minor issue with the chimney cap not being straight, causing leaks during rain.
Review Summary
Darryl H
VerifiedNovember 17, 2025 • Stayed at: K04, Loop: AREA SOUTHEAST HECKMAN CABIN
Thanks to the RAF there was plenty of wood and cabin was clean. The chimney cap is not on strait so when it rains it leaks.
Orin L
VerifiedJuly 12, 2025 • Stayed at: K04, Loop: AREA SOUTHEAST HECKMAN CABIN
Great cabin. Well stocked with wood, outhouse in good shape.
Jeff D
VerifiedMay 19, 2025 • Stayed at: K04, Loop: AREA SOUTHEAST HECKMAN CABIN
The cabin was in great shape, the Forest Service and the Recreational Aviation Foundation did a great job on it last year. The dock is much improved and the boat haul out makes it easy to launch & recover the skiff. The bench on the accessibility ramp provides a nice resting spot AND a great place to sit and watch the water on a beautiful day.
Jeff D
VerifiedJune 3, 2022 • Stayed at: K04, Loop: AREA SOUTHEAST HECKMAN CABIN
The dock was winter damaged. Worked OK to secure and unload our aircraft, but no longer accessible by ramp. There was a nice stack of dry wood by the stove. The woodshed didn’t have a lot of wood in it. The cabin itself was in good shape. Previous users had left a bunch of food stuffs that they probably thought the next people might use, but things had gotten kinda moldy, we hauled out the trash. Hopefully the USFS will make some repairs and restock the woodshed before autumn. This is one of our favorite fly in cabins and we plan to get back there a few times before the lake freezes up next winter.
Location Southeast Heckman Cabin
Address:
3031 Tongass Ave.
Ketchikan, AK, 99901
United States
Access to the cabin is by float plane. The cabin is approximately 15 miles from Ketchikan within the Naha Recreation Area.
Cabin is located on the southeast shore of Heckman Lake about a half mile across from the inlet of the Naha River. Refer to USGS map Ketchikan C-5.
In fall, winter, and early spring, the cabin may be inaccessible due to frozen lake surface (float planes cannot land). Please contact the Ketchikan-Misty Fjords Ranger District for information prior to making reservations during these periods.
Latitude & Longitude: 55.5752 / -131.527
Elevation: 44 feet
Policies & Rules
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This facility is located in an extremely remote and wild area; before making a reservation, become aware of bear, water, and weather safety (including cold) |
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Recreating in Alaska can present both obvious and hidden dangers; please be aware of your surroundings and be prepared for extended stays due to occasionally poor weather |
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No drinking water is available at this cabin |
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Please pack out all trash, food and gear |
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Please conserve firewood; supplied firewood is for wood stove use only |
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Same day reservations allowed for this cabin |
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The person holding the reservation for this cabin must be at least 18 years of age and must be a member of the party using the cabin |
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There are no discounts for Golden Age/Access Passports for Alaska cabin rentals |
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Learn more about the Tongass National Forest |
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Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by purchasing firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org. |
