About Sweet Water Lake Cabin
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Location Sweet Water Lake Cabin
Address:
P.O. 19001
Ketchikan/Thorne Bay, AK, 99919
United States
Sweet water Lake Cabin is accessible by either vehicle, 200 foot trail and a short boat trip, or by float plane.
The cabin is located 10 road miles from Coffman Cove. From Ketchikan, take Forest Service Road 20 to Forest Road 3030 approximately 2 hours from Hollis. Guests will then hike a 200 foot trail to a boat, provided by the Forest Service. The cabin is approximately a half-mile boat paddle from the trail. Refer to USGS map Craig D-3.
The cabin is also accessible by float plane, 68 air miles from Ketchikan. However, in fall, winter, and early spring, the cabin may be inaccessible as float planes cannot land on the frozen lake surface. Click here for information about reaching Forest Service Cabins.
Inclement weather conditions may cause an extension of your trip during any time of the year and winter access can be difficult due to snow and ice conditions. Guests should bring extra supplies to last 2-5 days Please contact the Thorne Bay Ranger District at 907-828-3304 prior to arrival for more detailed information about safety precautions.
Latitude & Longitude: 55.9522 / -132.939
Elevation: 10 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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Navigating the Gold and Galligan Lagoon between Sweet water and Barnes Lake is dangerous and not recommended |
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Water is not available at this facility; visitors must bring their own for drinking, cooking, and cleaning. Water from natural sources must be filtered, boiled or chemically treated before drinking |
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Guests must bring their own cooking stove |
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All garbage and food must be packed out |
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Click here for a map of cabins on Prince of Wales Island |
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Same day reservations are allowed for this cabin |
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The person holding the reservation must be 18, and must be a member of party using the cabin |
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Use of this cabin by a commercial operator, such as an outfitter or guide, is prohibited |
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Same day reservations are available for this cabin |
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No discounts for Golden Age and Golden Passports for Alaska cabin rentals |
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Learn more about 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. |
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The invasive European Green Crab (EGC) has been found in southern Southeast Alaska and is suspected to be in more locations on the Tongass National Forest. Please actively look for and report EGC to help map the distribution and contribute to management. |
