About Barnes Lake Cabin
Number of accommodations: 1
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Boating
Fishing
Hunting
Kayaking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Water Access
- Lake Access
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- Waterfront
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T01, Loop: AREA BARNES LAKE CABIN
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Reviews (2)
What Guests Are Saying
The cabin was noted to be nice and dry, providing a comfortable stay. However, the absence of the forest service skiff was a drawback mentioned by reviewers. Overall, the cabin offered a positive experience despite the missing skiff.
What Guests Are Saying
The cabin was noted to be nice and dry, providing a comfortable stay. However, the absence of the forest service skiff was a drawback mentioned by reviewers. Overall, the cabin offered a positive experience despite the missing skiff.
Review Summary
JACOB K
VerifiedMay 23, 2025 • Stayed at: T01, Loop: AREA BARNES LAKE CABIN
Forest service skiff was not there. Cabin was nice and dry.
JACOB K
VerifiedMay 23, 2025 • Stayed at: T01, Loop: AREA BARNES LAKE CABIN
Forest service skiff was not there. Cabin was nice and dry.
Location Barnes Lake Cabin
Address:
Barnes Lake Cabin
Thorne Bay, AK, 99919
United States
Barnes Lake Cabin is only accessible by motorboat, plane or kayak. The cabin is located on the west shore of Barnes Lake, 70 air miles from Ketchikan and 38 air miles from the city of Craig, on Prince of Wales Island. Refer to U.S. Geological Survey topographic map Petersburg A3. Maps are available online or by calling the Thorne Bay Ranger District at (907) 828-3304.
Float plane or boat access can only occur at certain stages of the tide. Use extreme care boating through Indian Creek Rapids and Lake Bay Creek, as these areas can be extremely dangerous and should not be attempted except at high slack tide â?? about 1.5 hours after high tide (local tide tables).
Latitude & Longitude: 56.0108 / -132.974
Elevation: 7 feet
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Last updated: June 4, 2026