JACOB K
VerifiedMay 23, 2025 Stayed at: T01, Loop: AREA BARNES LAKE CABIN
Forest service skiff was not there. Cabin was nice and dry.
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About Barnes Lake Cabin
Barnes Lake Cabin allows for a true outdoor adventure on Prince of Wales Island in southeastern Alaska. Situated on the western shore of Barnes Lake, the cabin offers year-round relaxation and recreation. Boating, kayaking, crabbing, fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing are just steps away.
The site can be accessed by float plane, boat or kayak, depending on conditions. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own supplies.
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T01, Loop: AREA BARNES LAKE CABIN
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3 reviews
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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.
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JACOB K
VerifiedMay 23, 2025 Stayed at: T01, Loop: AREA BARNES LAKE CABIN
Forest service skiff was not there. Cabin was nice and dry.
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Patrick F
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2026 Stayed at: T01, Loop: AREA BARNES LAKE CABIN
Beautiful lake, had it all to ourselves. Sounds like there was a pod of Orcas that were in the lake the previous week, would have liked to have seen that. Great times.
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Location & Directions for Barnes Lake Cabin
Barnes Lake Cabin, Thorne Bay, AK 99919 United States
Elevation: 7 ft
Getting There
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 Surv...
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).
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