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Review Summary
LaNeice C
VerifiedOctober 26, 2020 • Stayed at: T08, Loop: AREA RED BAY LAKE CABIN
This was my 3rd trip to the Red Bay Lake Cabin. We love it there! A few suggestions: Bring a few tools to fix the boat ores!!! The boats are not maintained!!! Our first trip we got stuck in the middle of the lake. Second trip we spent an hour fixing the boat before we could cross the lake and the third trip we had to empty the boat (full of water) and fix the ores! Be prepared for that. There is never enough wood. It is all so wet. We always try to leave a bunch for the next guests, but usually come to nothing. Oh the decks and stairs are extremely slippery!!! Be carful. Other than that we absolutely love the cabin and the lake.
MARK C
VerifiedJanuary 25, 2020 • Stayed at: T08, Loop: AREA RED BAY LAKE CABIN
The wood stove made the 2 night stay cozy during 3 days of heavy rain and wind. Fire wood was brought to supplement locally sourced wood. As usual for the late season there was no fire wood. The sky lights in the roof make this cabin feel bright and roomy. There is plenty of room to sleep a large group or other personalities. The views are spectacular. A great place to chill out. The riparian rain forest at the head of the lake is most interesting and not hard to travel.
Note: The ores for the cabin john boat are in bad shape and head together with duct tape.
Location Red Bay Lake Cabin
Address:
Po Box 19001
Thorne Bay, AK, 99919
United States
Red Bay Lake Cabin is accessible by float plane or a vehicle/hiking/boating combination. Refer to USGS maps Petersburg A-4 and Petersburg B-4.
The trailhead to access the cabin is approximately a 3.5 hour drive from Hollis or 2 hours from Thorne Bay on Forest Road #20. From the trailhead, the 3/4 mile hike proceeds on a board walk through large cedar trees to a boat provided by the Forest Service on the lake. Visitors must then row 1.5 miles to reach their final destination.
By plane, Red Bay Lake is located 40 air miles from Wrangell, 55 miles from Craig and 84 miles from Ketchikan. Visitors must note, however, that 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: 56.2411 / -133.32
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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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 and fuel |
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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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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, isallowed through arrangements with the Permit Administrator on a limited basis. Call (907) 826-3271 to arrange |
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Same day reservation 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. |
