Can you reserve a site at Ella Narrows Cabin?

Yes, Ella Narrows Cabin is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Ella Narrows Cabin, Alaska — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Ella Narrows Cabin is located on the shore of Ella Lake on eastern Revillagigedo Island. This location is great for families, providing a lot of space for kids to
run around. The cabin is open year-round for recreation and relaxation within the Misty Fiords National Monument Wilderness.

The site can be accessed by floatplane depending on conditions. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

Recreation

A 14-foot aluminum skiff with oars is provided, but guests must bring their own life vests. The lake offers excellent fishing for cutthroat trout, Dolly Varden and kokanee salmon.

Hunting is possible for Sitka black-tailed deer and black bear in designated seasons.

Facilities

This 12x14-ft. pan-abode style cabin sleeps six and comes equipped with two single bunks, two double bunks, a table and benches, wood stove, splitting maul, broom, campfire ring and an outhouse. Bring your own firewood as it cannot be guaranteed.

Water and electricity are not provided. Water is available from the lake or a nearby creek, but guests should be sure to treat water before drinking or cooking with it. It is recommended that guests bring their own water supply.

Visitors should also bring sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking gear, lanterns or flashlights, food, toilet paper, garbage bags, a fire extinguisher
and fire starter. Rain gear and boots are recommended. Visitors are expected to pack out trash, gear and food and clean the cabin before leaving. Click here for more cabin details.

Natural Features

The cabin is tucked back from the lake in a stand of large old-growth spruce, hemlock and cedar, offering limited views of the lake and surrounding mountains. A stream bubbles nearby. A long stretch of cobble beach and a large white sand beach are located in front of the cabin.

This area is home to black bears, Sitka black-tailed deer, beaver, marten and mink. A variety of bird species can be spotted around the lake.

The facts

Season: April — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
1 bookable site
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: AREA ELLA NARROWS CABIN

Site types

1 Cabin Nonelectric

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1 campsite at Ella Narrows Cabin

Check-in 12:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
M06	AREA ELLA NARROWS CABIN	Cabin Nonelectric	—	—	—	6

Getting there

The cabin is approximately 24 air miles northeast of Ketchikan on Revillagigedo Island on the north end of Ella Lake. Access is by floatplane or boat. Refer to USGS Ketchikan C-4 and B-4. In fall, winter and early spring, the cabin may be inaccessible due to frozen lake surface (floatplanes cannot land). Please contact the Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District for information prior to making reservations during these periods.

55.48891, -131.09578 · 55°29'20.1"N 131°5'44.8"W

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Typical weather

Typically 67°F in Aug, down to 39°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	39	41	45	52	59	64	66	67	60	52	43	40
Low °F	32	33	35	39	45	50	54	54	50	43	37	33
Precip in	17.6	11.1	12.6	9.5	7.2	5.9	6.5	11.2	17.7	19.1	19.5	19.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 25.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Only one change per reservation for all Alaska cabins is allowed. Change is defined as a modification to the start or end date of the reservation; after one change has been made, if additional changes are desired, the customer must cancel the current reservation and re-book the new dates.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Ella Narrows Cabin

Can you reserve a site at Ella Narrows Cabin?: Yes, Ella Narrows Cabin is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Ella Narrows Cabin have?: 1 site.

Also listed by

Ella Narrows Cabin also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Ella Narrows Cabin's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$60/night peak season May 1 – September 30 $45/night non-peak season October 1 – April 30

USDA Forest Service's own page

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Contact

Phone 907-225-2148
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Ella Narrows Cabin