Can you reserve a site at Humpback Lake Cabin?

Yes, Humpback Lake Cabin is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Humpback Lake Cabin, Alaska — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Humpback Lake Cabin is located on the mainland within the Misty Fiords National Monument Wilderness. It has the feel of a secluded getaway, even though a commercial lodge is nearby. The cabin is open year-round, offering relaxation, sightseeing and recreation in Alaska's beautiful Inside Passage.

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 available at the cabin, but guests must provide their own life jackets. Guests can row to the Humpback Creek Trailhead and enjoy a scenic 3-mile hike to Mink Bay. The trailhead is located at the north edge of a large log jam near the west end of the lake.

The lake offers excellent fishing for Dolly Varden and cutthroat trout.

Facilities

This 12x14-ft. pan-abode style cabin sleeps six and comes equipped with two single bunks, two double bunks, a table and benches, tiny woodstove, broom and an outhouse.

Firewood cannot be guaranteed, bring your own firewood or biobricks. Water and electricity are not provided. Water is available from the lake, but guests must treat water before drinking or cooking with it. It is recommended that guests bring their own water supply.

Other items to pack include sleeping bags, sleeping pads, lanterns or flashlights, cookware, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, garbage bags, a fire extinguisher and fire starter. Guests are expected to pack out trash and clean the cabin before leaving. Click here for more cabin details.

Natural Features

The cabin offers spectacular views of the glacier-carved lake and the surrounding high alpine peaks with sheer granite walls. The landscape is covered in lush old-growth forest of Sitka spruce, cedar and western hemlock.

This area is home to a large population of brown bears. Other species that make their home in the Wilderness include Sitka black-tailed deer, wolves, martens and moose. A variety of waterfowl may be seen around the lake.

The facts

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

Site types

1 Cabin Nonelectric

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1 campsite at Humpback Lake Cabin

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

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
M08	AREA HUMPBACK LAKE CABIN	Cabin Nonelectric	—	—	—	6

Getting there

The cabin is approximately 48 air miles southeast of Ketchikan, east of Mink Bay on the mainland and is accessible by floatplane. This cabin is in a designated Wilderness area, and access by helicopter is illegal. Refer to USGS Ketchikan A-2. 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.

55.02617, -130.54463 · 55°1'34.2"N 130°32'40.7"W

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Typical weather

Typically 66°F in Aug, down to 43°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	43	44	46	52	59	63	66	66	61	54	47	43
Low °F	33	33	34	39	45	50	54	54	49	42	37	34
Precip in	10.4	7.7	7.9	7.2	5.5	5.1	5.2	7.9	10.2	12.9	12.6	11.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 41 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 Humpback Lake Cabin

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

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Humpback Lake Cabin also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Humpback Lake 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.

Humpback Lake Cabin