Can you reserve a site at Manzanita Lake Cabin?

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

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

Overview

Manzanita Lake Cabin is located in Alaska's Tongass National Forest. Manzanita Lake Cabin is located on the scenic northwest arm of Manzanita Lake approximately 28 miles northeast of Ketchikan on Revillagigedo Island. The cabin offers recreational and wildlife viewing opportunities and makes an excellent base for experiencing this corner of Alaska.

The cabin is remote and accessible only by float plane or canoe, depending on conditions. This primitive cabin has no electricity, indoor plumbing or cell phone coverage. Visitors 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 for rowing around the lake, but visitors must provide their own life jackets. Visitors can row over and explore the nearby stream inlet delta.

The lake offers excellent fishing for cutthroat trout, Dolly Varden and kokanee salmon. Sitka black-tailed deer and black bear hunting is possible with a permit.

Facilities

The 12x14-ft. (pan-abode style) cabin can accommodate 6 people with 2 single bunks and 2 double bunks. Other amenities include a table with benches, a cooking counter, food storage, broom and an wood stove for heat. An outhouse is located nearby.

Drinking water and firewood are not provided. Visitors must bring their own supply of drinking water and biobricks for tiny wood stove.
Water is also available from a nearby stream or the lake (water safety).

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 their trash, gear and food and clean the cabin before leaving (more cabin details).

Natural Features

The cabin is located about 100 yards from the lake shore beside a spectacular series of cascading waterfalls. Visitors can also enjoy views of steep granite walls and snow-capped peaks. The cabin is surrounded by large old-growth spruce, hemlock and cedar.

The Misty Fiords Monument Wilderness supports a diverse variety of wildlife. Mountain goats, bears, deer, moose and bald eagles make their home here (bear safety). Many species of birds may be seen in or around the lake, and visitors may catch a glimpse of beavers in the area.

The facts

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

Site types

1 Cabin Nonelectric

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1 campsite at Manzanita Lake Cabin

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

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
M09	AREA MANZANITA LAKE CABIN	Cabin Nonelectric	—	—	—	6

Getting there

The cabin is located approximately 28 miles northeast of Ketchikan on Revillagigedo Island on the northwest arm of Manzanita Lake and is accessible by float plane or canoe. In fall, winter, and early spring, the cabin may be inaccessible due to frozen lake surface (float planes cannot land). Please contact the Ketchikan-Misty Fjords Ranger District for information prior to making reservations during these periods. Refer to USGS Ketchikan C-4. This cabin is in a designated Wilderness area, and access by helicopter is illegal.

55.58779, -131.10384 · 55°35'16.0"N 131°6'13.8"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, 28.2 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 Manzanita Lake Cabin

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

Also listed by

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$75/night peak season May 1 – September 30 $60/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 2026-05-20.

Manzanita Lake Cabin