Can you reserve a site at Plenty Cutthroat Cabin?

Yes, Plenty Cutthroat Cabin is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Plenty Cutthroat Cabin, Alaska — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Plenty Cutthroat Cabin is situated at the west end of Orchard Lake on Revillagigedo Island 35 air miles from Ketchikan. The cabin is available year-round and makes an excellent base for experiencing this corner of Alaska with its recreation options, beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife.

The cabin is remote and accessible only by float plane or boat, depending on conditions. Visitors arriving by boat should expect to anchor in Klu Bay and hike 1 mile to the cabin from the Shrimp Bay trailhead.

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

Fishing, hiking and boating are popular options at this cabin. Fishing includes cutthroat trout and kokanee salmon in Orchard Lake. For information about fishing permits and seasons, visit the Alaska Department of Fish and Game website.

A 14-foot aluminum skiff with oars is provided for rowing around the lake, but visitors must provide their own life jackets. The skiff can use a short-shaft motor, which is not provided.

Facilities

The 12x12-ft. (pan-abode style) log cabin accommodates 6 people with 2 single and 2 double
bunks. Other amenities include a table and benches, a cooking counter, food storage, broom and dustpan. A tiny wood stove is provided for heat. An outhouse is
located near the cabin.

Drinking water is not available at the cabin. Visitors must bring their own water supply, but water is also available from the lake and nearby creeks
(water safety).

Firewood cannot be guaranteed, bring your own firewood or biobricks and firewood gathering tools.

Other items to bring include 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 (additional cabin details).

Natural Features

The cabin is tucked into a temperate rainforest of old-growth cedar, Sitka spruce and western hemlock with views of the lake and the forested mountain peaks on the other side. Visitors hiking the trail between Shrimp Bay and the cabin can access an overlook to view one of the twin waterfalls spilling out of Orchard Lake.

The area supports populations of Sitka black-tailed deer, black bear, wolf, beaver, marten, mink and otter (bear safety and precautions). A variety of birds may be spotted in and around the lake.

The facts

1 bookable site
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: AREA PLENTY CUTTHROAT CABIN

Site types

1 Cabin Nonelectric

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Plenty Cutthroat Cabin

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

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
K12	AREA PLENTY CUTTHROAT CABIN	Cabin Nonelectric	—	—	—	6

Getting there

Approximately 35 air miles from Ketchikan at the west end of Orchard Lake. Accessible by float plane or boat. A 1-mile trail from Shrimp Bay provides saltwater access. Mooring buoy for boat is located in Klu Bay. Refer to USGS Ketchikan D-5. 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. Please consult local tide tables before departing for the cabin.

55.82607, -131.45204 · 55°49'33.9"N 131°27'7.3"W

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Typical weather

Typically 65°F in Jul, down to 38°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	38	41	44	50	58	63	65	65	59	51	43	38
Low °F	31	32	32	36	42	48	52	53	48	41	35	32
Precip in	11.7	7.8	7.5	7.3	5.5	4.7	5.2	8.0	10.2	12.9	13.1	10.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 29.5 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 Plenty Cutthroat Cabin

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

Also listed by

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

Plenty Cutthroat Cabin