Can you reserve a site at Southeast Heckman Cabin?

Yes, Southeast Heckman Cabin is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Southeast Heckman Cabin, Alaska — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Southeast Heckman Cabin is situated on the southeast shore of Heckman Lake within the Naha Recreation Area approximately 15 miles from Ketchikan. The cabin is open 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, 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

Fishing and boating are popular activities at this cabin. The Naha River is noted for steelhead and salmon runs and offers resident trout and Dolly Varden. For information about fishing permits and seasons, visit the Alaska Department of Fish and Game website.

Guests have use of the cabin's 14-foot aluminum skiff with oars, but they must provide their own life jackets. A short-shaft motor can be used with the skiff, but one is not provided.

Facilities

The 16x22-ft. ( pan-abode style ) log cabin accommodates 8 people with 3 single and 2 double
bunks. Other amenities include a table and benches, a cooking counter, broom, splitting maul, and outhouse. A wood stove is provided for heat. Bring your own firewood as it cannot be guaranteed.

This cabin is designed to be barrier-free, with accessible boardwalks connecting the dock, cabin and outhouse. The boardwalk has an incline between 5 and 15 percent.

Drinking water is not available at the cabin. Visitors must bring their own water supply, but water is also available from the lake and should be treated before drinking or cooking with it
( 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 (additional cabin details).

Natural Features

The cabin sits in a clearing overlooking the lake, backed by old-growth Sitka spruce and western hemlock. The terrain is sloped above and below the cabin. Visitors can gaze out over the lake to the densely forested slopes on the other side.

Sitka black-tailed deer, black bear, marten, mink, beaver and wolf are common to the area (bear safety and precautions). A variety of birds may be seen in and around the lake.

The facts

Season: April — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
1 bookable site
1 accessible site
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: AREA SOUTHEAST HECKMAN CABIN

Site types

1 Cabin Nonelectric

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Southeast Heckman Cabin

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

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
K04	AREA SOUTHEAST HECKMAN CABIN	Cabin Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	♿

Getting there

Access to the cabin is by float plane. The cabin is approximately 15 miles from Ketchikan within the Naha Recreation Area. Cabin is located on the southeast shore of Heckman Lake about a half mile across from the inlet of the Naha River. Refer to USGS map Ketchikan C-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.

55.57525, -131.52671 · 55°34'30.9"N 131°31'36.2"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, 14.2 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 Southeast Heckman Cabin

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

Also listed by

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

Camping near Southeast Heckman Cabin

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Last Chance Campground 10.6 mi · Campground
Three C's Group Use Campground 13.1 mi · Campground
Deer Mountain Shelter Site 15.9 mi · Campground
Ketchikan Alaska Public Lands Information Center 16.9 mi · Visitor Center

Contact

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

Southeast Heckman Cabin