Patching Lake Cabin

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Quick Facts

338 ft

Price

$45 - $60/night

Booking

Reservable

Sites

1 campsites

Season

opens May 01, 2025 c...

Cell

No Service

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Patching Lake Cabin
$45.00 - $60.00 / night
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Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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Patching Lake Cabin

55.6179, -131.4843

Driving directionsApproximately 20 miles north of Ketchikan, Alaska, on the north end of Patching Lake near the inlet of the Naha River. Access is by float plane only. Refer to USGS 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.
"Access is by float plane only." In fall, winter, and early spring, frozen lake surfaces may prevent landing.
Nearby places
Ketchikan (20 miles)

Best Time to Camp at Patching Lake Cabin

The cabin experiences Alaska's signature crisp, dry air that fills your lungs with pure freshness, accompanied by moderate winds that whisper through the ancient trees. While temperatures remain decidedly cool, snow typically stays at bay, creating ideal conditions for outdoor exploration. Throughout any given week, nature paints an ever-changing canvas overhead—brilliant blue skies give way to dramatic cloud formations, then back again, ensuring no two days feel quite the same.

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Summer(Jun-Aug)
4.0 / 5

Peak season May–Sep: boating, fishing, wildlife viewing at best; site is open and accessible.

Fall(Sep-Nov)
3.5 / 5

Open into December; fall offers solitude and wildlife but weather becomes wetter and colder.

Spring(Mar-May)
3.0 / 5

Opens May 1; early spring conditions variable and access begins as season starts.

Winter(Dec-Feb)
Not recommended

Site closed Jan–Apr; December open but winter conditions and limited services reduce appeal.

Planning Tips
  • Peak Season: May 01, 2025 - September 30, 2025. Book 2-3 months ahead.
  • Operating Season: opens May 01, 2025 closes December 31, 2025.
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About Patching Lake Cabin

Deep in the Alaskan wilderness, where silence is broken only by the splash of fish and the call of eagles, Patching Lake Cabin awaits adventurous souls willing to trade modern conveniences for raw natural beauty. This remote sanctuary, accessible exclusively by float plane, strips away the digital world—no electricity hums through its walls, no cell towers pierce the horizon. Here, lantern light and wood smoke become your evening companions, while the vast wilderness serves as your entertainment system.
Primitive cabin with no modern utilities, offering a secluded and natural experience.
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You may stay up to 7 nights

Amenities available

Lodging and accommodations
Vault toilets
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Activities you can enjoy

This primitive cabin offers activities such as boating, fishing, and hunting. Wildlife viewing is also a highlight.
FishingFishing is available in Patching and Chamberlain Lakes, with resident cutthroat trout. Note that there is no access trail to Chamberlain Lake.
BoatingA 14-foot aluminum skiff with oars is provided for visitors, offering opportunities to row around the lake. Visitors must bring their own life jackets.
Wildlife viewingWildlife includes Sitka black-tail deer, black bears, beavers, wolves, geese, and trumpeter swans.
Winter Activities
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Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsBear safety and precautions advised. Remote wilderness presents risks; be prepared for weather extremes.
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No Potable WaterThis campground does not have potable water on-site. Bring all the water you need for drinking, cooking, and cleaning.
No Cell ServiceCell phone service is not available at this campground. Plan accordingly for emergencies and download offline maps before arriving.

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Last updated January 13, 2026
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