Patching Lake Cabin

$45.00/night

Overview

Patching Lake Cabin sits on the north end of Patching Lake near the inlet of the Naha River 20 miles from Ketchikan, Alaska. The cabin is open year-round and makes an excellent base for experiencing this corner of Alaska with its recreation options 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

Boating, fishing and hunting are popular activities at this cabin. Resident cutthroat trout are available in Patching and Chamberlain Lakes, but there is no access trail to Chamberlain Lake from the cabin. For information about fishing and hunting 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 12x14-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, splitting maul, and an outhouse. A wood stove is provided for heat. NOTE: Firewood may be available, but visitors are encouraged to contact the Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District to check the status of the woodshed. Drinking water is not available at the cabin. Visitors must bring their own water supply, but water is also available from a nearby creek, but 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 at the lake's edge, backed by a rainforest of old-growth cedar, Sitka spruce and western hemlock. This is a beautiful location where the Naha River flows from Chamberlain Lake into Patching Lake. Visitors can stand on the front deck and gaze out over the lake and the surrounding forest and mountains or explore the area from the gravel bar in front of the cabin.

Wildlife includes Sitka black-tail deer, black bear, beaver and wolf (bear safety and precautions). Geese and trumpeter swans are often seen on the lake.

Camp site features

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Largest party: 6 people

Fees

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.

Directions

Approximately 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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 12 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

2 reviews

5 stars

McCrea B

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Reviewed a year ago

Stayed at Patching Lake in the beginning of August for deer hunting. It was difficult accessing the alpine, but we were each able to harvest a buck. Picked lots of blueberries around the cabin. Cabin, outhouse, and boat were in good shape. Plenty of dry wood in the wood shed.

Douglas N

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Reviewed 2 years ago

Went to patching lake to hunt deer up the mountains behind the cabin. This was a last minute back up location when our first pick fell through. We were successful but, extremely difficult climb to get into hunt-able territory and brutal pack out with the deer. I don’t recommend it for hunting deer. There were plenty of deer and black bears present but, there are more easily accessible areas that will produce bigger bucks. After we got our deer we spent 3 days fishing the lake and enjoying the location. Lots of cutthroat trout in the lake. It’s very deep, if you want to catch the bigger fish you need to bring deep diving lures. Slow trolling would probably produce fish. Two aluminum boats, the older boat is leaky and patched with duct tape. The newer boat is very nice. 1 set of oars available. Bringing a small outboard would make the lake more enjoyable. The cabin was in great shape. Well maintained and spotless. The wood shed was full of cut logs and there was a splitting maul. Outhouse was also well maintained and clean. No cell service but, in reach worked fine. Beautiful and relaxing setting. Would recommend for fishing or just spending time outside in seclusion.

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