Manzanita Lake Cabin
Manzanita Lake Cabin is a national forest campground in Alaska. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Alaska
- Coordinates
- 55.58779, -131.10384
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 907-225-2148
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Manzanita Lake Cabin
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 shou
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 5 designated routes (19 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ella Narrows Cabin | National forest campground | 6.8 mi | — | No hookups |
| Wilson Narrows Cabin | National forest campground | 22 mi | — | No hookups |
| Wilson View Cabin | National forest campground | 23 mi | — | No hookups |
| Last Chance Campground | National forest campground | 25 mi | — | No hookups |
| Alava Bay Cabin | National forest campground | 25 mi | — | No hookups |
| Last Chance Campground | National forest campground | 25 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.