Wilson View Cabin
Wilson View Cabin is a national forest campground in Alaska. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Alaska
- Coordinates
- 55.53411, -130.53183
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, 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 Wilson View Cabin
Overview Wilson View Cabin is situated on the north end of Wilson Lake approximately 44 air miles east of 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, 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 Wilson Lake is an angler's paradise, offering excellent cutthroat trout, Dolly Varden and kokanee salmon fishing at the lake outlet. A 14-foot aluminum skiff with oars is provided for rowing around the lake, but visitors must provide their own life jackets. 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, cleaning equipment and an tiny woodstove for heat. An outhouse is located nearby. Drinking water and firewood is not guaranteed. Visitors must bring their own supply of drinking water. Firewood cannot be guaranteed, bring a supply of firewood or biobricks is highly recommended. Water is also available from Wilson Lake (water safety). Visitors should also bring sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking gear, lanterns or flashlights, food, toilet paper, garbage ba
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
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Narrows Cabin | National forest campground | 4.4 mi | — | No hookups |
| Bakewell Lake Cabin | National forest campground | 19 mi | — | No hookups |
| Ella Narrows Cabin | National forest campground | 22 mi | — | No hookups |
| Manzanita Lake Cabin | National forest campground | 23 mi | — | No hookups |
| Hugh Smith Lake Cabin | National forest campground | 31 mi | — | No hookups |
| Alava Bay Cabin | National forest campground | 33 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.