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Name:
Tongass National Forrest Cabins
City:
Tongass National Forest
State:
Alaska
Country:
USA
Open/Close Dates:
Open Year-Round
Average Cost: Person Per Day:
$0 - $100
Average Cost: Couple Per Day:
$0 - $100
Phone a:
1-877-444-6777
Phone b:
(518) 885-3639
E Mail:
Web:
Description:
The NRRS™ (National Recreation Reservation Service™) is a joint program of the USDA Forest Service and US Army Corps of Engineers, providing a one-stop resource for customers to reserve camping facilities managed by these two agencies. With over 49,500 camping facilities to choose from, at more than 1,700 locations, the NRRS™ is the largest amping reservation service in North America. Whether you're heading North to Alaska's Tongass National Forest, South to Florida's Lake Okeechobee, East to Massachusetts' Knightville Dam, or West to California's Los.
Accommodations:
This is a rustic style 12' x 12' Pan-Abode log cabin with a wood-burning stove and sleeping space for 4 to 6 people. The cabin was constructed in 1964. Facilities: 2 single plywood bunks , 2 double plywood bunks, Table and benches, Wood stove, Cooking counter, Food cupboard and shelves, Broom, mop and bucket, Outhouse toilet, Axe, Maul and wedge, 14' aluminum skiff with oars and NO life jackets. Water is available from a creek near the cabin. Treat all water before using.
Activities:

Specialties:
Hiking, Backpacking
Included in Price:
Lodging.
Payment Types:

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Minimum Stay:

No

Max Capacity:
6
Pets Allowed:
Yes
Bring Your Horse:

No

Meeting Facilities:

No

Wheelchair Accessible:
No
Airport:
Ketchikan, AK
Location/Directions:
Location: Approximately 45 air miles northeast of Ketchikan on the mainland east of Rudyerd Bay, elevation 710 feet (215 meters). It is accessible by float plane. In fall, winter and early spring, the cabin may be inaccessible due to the frozen lake surface (float planes cannot land). This cabin is located within the Misty Fiords National Monument Wilderness.