About Hugh Smith Lake Cabin
Hugh Smith Lake Cabin is located on the mainland within the Misty Fiords National Monument Wilderness. This rustic, secluded retreat is open year-round for relaxation and recreation in Alaska's beautiful Inside Passage. The site can be accessed by float plane, depending on conditions. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities. There is a working fish weir near the outlet of the lake. Anglers can fish for cutthroat, Dolly Varden and sockeye salmon. Guests can use the cabin's 14-foot aluminum skiff with oars, but they must provide their own life jackets. An abandoned cannery site sits at the east end of the lake, inviting exploration. Hikers will find a trail leading to saltwater. This 12x14-ft. pan-abode style cabin sleeps six and comes equipped with two single bunks, two double bunks, a table and benches, wood…
- 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…
- Season: April
- Managed by: Tongass National Forest, FS
- Where: 36 mi east of Metlakatla, AK · 55.09477, -130.64578
Things to do:
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Smith Lake | Hiking | 2.0 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Hugh Smith Cabin Spur | Hiking | 2.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
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Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Humpback Lake Cabin 5.9 mi
- Bakewell Lake Cabin 11.7 mi
- Alava Bay Cabin 19.8 mi
- Mary SW (reported) 19.8 mi
- Winstanley Lake Cabin 23.7 mi
- Winstanley Lake Shelter Site 24.2 mi