About Patching Lake Cabin
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. 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…
- 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: 6 mi east of Loring, AK · 55.61794, -131.48433
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naha River National Recreation | Hiking | 2.9 mi | 5.4 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
- Heckman Lake Cabin 3 mi
- Jordan Lake Cabin 3.1 mi
- Southeast Heckman Cabin 3.3 mi
- Wolf Lake Shelter Site 6.7 mi
- Manzanita Lake Cabin 13.3 mi
- Last Chance Campground 13.7 mi