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Reflection Lake Cabin

21 mi southeast of Wrangell, AK · No signal at camp

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking

About Reflection Lake Cabin

Reflection Lake Cabin is situated on the Cleveland Peninsula at the shore of Reflection Lake approximately 50 air miles from 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 or boat, depending on conditions. Boats can be moored in Short Bay, and visitors can hike 2.3 miles to the cabin along the Reflection Lake Trail. 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. Fishing, boating, hiking and hunting are popular options at this cabin. Steelhead and salmon runs occur in Short Creek. Resident trout and Dolly Varden are available in the lake. For…

  • 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: Year Round
  • Managed by: Tongass National Forest, FS
  • Where: 21 mi southeast of Wrangell, AK · 56.01085, -131.56715

Things to do:

FishingHikingBoating & paddlingWildlife & birdingHunting

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Reflection LakeHikingat camp2.3 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

See Reflection Lake Cabin from above

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Good to know

Cell signal

No signal at camp

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Pristine

The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.

Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.