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Southeast Heckman Cabin

5 mi southeast of Loring, AK · No signal at camp

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking

About Southeast Heckman Cabin

Southeast Heckman Cabin is situated on the southeast shore of Heckman Lake within the Naha Recreation Area approximately 15 miles from Ketchikan. The cabin is open 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. Fishing and boating are popular activities at this cabin. The Naha River is noted for steelhead and salmon runs and offers resident trout and Dolly Varden. For information about fishing permits and seasons, visit the Alaska Department of Fish and Game website. Guests have use of the cabin's 14-foot…

  • 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: 5 mi southeast of Loring, AK · 55.57525, -131.52671

Things to do:

FishingBoating & paddlingWildlife & birding

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

Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Naha River National RecreationHiking0.8 mi5.4 mi
Naha Shelter LoopHiking2.1 mi0.1 mi
Shelter CoveATV road2.6 mi0.8 mi

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

See Southeast Heckman 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.