Forest Service Cabin
Here are a couple important Links:
Forest Service Cabin Reservations and Information
Our Flight Rates for some of the
cabins we regularly service
Pirate Airworks is fully equipped to help you plan the ultimate outdoor
adventure at one of the 100's of Forest Service Cabins.
In addition to flights we offer complete outfitting and our 35 years of
experience can help you select the right place to go for your
ultimate Alaska Wilderness Adventure
ALASKA'S FOREST SERVICE CABINS
The US Forest Service cabins of
Southeast Alaska offer some of the finest opportunities available to
experience the true outdoor wilderness of Alaska. Whether you arrive in
Ketchikan by ferry or commercial airline, you will be flown, via floatplane,
deep into the heart of the Tongass National Forest to "your" lake and
dropped off at your cabin door. The lakes are surrounded by majestic
mountains covered with towering spruce and hemlock trees.
Choosing a cabin can be
confusing at best as there are 150 to choose from and the USFS often does
not give much information. So if you are stuck, or looking for suggestions
give us a call. The US Forest Service cabins central reservations number is
toll free 1-877-444-6777.
Forest Service cabins are approximately 12'x12' of cedar logs made by Pan
Abode and come equipped with an axe, saw, maul, broom, mop & bucket. Two
sets of wooden bunks sleep up to 6 close friends, two singles on top and two
doubles on the bottom bunks. There is a wood stove for heating. Firewood is
cut in rounds by the Forest Service but you must split your own firewood &
kindling. Some of the cabins are equipped with oil stoves. For these cabins
you must bring #1 Diesel oil with you from Ketchikan. We will provide the
containers for you to transport the heating oil. A 14' aluminum skiff with
oars comes with the cabin to help you enjoy the scenic grandeur and fishing
of your wilderness lake. Some of the lakes also have trails for hiking.
Southeast Alaskan lakes and streams offer the finest fishing to be found
anywhere: Cutthroat & Rainbow trout, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling and
Kokanee (land locked Salmon). Salmon of some type abound in virtually every
stream from mid to late summer. Fishing gear is often a matter of personal
choice, but most local fisherman use 6 to 8 pound test line. If you have a
favorite lure, or fly, bring it to test in Alaska's lakes and streams.
Alaska's US Forest Service Cabins are a great way to spend the weekend in
the outdoors. There are 110 Forest Service Cabins to choose from in the
Ketchikan area. Whether it is a cabin on a lake in the Misty Fjords National
Monument to spend a romantic weekend away, or a cabin on one of the various
creeks or rivers to test your skills at fly fishing with a group of friends,
this is truly a great experience (definitely a local’s favorite way to go).
A roaring fire and a good cup of coffee make the perfect ending to a day
camping in SE AlaskaThe cabins themselves range from $25 to $35 per night.
The U.S. Forest Service website will provide you with all the additional
information you need about the cabins and will allow you to make your
reservations online.
As for the flight, you will need to charter out to the cabin of your choice.
This means the charge is a set price for the whole plane (round trip), not a
per person price. Please view our
rates for flights to different Forest
Service Cabin locations. Rates vary depending on location.
A printable checklist of suggested items to have when you visit a USFS Cabin
is available for your convenience. All items can also be rented from Pirate
Airworks Outfitting.
