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Mcdonald Lake Cabin

US Forest Service · Alaska

Mcdonald Lake Cabin in Alaska. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 299 public campsites we map in Alaska.

McDonald Lake Cabin sits on Wolverine Island near the outlet of McDonald Lake 50 miles from Ketchikan, Alaska. The cabin is available year-round and makes an excellent base for experiencing this corner of Alaska with its many recreational options and abundant wildlife. The cabin is remote and accessible only by boat or float plane, depending on conditions. Visitors arriving by boat must anchor at Yes Bay and walk the 1.5-mile McDonald Lake Trail to get to the cabin.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$60–$75/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Phone
907-225-2148
Coordinates
55.93574, -131.80893

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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