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Patching Lake Cabin

US Forest Service · Alaska

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

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.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$45–$60/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Phone
907-225-2148
Coordinates
55.61794, -131.48433

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

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