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Checats Lake Cabin
Mainland east of Rudyerd Bay in Misty Fiords National Monument
| Capacity: |
6 |
Access: |
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| Stove type: |
Wood |
| Rowboat: |
Yes |
Activities: |
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| Rental fee: |
$25 per night |
| Season of use: |
April through October |
| Description: |
Rustic style 12' x 12' Pan-Abode
log cabin with large skylight for additional lighting. |
| Location: |
45 air miles (72 km) northeast of Ketchikan on the mainland
east of Rudyerd Bay, elevation 710 feet (215 meters).
| Longitude: |
-130.8258333 |
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| Latitude: |
55.4875 |
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| Suggested USGS topo map: |
Ketchikan B-3 |
| Access: |
Float plane. In fall, winter and early spring, the cabin
may be inaccessible due to the frozen lake surface (float
planes cannot land). The trail to Lower Checats Lake does
NOT provide cabin access. |
| Terrain: |
Checats Lake is a glacially formed basin with steep, rocky
cliff faces on three sides. The cabin sits on a little knoll
at the outlet of the lake. |
| Facilities: |
- 2 single plywood bunks
- 2 double plywood bunks
- Table and benches
- Cooking counter
- Wood stove and firewood
- Food cupboard and shelves
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- Broom
- Outhouse toilet
- Axe
- Maul and splitting wedge
- 14' aluminum skiff with oars and NO
life jackets
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Water is available from a creek near the cabin. Treat
all water before using. |
| What to bring: |
Sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking stove, lantern,
pots, pans, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, garbage
bags, fire extinguisher and fire starter. It's a good idea
to bring your own water. |
| More information: |
Please conserve firewood; supplied firewood is for wood
stove use only. Please Leave
No Trace of your visit. |
| Special features: |
Because of the land formations and the location of the
cabin, there are many scenic and wildlife photo opportunities.
Fishing is rated as very good for rainbow trout up to 24"
(60 cm). Hunting for mountain goat, Sitka blacktail deer,
black bear, and brown bear all occur in this area. |
| To reserve: |
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