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Fish Creek Cabin
On Revillagigedo Island east of Ketchikan
| Capacity: |
6 |
Access: |
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| Stove type: |
oil (#1 diesel only) |
| Rowboat: |
No |
Activities: |
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| Rental fee: |
$45 per night, May 1 - Sept. 30; $25,
rest of year |
| Season of use: |
Year-around |
| Description: |
Rustic style 12' x 14' Pan-Abode
log cabin. |
| Location: |
20 air miles (32 km) from Ketchikan at the northern end
of Thorne Arm.
| Longitude: |
-131.1936111 |
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| Latitude: |
55.39166667 |
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| Suggested USGS topo map: |
Ketchikan B-4 |
| Access: |
Float plane or boat, with mooring buoy near the cabin
site. |
| Terrain: |
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| Facilities: |
Treat all water before using. |
| What to bring: |
Fuel for the oil heater (#1 diesel), 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.
Transport oil for stove in an FAA approved container or
jerry jug. |
| More information: |
Cabin reservation does not include exclusive use of the
buoy. Buoy is on first-come, first-serve basis; more than
one vessel is allowed if first party there agrees. |
| Special features: |
Cabin is located where Fish Creek cascades into Thorne
Arm. Two trails from the cabin site area, Low Lake Trail
and Gokachin Lake Trail. Low Lake Trail leads to Big Lake
in Misty Fiords National Monument wilderness, following
along Low Lake and Fish Creek on the way. Gokachin Lake
Trail starts across the outlet of Fish Creek and leads to
Star Lake.
Salmon and steelhead runs, resident trout and dolly
varden in Fish Creek. Halibut, salmon, and crab in salt
water.
Sitka blacktail deer, black bear, beaver, marten, mink,
and seal are common.
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