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Josephine Lake Cabin
Prince of Wales Island
| Capacity: |
6 |
Access: |
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| Stove type: |
Oil (#1 diesel, NOT supplied) |
| Rowboat: |
Yes |
Activities: |
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| Rental fee: |
$25 per night |
| Season of use: |
Late June-September |
| Description: |
12' X 12' Pan-Abode cedar
log cabin |
| Location: |
28 air miles (45 km) from Craig,
38 miles (61 km) from Ketchikan. 75 yards (69 m) uphill
from lake at 1,800 foot (550 m) elevation.
| Longitude: |
-132.5536111 |
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| Latitude: |
55.24805556 |
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| Suggested USGS topo map: |
Craig A-2, B-2
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| Access: |
Float plane only. Lake is usually ice-free
(suitable for landing a floatplane) late-June through
September. Often poor weather can result in extended stays;
cabin users should be prepared for this.
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| Terrain: |
Josephine is a cold, clear alpine lake
surrounded by 4,000-foot peaks. Terrain is rugged with
mixture of stunted trees, alpine vegetation. |
| Facilities: |
- 2 single sleeping platforms
- 2 double sleeping platforms
- Oven-style oil stove (#1 diesel fuel NOT provided)
- Table and benches
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- Cooking counter
- Shelves
- Cupboard space
- Broom
- 14' aluminum skiff w/ oars; flotation devices
NOT provided
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Water available from lake. Treat all water before
using. Cabin
condition report |
| What to bring: |
Bring your own oil (#1 diesel, uses
0.5 gal/hour at highest setting), personal flotation devices,
sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking stove, lantern, pots,
pans,
plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, and garbage bags.
It's a good idea to bring your own water. Please take your
fuel container with you when you leave. |
| More information: |
Area is famous for its quartz
and epidote crystals. Several mining claims
are nearby, some active, others idle
for some time. For more information, there are several
books about historic mining activities on Prince of Wales
Island.
Please respect the property rights
of private landowners. Do not prospect, dig, or collect mineral
specimens on the private land near Josephine Lake. |
| Special features: |
Hiking, hunting, photography are popular.
Easy access to alpine makes this an attractive trip. Wildflowers
in July. No fish in Josephine Lake. Abundant Sitka black-tail
deer, black bear. |
To reserve: |
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