Fish Creek Cabin Site
USFS · Lookout/Cabin · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Lookout/Cabin
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 55.3914, -131.1986
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
This is a rustic style 12 ' x 14 ' Pan-Abode log cabin that was constructed in 1978. The cabin is located where Fish Creek cascades into Thorne Arm. The creek supports salmon runs as well as resident trout and dolly Varden. Two trails are accessible from the cabin site: Low Lake Trail and Gokachin Lake Trail. Please note that neither trail receives regular maintenance. FACILITIES: • Two Single & Two Double Bunks • Wood Stove (please bring firewood or biobricks for the wood stove as firewood is not guaranteed) • Cooking Counter and Table • Shelves and Cupboard Space • Broom.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Fish Creek Cabin Site free?
No. Fish Creek Cabin Site charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Fish Creek Cabin Site?
This cabin is located approximately 20 air miles west of Ketchikan, in Thorne Arm. It is accessible by floatplane or boat. A mooring buoy is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Refer To: USGS map Ketchikan B-4
Nearby
- Ella Narrows Cabin Site8.0 mi
- Alava Bay Cabin Site11.8 mi
- Winstanley Lake Shelter Site14.0 mi
- Manzanita Lake Cabin Site14.1 mi
- Deer Mountain Shelter Site16.0 mi
- Checats Cabin Site16.0 mi
- Manzanita Bay Shelter16.4 mi
- Wolf Lake Shelter Site19.0 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
