Manzanita Lake Cabin Site
USFS · Lookout/Cabin · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Lookout/Cabin
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 55.5874, -131.0996
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Manzanita Lake Cabin is located on the scenic northwest arm of Manzanita Lake approximately 28 miles northeast of Ketchikan on Revillagigedo Island. The cabin offers recreational and wildlife viewing opportunities and makes an excellent base for experiencing this corner of Alaska. Constructed in 1973, the 12x14-ft. pan-abode style cabin can accommodate 6 people with 2 single bunks and 2 double bunks. Other amenities include a table with benches, a cooking counter, food storage, broom and an tiny wood stove for heat. An outhouse is located nearby.The cabin is located about 100 yards from the lake shore beside a spectacular series of cascading waterfalls. Visitors can also enjoy views of steep granite walls and snow-capped peaks. The cabin is surrounded by large old-growth spruce, hemlock and cedar.The Misty Fjords Monument Wilderness supports a diverse variety of wildlife. Mountain goats, bears, deer, moose and bald eagles make their home here (bear safety). Many species of birds may be seen in or around the lake, and visitors may catch a glimpse of beavers in the area.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Manzanita Lake Cabin Site free?
No. Manzanita Lake Cabin Site charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Manzanita Lake Cabin Site?
The cabin is located approximately 28 miles northeast of Ketchikan on Revillagigedo Island on the northwest arm of Manzanita Lake and is accessible by float plane or canoe. In fall, winter, and early spring, the cabin may be inaccessible due to frozen lake surface (float planes cannot land). Please contact the Ketchikan-Misty Fjords Ranger District at (907) 225-2148 for information prior to making reservations during these periods. Refer to USGS Ketchikan C-4.This cabin is in a designated Wilderness area, and access by helicopter is illegal.
Nearby
- Manzanita Bay Shelter5.0 mi
- Ella Narrows Cabin Site6.7 mi
- Checats Cabin Site12.7 mi
- Punchbowl Lake Shelter Site13.9 mi
- Fish Creek Cabin Site14.1 mi
- Nooya Lake Shelter Site Lookout/cabin15.0 mi
- Winstanley Lake Shelter Site15.0 mi
- Patching Lake Cabin Site15.2 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.
