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Recreation Region: Thorne Bay Ranger District

Josephine Lake Cabin

Pan Abode cedar log cabin (12' x 12') is located at 1,800 feet on a cold, clear alpine lake surrounded by 4,000 foot peaks in rugged terrain. Hiking, hunting, and photography are popular at the site. Easy access to alpine exploration. Wildflowers in July. Josephine Lake has no fish. Abundant Sitka black-tailed deer and black bear. Area is known for its quarts and epidote crystals. Several mining claims are nearby, some active some idle. Please respect the property rights of private landowners. Do not prospect, dig, or collect mineral specimens on private land. Sleeps up to 6, oil stove (#1 diesel, not provided), rowboat. 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.

Josephine Lake Cabin

General Information

Check in/out at noon

Overnight Use:
Peak season (May 1 – September 30)
$30 per night
Non-peak season (October 1 – April 30):
$25 per night

$30/night peak season May 1 – September 30
$25/night non-peak season October 1 – April 30

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 55.24884023

Longitude: -132.55799705

Elevation

1800 ft

Directions

Approximately 38 air miles from Ketchikan and 28 air miles south of Craig. Access by floatplane only. Refer to USGS Craig A-2 and B-2.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated September 15, 2025