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Recreation Region: Thorne Bay Ranger District

Barnes Lake Cabin

Pan-abode cedar log cabin (12' x 12') with large covered porch on the western shore of Barnes lake, a saltwater lagoon. Surrounded by old-growth spruce and hemlock forest. Tidal flat in front of cabin at low tide. Good crabbing, fishing. Scenic boating through Gold and Galligan Lagoon to Sweetwater Lake. Migratory waterfowl, Sitka black-tailed deer, black bear. Excellent silver salmon fishing in Barnes Lake mid-August to late-September. Sleeps up to 6, woodstove, rowboat (provide own floatation devices), outhouse. No water source near cabin. Wood is sometimes provided, but not guaranteed. Axe, maul, and splitting wedges provided. Bring your own water, personal flotation devices, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking stove, lantern, pots, pans, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, garbage bags, and fire starter.

General Information

Check in/out at noon

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

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 56.012003

Longitude: -132.976689

Directions

On the western shore of Barnes Lake, a saltwater lagoon 70 air miles (113 km) from Ketchikan. Refer to USGS Petersburg A-3.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated February 19th, 2025