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Honker Lake Cabin
A Pan Abode cedar log cabin (12' x 12') providing shelter along the Honker Divide Canoe Route. Located on the shore of Honker Lake, the cabin sits amidst gently rolling hills in an old growth spruce, hemlock, and cedar forest. The understory is dense with huckleberry and salmonberry bushes. Abundant wildlife viewing with waterfowl, especially Canada geese, Sitka black-tailed deer, black bear, and wolves. Good fishing for cutthroat, rainbow, Dolly Varden; some coho and sockeye salmon. Scenic paddling in lake and along the Honker Divide Canoe Route. Hike extensively along lake's edge. Cabin sleeps up to 6, wood stove (wood not guaranteed), axe, maul, and splitting wedges, rowboat (flotation devices not provided.) Bring your own personal flotation devices, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking stove, lantern, pots, pans, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, garbage bags, and fire starter. It's a good idea to bring your own water.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Check in/out at noon |
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| Reservations: | A non-refundable service fee will be added to each reservation by Recreation.gov |
| Fees: | $30/night peak season May 1 – September 30 $25/night non-peak season October 1 – April 30 |
| Usage: | Light |
| Closest Towns: | Coffman Cove |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | Pit Toilet (1) |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
General Information
Directions: Accessible by floatplane or canoe along the Honker Divide Canoe Route. 54 air miles (87 km) from Ketchikan, 27 miles (43 km) from Craig. To access by canoe launch at the Hatchery Creek bridge then paddle six miles to the cabin (takes 7-8 hours).Activities
Cabin Rentals
Occupancy of Forest Service cabins is by permit only.
| Reservation Info | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at www.recreation.gov |
Lake and Pond Fishing
Good fishing in lake in front of cabin, rowboat provided.| Fish Species | Cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, Dolly Varden; some coho and sockeye salmon. |
| Special Designations | Catch-and-release fishing is encouraged for steelhead and cutthroat as wild populations are fragile in many waters throughout the area. |
| Fishing Mode | Boat |
| Water Temperature | Mixed cold/warm |
| Fishing Method | Fly or lure |
Big Game Hunting
Wildlife includes Sitka black-tailed deer, black bears and wolves. Hunting for these species in designated seasons. Review Alaska Department of Fish and Game hunting and fishing regulations.| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate to Difficult |
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Viewing Wildlife
View abundant waterfowl, especially Canada geese, near the cabin. Good fishing in lake for cutthroat, rainbow, Dolly Varden; some coho, sockeye. Careful observers may see Sitka black-tail deer, black bear, and wolves.| Species | Waterfowl, trout, salmon, deer, black bear, wolves |
| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate to Difficult |
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Boating - Non-Motorized
Honker Lake Cabin is an excellent choice for lodging while traversing the Honker Divide Canoe Trail. Canoeing or kayaking are both good choices for paddling the route, and offer excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing, fishing, and paddling in a very wild and scenic environment. A skiff with oars is also available at the cabin.| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate to Difficult |
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