Cabin rental · U.S. Forest Service · Tongass National Forest · Ketchikan, AK

S'Igeidí Aas HíDi Cabin

Newly constructed in 2026, S’igeidí Aas Hídi cabin offers a truly unique experience to visitors and locals alike. Facing Signal Creek, you can hear the rushing of the water from the ABA compliant cabin. Inside you will find a single and double bunk bed along with table, kitchen area, and an open loft upstairs. Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger Districts first drive to cabin lets you take advantage of all the activities at the Ward Lake Recreation Area. The cabin is accessible by road the Ward Lake Road and at the entrance to the Signal Creek Campground. Have a fire in the fire ring or enjoy the flames of the propane heat in the cabin.

Cabin rentalReservable · Recreation.gov1 sitePets okFires ok
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Open air front deck accessible by ramp.Open air front deck accessible by ramp.Propane fireplace in the cabin
Photos courtesy of USFS Photo, USFS · Recreation.gov

Site mix

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Site guide

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SiteShadeWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
S'igeidí Aas HídiPartialNo / No8 / –YesYes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySite S'igeidí Aas Hídi is listed accessible

This 20-by-16 cabin with a 12-by-16 covered deck give you plenty of space to spread out. Inside you will find a bunk bed with a single and double bed and an empty loft space to accommodate large groups. It is also equipped with a table and benches, broom, a propane stove and an outhouse nearby. Water can be found at the hand pump in the campground, wood maybe available with the campground host. There is no electricity. Items to pack include sleeping bags, sleeping pads, lanterns or flashlights, cookware, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, garbage bags, and matches, among other necessities. Guests are expected to pack out trash if the garbage cans are full and clean the cabin before leaving. The door does have a coded lock. The code is changed weekly. Make sure you check your reservation details for the four-digit code.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near S'Igeidí Aas HíDi Cabin30°40°50°60°70°January: 17.63 inches of precipitationFebruary: 11.13 inches of precipitationMarch: 12.64 inches of precipitationApril: 9.53 inches of precipitationMay: 7.19 inches of precipitationJune: 5.86 inches of precipitationJuly: 6.51 inches of precipitationAugust: 11.16 inches of precipitationSeptember: 17.68 inches of precipitationOctober: 19.10 inches of precipitationNovember: 19.46 inches of precipitationDecember: 19.38 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 35.7°F averageFebruary: 37.2°F averageMarch: 39.8°F averageApril: 45.2°F averageMay: 52.2°F averageJune: 57.0°F averageJuly: 60.3°F averageAugust: 60.5°F averageSeptember: 55.2°F averageOctober: 47.6°F averageNovember: 40.3°F averageDecember: 36.5°F average0 in5 in10 in15 in20 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Beaver Falls, 4 miles from the campground at 35 feet, station USC00500657 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 157 inches a year.

Getting there

From the State ferry terminal, take Tongass Highway north 4.8 miles to milepost 7. Turn right onto Revilla Road. Go 1.4 miles and turn right at the Ward Lake Road Intersection. Travel 1.1 miles past Ward Lake Day Use Area to the entrance sign for Signal Creek Campground. Cabin is located on the left.

Nearest townKetchikan, Alaska
Coordinates55.4082° N, 131.7001° W · Directions ↗

Charges and cancellations

Only one change per reservation for all Alaska cabins is allowed. Change is defined as a modification to the start or end date of the reservation; after one change has been made, if additional changes are desired, the customer must cancel the current reservation and re-book the new dates.

Explore

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • under 0.1 mi
    Frog Pond Trail
    0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.2 mi
    Perseverance Trail
    2.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.2 mi
    Ward Lake - Spur 2
    under 0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.3 mi
    Ward Lake - Grassy Point Spur
    0.05 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.4 mi
    Ward Lake Nature Trail
    1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.5 mi
    Ward Creek
    1.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

On the National Register nearby

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Natural features

The S’igeidí Aas Hídi cabin is located within the Signal Creek Campground. The area is surrounded by an old-growth temperate rainforest comprised primarily of western hemlock and Sitka spruce. Signal Creek flows by the front of the cabin and Ward Lake is near by. At nearly 17 million acres, the Tongass National Forest covers most of Southeast Alaska and is the largest forest in the national forest system. The Tongass surrounds the Inside Passage, the network of waterways that buffers the jagged Alaskan Coast and a cluster of coastline islands. The Tongass offers visitors a chance to view wildlife, including eagles, bears and spawning salmon. Expansive vistas, including fjords, glaciers and mountain peaks abound.

Recreation

Hiking is a popular option, as the Ward Lake Recreation Area boasts seven trails. The Ward Lake Nature Trail meanders 1.3 miles around the Ward Lake. A large day-use complex with picnic sites and reservable shelters is also available. Freshwater fishing, canoeing, kayaking, wildlife viewing and scenery are favorite draws to the area.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at S'Igeidí Aas HíDi Cabin?

Sites at S'Igeidí Aas HíDi Cabin are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at S'Igeidí Aas HíDi Cabin?

Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does S'Igeidí Aas HíDi Cabin have?

1 site, including 1 cabin.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at S'Igeidí Aas HíDi Cabin?

Yes, pets are allowed at S'Igeidí Aas HíDi Cabin. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at S'Igeidí Aas HíDi Cabin?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at S'Igeidí Aas HíDi Cabin?

Site S'igeidí Aas Hídi is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at S'Igeidí Aas HíDi Cabin?

Hiking is a popular option, as the Ward Lake Recreation Area boasts seven trails. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to S'Igeidí Aas HíDi Cabin?

Ketchikan, Alaska.

Source: Getting there

What if S'Igeidí Aas HíDi Cabin is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Signal Creek Campground (under 0.1 mi), Three C's Group Use Campground (0.3 mi), and Last Chance Campground (1.8 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby