Plenty Cutthroat Cabin
Plenty Cutthroat Cabin is situated at the west end of Orchard Lake on Revillagigedo Island 35 air miles from Ketchikan. The cabin is available year-round and makes an excellent base for experiencing this corner of Alaska with its recreation options, beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife. The cabin is remote and accessible only by float plane or boat, depending on conditions. Visitors arriving by boat should expect to anchor in Klu Bay and hike 1 mile to the cabin from the Shrimp Bay trailhead. This primitive cabin has no electricity, indoor plumbing or cell phone coverage. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.
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Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Fees | 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. |
The 12x12-ft. ( pan-abode style ) log cabin accommodates 6 people with 2 single and 2 double bunks. Other amenities include a table and benches, a cooking counter, food storage, broom and dustpan. A tiny wood stove is provided for heat. An outhouse is located near the cabin. Visitors must bring their own water supply, but water is also available from the lake and nearby creeks ( water safety ). Firewood cannot be guaranteed, bring your own firewood or biobricks and firewood gathering tools. Other items to bring include sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking gear, lanterns or flashlights, food, toilet paper, garbage bags, a fire extinguisher and fire starter. Rain gear and boots are recommended. Visitors are expected to pack out their trash, gear and food and clean the cabin before leaving ( additional cabin details ).
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
Approximately 35 air miles from Ketchikan at the west end of Orchard Lake. Accessible by float plane or boat. A 1-mile trail from Shrimp Bay provides saltwater access. Mooring buoy for boat is located in Klu Bay.
| Nearest town | Ketchikan, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 55.8261° N, 131.4520° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- The skiff can use a short-shaft motor, which is not provided.
- Drinking water is not available at the cabin.
Explore
Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miOrchard Lake Trail0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.4 miOrchard Lake Spur0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 1.2 miKlu Bay Buoy Trailhead ↗Tongass National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Misty Fjords National Monument Wilderness begins about 11 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 11 miMisty Fjords National Monument Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 2,144,010 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
Natural features
The cabin is tucked into a temperate rainforest of old-growth cedar, Sitka spruce and western hemlock with views of the lake and the forested mountain peaks on the other side. Visitors hiking the trail between Shrimp Bay and the cabin can access an overlook to view one of the twin waterfalls spilling out of Orchard Lake. The area supports populations of Sitka black-tailed deer, black bear, wolf, beaver, marten, mink and otter ( bear safety and precautions ). A variety of birds may be spotted in and around the lake.
Recreation
Fishing, hiking and boating are popular options at this cabin. Fishing includes cutthroat trout and kokanee salmon in Orchard Lake. For information about fishing permits and seasons, visit the Alaska Department of Fish and Game website. A 14-foot aluminum skiff with oars is provided for rowing around the lake, but visitors must provide their own life jackets.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Plenty Cutthroat Cabin?
Sites at Plenty Cutthroat Cabin are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Plenty Cutthroat Cabin?
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.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Plenty Cutthroat Cabin?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Plenty Cutthroat Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Plenty Cutthroat Cabin?
Fishing, hiking and boating are popular options at this cabin. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Plenty Cutthroat Cabin?
Ketchikan, Alaska.
Source: Getting there
What if Plenty Cutthroat Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Anchor Pass Buoy (10.4 mi, first-come), Last Chance Campground (28.7 mi), and Three C's Group Use Campground (30.2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby