Established Camping
Ella Narrows Cabin
Ella Narrows Cabin is located in the Tongass National Forest, featuring dense forests and waterways. The area experiences temperature highs around 65°F in summer and lows near 30°F in winter. Visitors can explore the Misty Fjords National Monument and the Totem Heritage Center nearby.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Tongass National Forest
Overview
Ella Narrows Cabin is located on the shore of Ella Lake on eastern Revillagigedo Island. This location is great for families, providing a lot of space for kids to run around. The cabin is open year-round for recreation and relaxation within the Misty Fiords National Monument Wilderness.The site can be accessed by floatplane depending on conditions. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.
Recreation
A 14-foot aluminum skiff with oars is provided, but guests must bring their own life vests. The lake offers excellent fishing for cutthroat trout, Dolly Varden and kokanee salmon. Hunting is possible for Sitka black-tailed deer and black bear in designated seasons.
Natural Features
The cabin is tucked back from the lake in a stand of large old-growth spruce, hemlock and cedar, offering limited views of the lake and surrounding mountains. A stream bubbles nearby. A long stretch of cobble beach and a large white sand beach are located in front of the cabin. This area is home to black bears, Sitka black-tailed deer, beaver, marten and mink. A variety of bird species can be spotted around the lake.
Fee Info
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.
Location
Ella Narrows Cabin is located in Alaska
Directions
The cabin is approximately 24 air miles northeast of Ketchikan on Revillagigedo Island on the north end of Ella Lake. Access is by floatplane or boat. Refer to USGS Ketchikan C-4 and B-4. In fall, winter and early spring, the cabin may be inaccessible due to frozen lake surface (floatplanes cannot land). Please contact the Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District for information prior to making reservations during these periods.
Coordinates
55.48891 N
131.09578 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
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- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
