Karta Lake Cabin
The numbers that decide it
- Longest rig
- Not published
- Sites
- 1
- Electric hookups
- Not published
- Pull-through sites
- Not published
- Paved access
- Not published
- Accessible sites
- Not published
- Driveway grade
- Not published
- Bear boxes
- Not published
- Campfires
- Not published
- Shade
- Not published
- Group sites
- Not published
Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Recreation.govChecked 2026-08-05
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Official Forest Service pageKarta Lake Cabin
Pan Abode cedar log cabin (12’x12’) on Karta Lake in the Karta Wilderness. Nestled in a mature second growth forest of spruce, hemlock, and cedar with surrounding views of snow-capped peaks. Connected to Karta Wilderness Trail. Fishing, hiking, and wildlife watching popular. Winter and spring steelhead runs. Cutthroat, rainbow trout, dolly Varden, 4 species of salmon. Sitka black-tailed deer, wolves, black bear, otter, mink, marten common. Heavy concentration of ducks, shore birds. Cabin sleeps 6, tiny wood stove which accommodates BioBricks (usually readily available from local retailers), outhouse, rowboat. Bring your own BioBlocks, 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. Please take your fuel container with you when you leave. Practice Leave No Trace principals in this unique Wilderness.
Before you go
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
$55/night peak season May 1 – September 30 $35/night non-peak season October 1 – April 30
Hours
Check in/out at noon
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