Kathleen Lake Cabin

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Kathleen Lake Cabin

This is a small dark A-frame cabin, within Native selected lands, with sleeping space for 4 to 5 people. The cabin sits on level ground 200’ (61 m) from the beach within a small parcel of timber. Much of the surrounding area is private land and has been has been clearcut. The area around the cabin shows a patchwork pattern of logged and unlogged areas. Facilities: 2 single wooden bunks, Sleeping loft, Broom, Cooking counter and shelves, Oil stove (takes #1 fuel oil, NOT provided),Outhouse, Table and benches, Skiff with oars. Water is available from the lake. Treat all water before using. The cabin has an oil stove for heat. Bring your own #1 fuel oil, personal flotation devices, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking stove, lantern, pots, pans, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, garbage bags, fire extinguisher, and fire starter. Please follow the oil stove directions carefully. Cabin users may also choose to bring a small outboard motor (less than 10 horsepower due to wilderness regulations). You are in brown bear country. The area surrounding the cabin has been clearcut fairly recently. An active road system encompasses the lake. You are surrounded by Shee Atika Corporation lands and a permit is necessary to hike from the cabin. Fee information and application forms are available from the corporation by calling toll-free 1-800-478-3534.

Before you go

Scenic drives that pass close

• Alaska's Marine Highway10 mi