Plenty Cutthroat Cabin

About this spot

Overview 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.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 (http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=license.main) website. A 14-foot aluminum skiff with oars is provided for rowing around the lake, but visitors must provide their own life jackets. The skiff can use a short-shaft motor, which is not provided.Facilities The 12x12-ft. (pan-abode style (http://www.fs.fed.us/r10/tongass/cabins/cabin_layouts.shtml)) 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. Drinking water is not available at the cabin. Visitors must bring their own water supply, but water is also available from the lake and nearby creeks (water safety (http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=hunting.water)). Firewood cannot be guaranteed, bring your