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Humpback Lake Cabin

55.0275° N / 130.5400° W · Data Sep 18 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Sep 20Next open weekend Sep 251 monitored site

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Opening record
No detected openings in the last 90 days

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01 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 1 monitored site

Of the 183 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 181 open for online reservation · 2 reserved.

Where the open windows are

1.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 181 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027
Not open online1.1%
Open site-nights181 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)2 / 183
Weekday openings104
Weekend openings77

Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 104 fall on weekdays and 77 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Sep 2026 – Mar 2027
01020304011313031312819SEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

October holds the most room. 31 of 31 site-nights are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 1 cabin
WindowNightSites openStatus
Labor DaySAT Sep 50None open
SUN Sep 60None open
MON Sep 70None open
ThanksgivingTHU Nov 261Open
FRI Nov 271Open
SAT Nov 281Open
ChristmasTHU Dec 241Open
FRI Dec 251Open
New YearTHU Dec 311Open
FRI Jan 11Open

Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 1 cabin is available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 1 cabin is available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 1 cabin is available for the complete two-night stay.

Availability

Most open cabin-nights · tracked window
CabinOpen cabin-nights
M08  181

This cabin currently has 181 cabin-nights available.

Next windows

As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateSun · Sep 20
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25

The next bookable night is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

181 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at Humpback Lake Cabin, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 1 2-night, 1 3-night, 1 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site M08.

All 1 cabin with current availability
CabinMax RVHookupsOpen cabin-nightsLongest runDates
M08Not recordedNone181181 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +169 more

About Humpback Lake Cabin

Overview

Humpback Lake Cabin is located on the mainland within the Misty Fiords National Monument Wilderness. It has the feel of a secluded getaway, even though a commercial lodge is nearby. The cabin is open year-round, offering relaxation, sightseeing and recreation in Alaska's beautiful Inside Passage.

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 available at the cabin, but guests must provide their own life jackets. Guests can row to the Humpback Creek Trailhead and enjoy a scenic 3-mile hike to Mink Bay. The trailhead is located at the north edge of a large log jam near the west end of the lake.

The lake offers excellent fishing for Dolly Varden and cutthroat trout.

Facilities

This 12x14-ft. pan-abode style cabin sleeps six and comes equipped with two single bunks, two double bunks, a table and benches, tiny woodstove, broom and an outhouse.

Firewood cannot be guaranteed , bring your own firewood or biobricks. Water and electricity are not provided. Water is available from the lake, but guests must treat water before drinking or cooking with it. It is recommended that guests bring their own water supply.

Other items to pack include sleeping bags, sleeping pads, lanterns or flashlights, cookware, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, garbage bags, a fire extinguisher and fire starter. Guests are expected to pack out trash and clean the cabin before leaving. Click here for more cabin details.

Natural Features

The cabin offers spectacular views of the glacier-carved lake and the surrounding high alpine peaks with sheer granite walls. The landscape is covered in lush old-growth forest of Sitka spruce, cedar and western hemlock.

This area is home to a large population of brown bears. Other species that make their home in the Wilderness include Sitka black-tailed deer, wolves, martens and moose. A variety of waterfowl may be seen around the lake.

1 monitored cabinNo hookupsMax party 6

Getting there

The cabin is approximately 48 air miles southeast of Ketchikan, east of Mink Bay on the mainland and is accessible by floatplane. This cabin is in a designated Wilderness area, and access by helicopter is illegal. Refer to USGS Ketchikan A-2. 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.

Ketchikan/Misty, AK907-225-2148
BoatingCampingFishingHikingWildlife Viewing

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Humpback Lake Cabin?

Reservations for Humpback Lake Cabin are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 181 of 183 tracked site-nights are open (98.9%), though availability can change. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

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How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Humpback Lake Cabin?

1 three-night opening is showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 20 at site M08. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which month has the most availability at Humpback Lake Cabin?

October 2026, with 31 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.

When is the next open date at Humpback Lake Cabin?

As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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