USDA Forest Service · Alaska

S'igeidí Aas Hídi Cabin

USDA Forest Service · Alaska, United States

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Sites
1
Hookups
1 with water, 1 no hookups
Season
Year-round
Drinking water
Yes
Restrooms
Yes
Pets
Yes
Elevation
118 ft
Dark sky
Bortle class 2
Cell coverage
AT&T weak · T-Mobile none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
Access road
SIGNAL CREEK CAMPGROUND (NFSR 8000010) · asphalt · moderate degree of user comfort
Lake
Tongass National Forest
Nearest town
Ketchikan
Address
3031 Tongass Ave, Ketchikan, AK, 99901
Phone
907-225-2148
Activities
Berry Picking, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Hiking, Kayaking, Swimming

About

Overview

Newly constructed in 2026, S’igeidí Aas Hídi cabin offers a truly unique experience to visitors and locals alike. Facing Signal Creek, you can hear the rushing of the water from the ABA compliant cabin. Inside you will find a single and double bunk bed along with table, kitchen area, and an open loft upstairs. Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger Districts first drive to cabin lets you take advantage of all the activities at the Ward Lake Recreation Area. The cabin is accessible by road the Ward Lake Road and at the entrance to the Signal Creek Campground. Have a fire in the fire ring or enjoy the flames of the propane heat in the cabin. Enjoy the Tongass National Forest old growth trees, abundant hiking trails, and diverse wildlife.

Recreation

Hiking is a popular option, as the Ward Lake Recreation Area boasts seven trails. The Ward Lake Nature Trail meanders 1.3 miles around the Ward Lake. A large day-use complex with picnic sites and reservable shelters is also available. Freshwater fishing, canoeing, kayaking, wildlife viewing and scenery are favorite draws to the area.

Facilities

This 20-by-16 cabin with a 12-by-16 covered deck give you plenty of space to spread out. Inside you will find a bunk bed with a single and double bed and an empty loft space to accommodate large groups. It is also equipped with a table and benches, broom, a propane stove and an outhouse nearby. Water can be found at the hand pump in the campground, wood maybe available with the campground host. There is no electricity. Items to pack include sleeping bags, sleeping pads, lanterns or flashlights, cookware, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, garbage bags, and matches, among other necessities. Guests are expected to pack out trash if the garbage cans are full and clean the cabin before leaving.

The door does have a coded lock. The code is changed weekly. Make sure you check your reservation details for the four-digit code.

Natural Features

The S’igeidí Aas Hídi cabin is located within the Signal Creek Campground. The area is surrounded by an old-growth temperate rainforest comprised primarily of western hemlock and Sitka spruce. Signal Creek flows by the front of the cabin and Ward Lake is near by. At nearly 17 million acres, the Tongass National Forest covers most of Southeast Alaska and is the largest forest in the national forest system. The Tongass surrounds the Inside Passage, the network of waterways that buffers the jagged Alaskan Coast and a cluster of coastline islands. The Tongass offers visitors a chance to view wildlife, including eagles, bears and spawning salmon. Expansive vistas, including fjords, glaciers and mountain peaks abound.

Charges & Cancellations

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.

Weather, month by month

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January40°35°8°45°6 of 11
February39°34°21°46°8 of 11
March41°34°25°58°7 of 11
April46°37°26°58°2 of 11
May54°46°40°73°0 of 11
June56°49°44°73°0 of 11
July60°54°49°72°0 of 11
August62°56°50°82°0 of 11
September59°52°46°70°0 of 11
October49°45°36°63°0 of 10
November44°38°30°51°2 of 10
December40°35°18°49°6 of 10

Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.

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