Harriet Hunt Lake

Harriet Hunt Lake is a remote, scenic lake in the Naha Recreation Area near Ketchikan, Alaska. This boat access site provides the only motorized boat launch for the lake. The site is located approximately 15 miles from Ketchikan and can be reached by a 6-mile hike on the Naha River National Recreation Trail from Naha Bay.

For paddlers, the lake offers a peaceful, tranquil setting for canoeing and kayaking. The water is generally calm, making it suitable for beginner and experienced paddlers alike. Anglers may find opportunities to fish for trout and other species, though the remote location means access is limited. Boaters should be prepared for a rugged, bumpy drive to the launch site, and should exercise caution on the water due to the lake's isolation.

Facilities at the site are limited, with only a basic boat ramp available. There are no services or amenities on-site, so paddlers and boaters should come fully prepared with all necessary supplies and equipment. The nearest campground is Signal Creek Campground, located about 10 miles away. Overall, Harriet Hunt Lake provides a unique, wilderness-like experience for those willing to make the effort to access this remote Alaska destination.

Overview
Heckman Lake Cabin is located in the Naha Recreation Area at the end of the Naha River National Recreation Trail. The cabin is open year-round, offering opportunities
for sightseeing, relaxation and recreation.

The site can be accessed by float plane or by boating into Naha Bay and hiking six miles on the Naha River National Recreation Trail. Guests are responsible for their
own...

Overview
Heckman Lake Cabin is located in the Naha Recreation Area at the end of the Naha River National Recreation Trail. The cabin is open year-round, offering opportunities
for sightseeing, relaxation and recreation.

The site can be accessed by float plane or by boating into Naha Bay and hiking six miles on the Naha River National Recreation Trail. Guests are responsible for their
own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.Recreation
The Naha River provides opportunities to fish for trout and Dolly Varden. There are also steelhead and salmon runs.

Guests have use of the cabin's provided 14-foot aluminum skiff with oars, but they must provide their own life jackets. A short shaft motor can be used with the skiff, but one is
not provided.

The Naha River National Recreation Trail winds downstream along the river through old-growth Sitka spruce and western hemlock rain forest. Sights between Naha Bay and
Heckman Lake include Roosevelt Lagoon, Jordan Lake and a waterfall.Facilities
This 12-by-14 cabin ( pan-abode style ) has two single and two double bunks, to accommodate up to six people. It is also equipped with a table and benches, wood stove, splitting maul, broom and an outhouse. NOTE: Firewood may be available, but visitors are encouraged to contact the Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District to check the status of the woodshed. 

Water and electricity are not provided. Water is available from a nearby creek or the lake, but guests should be sure to treat water before drinking or cooking with it ( water safety tips ).
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 matches, among other necessities. Guests are expected to pack out trash and clean the cabin before leaving ( click here for more cabin details).Natural Features
The cabin sits on a low knoll and is backed by old-growth Sitka Spruce and western hemlock. The front deck of the cabin overlooks the lake and the gentle, densely
forested mountain slopes on the opposite shore.

Sitka black-tailed deer, black bears, beavers, marten, otters, mink and wolves are common to the area (bear
safety information). Trumpeter swans are frequently seen on the lakes within the Naha Recreation Area.

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