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.
The description, directions and fees are the Forest Service’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
US Forest Service (USFS)
National Park Service (NPS)
US Fish and Wildlife (USFW)
Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)
Department Of Defense (DOD)
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
Other Federal
State
Local
Alaska Native Lands (Patented or Interim Conveyed)
Alaska Native Allotment
Road
Primitive Road
Road
Primitive Road
Trail
Roads open to all Vehicles, Yearlong
Roads open to all Vehicles, Seasonal
Roads open to highway legal vehicles only, Yearlong
Roads open to highway legal vehicles only, Seasonal
Special Designation, Yearlong
Special Designation, Seasonal
Trails open to all vehicles, Yearlong
Trails open to all vehicles, Seasonal
Trails open to vehicles 50" or less in width, Yearlong
Trails open to vehicles 50" or less in width, Seasonal
Trails open to motorcycles, Yearlong
Trails open to motorcycles, Seasonal
Special Designation, Seasonal
Trails Open to Wheeled Vehicles Only < 50" in Width, Yearlong
Trails Open to Wheeled Vehicles Only < 50" or Less in Width, Seasonal
Wilderness Area
Wilderness Study Area