Sweetwater Lake is a large lake located about 10 miles from Coffman Cove. There is a canoe/kayak route that paddlers can take to get from Sweetwater Lake back to Coffman Cove and the Forest Service maintains a public-use cabin on the edge of the lake surrounded by old-growth spruce, hemlock, and cedar forest. The cabin is available for use by reservation. It sleeps up to six and has a wood stove, outhouse, and rowboat. Rental companies can be contacted to arrange delivery of boats and gear upon request.

Migratory waterfowl use the lake during the fall. The lake is a good fishing spot for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, dolly varden, and coho, sockeye, and pink salmon. Sitka Black-tailed deer, black bear, marten, mink, otter, and beaver are common. Seals are also often seen in the lake.

Directions:

To access the site, drive 10 road miles from Coffman Cove via Coffman Cove Road/Forest Road 3030. From the access point for the cabin, there is a 200-foot hike and a half-mile boat ride to the cabin.

Birding Resources:

•  eBird Hotspot: None

Species Checklist:

• Coffman Cove checklist

Other Resources:

• US Forest Service: Sweetwater Lake Cabin 
• US Forest Service: Sweetwater Lake Cabin Online Reservation