Founded in 1950s / incorporated 1989 /Population est. 200 /

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Founded as a base for loggers and thriving for decades in that role, Coffman Cove is re-inventing itself as a hub for the fishing Industry and recreational outfitters on the northeast coast of the island.

The closing of the Ketchikan Pulp Co. in 1997 compelled residents to find other economic niches. Visitor services include overnight lodging with meals, an RV-trailer park with laundry and showers, cabin rentals, guided stream fishing, vehicle rentals, outdoor recreational rentals and sales, fishing charters on the beautiful Inside Passage. Small businesses are broadly based and include oyster farming, gift sales, a gas station, a liquor store, lodging, fishing charters, welding, construction and contracting.  

Access to Coffman Cove b;y paved road has increased economic vitality.  Recreational fishing along shore and in nearby streams is very good.  Luck Lake offers a nice beach for camping and amazing surroundings for kayaking, canoeing, swimming and prime trout fishing.  Eagle Creek, Luck Creek and Log Jam Creek produce exciting stream fishing.  Sweetwater Lake provides a fun adventure by kayak, canoe or small boat through a lagoon leading to Barnes Lake.  Forest Service cabins serve overnight paddlers at both lakes.  Tour the Honker Dcivide canoe trail through peaceful radiant land.  An accommodating boardwalk leads to Hatchery Creek Falls, with breathtaking views.  A state-owned seaplane base is available.  There are a boat harbor and launch ramp.                                                                                                                                            Photo by Amy Marshall