USFS - Tongass National Forest Recreation Cabins
Chatham Area (Juneau & Admiralty Island)

• Location: Douglas Island across from downtown Juneau.
• Elevation: 1600 feet.
• Access: Hike a 3.3 mile trail. Trailhead accessible via the local road system.
• Cabin Style: 20x20 feet log cabin, two double bunks and two single bunks with a very large loft (16 person capacity).
• Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
• Description: Excellent hiking, wildlife viewing, cross country skiing in winter, alpine environment. Max. stay is 2 nights.
• Topo Map: Juneau B-2

John Muir Cabin

• Location: 13 miles north of Juneau near Auke Bay
• Elevation: N.A.
• Access: By hiking, cross country skiing or snowshoeing from the Glacier Highway via the 3 mile long Auke Nu Trail.
• Cabin Style: 15x12 log chalet, two double bunks and three single bunks with a very large loft (16 person capacity).
• Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
• Description: Located in a subalpine meadow above the Mendenhall Valleyt. Max. stay is 2 nights.
• Topo Map: Juneau B-2

Peterson Lake Cabin

• Location: West side of Peterson Lake, 24 miles north of Juneau. The trailhead is between mile marker 24 and 25 on the Glacier Highway.
• Elevation: 700 feet.
• Access: 4.3 mile hike.
• Cabin Style: 12x14 PanAbode style cabin, two double bunks and two single bunks.
• Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
• Fishing: Steelhead, trout, coho and pink salmon are in the creek below the falls. Dolly Varden and cutthroat trout are in the lake.
• Description: Excellent hiking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing opportunties. Muskeg and coastal forest environment. Max. stay is 2 nights.
• Topo Map: Juneau B-3

Eagle Glacier Memorial Cabin

• Location: South side of the lake in front of Eagle Glacier. Trailhead is at mile 27.5 Glacier Highway and is a 5.5 mile hike.
• Elevation: N.A.
• Access: 5.5 mile hike to the cabin.
• Cabin Style: Lodge cabin 12x16 feet, one single and one double bunk (cabin capacity is 12 people).
• Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
• Description: Excellent view of the lake, Eagle Glacier and surrounding mountains.
• Topo Map: Juneau C-3

West Turner Cabin

• Location: 18 miles east of Juneau.
• Elevation: N.A.
• Access: Floatplane, 35 minute flight charge from Juneau. Boat at high tide. 0.8 mile trail from Taku Inlet shore to cabin.
• Cabin Style: Chalet with beautiful stonework and fireplace, two single and two double bunks. Skiff available.
• Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
• Fishing: Cutthroat and Dolly Varden trout, kokanee fishing in lake, pink salmon in Turner River and Taku Inlet.
• Description: Spectacular cliffs and waterfalls.
• Topo Map: Taku River B-6

East Turner Cabin

• Location: 20 miles east of Juneau.
• Elevation: N.A.
• Access: Floatplane, 40 minute flight charge from Juneau.
• Cabin Style: 12x14 PanAbode style cabin, two double and two single bunks. Skiff available.
• Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
• Fishing: Cutthroat and Dolly Varden trout, kokanee fishing in lake.
• Description: Spectacular mountain lake scenery.
• Topo Map: Taku River B-6

Berner's Bay Cabin

• Location: 8 miles north of Echo Cove boat launching ramp (road not maintained year round).
• Elevation: N.A.
• Access: Floatplane, 35 minute flight charge from Juneau. Boat at high tide. 0.8 mile trail from Taku Inlet shore to cabin.
• Cabin Style: PanAbode style cabin, one single and three double bunks.
• Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
• Fishing: N.A.
• Description: Excellent views of nearby river deltas and mountains.
• Topo Map: Juneau D-3

Laughton Glacier Cabin

• Location: 14 miles northeast of Skagway (near the Skagway River).
• Elevation: N.A.
• Access: Riding aboard the White Pass and Yukon Railroad train, which operates during the summer season only, to mile 12 and hiking a 2 mile Forest Service trail to the cabin.
• Cabin Style: 12x14 PanAbode style, two single and two double bunks. Heating/cooking is by oil stove (#1 stove oil).
• Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
• Fishing: N.A.
• Description: Sightseeing, glacier viewing, wildlife viewing in alpine/subalpine environment. Can be reserved seasonally in Skagway at the Forest Service Office.
• Topo Map: Skagway B-1

White Pass and Yukon Railroad Denver Caboose

• Location: 5.5 miles north of Skagway near the White Pass and Yukon Railroad.
• Elevation: N.A.
• Access: Via the railroad during the summer season. In the off season from Skagway along the railroad tracks.
• Cabin Style: A retired railroad caboose. Heating/cooking is by oil stove (#1 stove oil).
• Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
• Fishing: N.A.
• Description: Sightseeing, glacier viewing, wildlife viewing in alpine/subalpine environment. Can be reserved seasonally in Skagway at the Forest Service Office.
• Topo Map: Skagway C-1

Admiralty Cove Cabin

• Location: 10 miles south of Juneau on the north end of Admiralty Island.
• Elevation: N.A.
• Access: Located on saltwater, accessible by floatplane (30 min. charged flight) or boat. Consult a tide book, Cove goes dry at low tide.
• Cabin Style: 12x16 PanAbode style cabin, two double and two single bunks. No skiff. Heating/cooking oil stove (#1 stove oil).
• Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
• Fishing: Stream and saltwater fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing.
• Description: Unmaintained 5 mile trail to Young Lake.
• Topo Map: Juneau A-2

North Young Lake Cabin

• Location: North end of Admiralty Island.
• Elevation: N.A.
• Access: Accessible by floatplane (30 min. charged flight).
• Cabin Style: PanAbode style cabin, two double and two single bunks. Skiff available.
• Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
• Fishing: Cutthroat trout, kokanee and lake-locked red salmon. Wildlife viewing.
• Description: Unmaintained 5 mile trail to Admiralty Cove.
• Topo Map: Juneau A-2

South Young Lake Cabin

• Location: North end of Admiralty Island.
• Elevation: N.A.
• Access: Accessible by floatplane (30 min. charged flight).
• Cabin Style: PanAbode style cabin, two double and two single bunks. Skiff available.
• Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
• Fishing: Cutthroat trout, kokanee. Wildlife viewing.
• Description: N.A.
• Topo Map: Juneau A-2

Lake Kathleen Cabin

• Location: N.A.
• Elevation: N.A.
• Access: Accessible by floatplane. Additional use permit is required by Shee-Atika Corporation and can be obtained from the Forest Service Information Center in Juneau.
• Cabin Style: Small A-frame cabin, two single bunks plus a loft. Skiff available.
• Unapproved Water Source: Lake
• Fishing: Dolly varden and cutthroat trout.
• Description: Nearby area logged in 1987.
• Topo Map: Juneau A-2

West Florence Lake Cabin

• Location: Near west coast of Admiralty Island.
• Elevation: N.A.
• Access: Accessible by floatplane. 50 min. charged flight from Juneau. Additional use permit is required by Shee-Atika Corporation and can be obtained from the Forest Service Information Center in Juneau.
• Cabin Style: Square-framed cabin, four single bunks. Two skiffs available. Heating/cooking oil stove (#1 stove oil).
• Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
• Fishing: Cutthroat and dolly varden trout are in the lake. Wildlife viewing and hiking.
• Description: Logging activity
• Topo Map: Sitka D-3

East Florence Lake Cabin

• Location: Near west coast of Admiralty Island.
• Elevation: N.A.
• Access: Accessible by floatplane. 50 min. charged flight from Juneau. Additional use permit is required by Shee-Atika Corporation and can be obtained from the Forest Service Information Center in Juneau.
• Cabin Style: A-framed cabin, 10x12 feet, two double bunks, one single bunk and a loft. Skiff available. Heating/cooking oil stove (#1 stove oil).
• Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
• Fishing: Cutthroat and dolly varden trout are in the lake. Wildlife viewing and exploring.
• Description: Logging activity
• Topo Map: Sitka D-2

Note: Recreation cabins described below are within the boundaries of the Admiralty Island National Monument. Cabins denoted with ** are on the Cross Admiralty Canoe Route which provides a canoe route across the width of the island. If you are considering this trip, you should contact the USDA Forest Service Information Center, 101 Egan Drive, Junau, Ak. 99801, (907) 586-8751, office for specific information on this backcountry adventure.

**Big Shaheen Cabin

• Location: Hasselbord Lake on Admiralty Island
• Elevation: N.A.
• Access: Accessible by floatplane (50 min. charged flight from Juneau) or canoe.
• Cabin Style: Log chalet cabin built by Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), four double bunks, wood stove. Skiff available.
• Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
• Fishing: Dolly varden, rainbow and cutthroat trout. Wildlife viewing.
• Description: Part of Cross Admiralty Canoe Route for canoeists
• Topo Map: Sitka C-1

**Little Shaheen Cabin

• Location: Hasselbord Lake on Admiralty Island
• Elevation: N.A.
• Access: Accessible by floatplane (50 min. charged flight from Juneau) or canoe.
• Cabin Style: PanAbode style cabin, 12x14 feet, two double bunks, two single bunks. Skiff available.
• Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
• Fishing: Dolly varden, rainbow and cutthroat trout. Wildlife viewing.
• Description: Part of Cross Admiralty Canoe Route for canoeists
• Topo Map: Sitka C-1

**Sportsman Cabin

• Location: Distin Lake.
• Elevation: N.A.
• Access: Accessible by floatplane (50 min. charged flight from Juneau) or canoe.
• Cabin Style: A-framed cabin, 16x16 feet, two single bunks and a loft. Skiff available.
• Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
• Fishing: Cutthroat trout fishing. Wildlife viewing, boating and hiking.
• Description: Part of Cross Admiralty Canoe Route for canoeists
• Topo Map: Sitka C-2

**Hasselborg Creek Cabin

• Location: South end of Hasselbord Lake.
• Elevation: N.A.
• Access: Accessible by floatplane (50 min. charged flight from Juneau) or canoe.
• Cabin Style: Rustic cabin, 10x12 feet, was converted from a 3-sided shelter, two single bunks, wood stove, fireplace. Skiff available.
• Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
• Fishing: Dolly varden and cutthroat trout fishing is good. Hiking opportunities.
• Description: Part of Cross Admiralty Canoe Route for canoeists
• Topo Map: Sitka C-1

**Distin Lake Cabin

• Location: West end of Distin Lake.
• Elevation: N.A.
• Access: Accessible by floatplane (50 min. charged flight from Juneau) or canoe.
• Cabin Style: Rustic cabin, 10x12 feet, was converted from a 3-sided shelter, four single bunks. Skiff available.
• Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
• Fishing: Cutthroat trout fishing, hiking and hunting.
• Description: Part of Cross Admiralty Canoe Route for canoeists
• Topo Map: Sitka C-2

**Lake Alexander Cabin

• Location: East central area of Admiralty Island.
• Elevation: N.A.
• Access: Accessible by floatplane (50 min. charged flight from Juneau) or 2.3 mile trail from Mole Harbor which is accessible by boat.
• Cabin Style: Milled log cabin, 12x14 feet, two double and two single bunks. Skiff available.
• Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
• Fishing: Rainbow and cutthroat trout fishing is a highlight as is wildlife viewing, hiking, boating and canoeing.
• Description: Part of Cross Admiralty Canoe Route for canoeists
• Topo Map: Sitka C-1

Jim's Lake Cabin

• Location: Heart of Admiralty Island.
• Elevation: N.A.
• Access: Accessible by floatplane (60 min. charged flight from Juneau).
• Cabin Style: PanAbode style cabin, 12x14 feet, two double and two single bunks, wood stove. Skiff available.
• Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
• Fishing: Cutthroat trout fishing, wildlife viewing and general relaxing are main activities.
• Description: N.A.
• Topo Map: Sitka C-1

Church Bight Cabin

• Location: South end of Hasselbord Lake.
• Elevation: N.A.
• Access: Accessible by floatplane (1 hour and 10 min. charged flight from Juneau) or boat.
• Cabin Style: A-framed cabin, 16x20 feet, two double bunks and one single bunk and a loft. Heating/cooking is provided by an oil stove (#1 stove oil). No skiff available.
• Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
• Fishing: Salmon fishing, deer, waterfowl, bear viewing and beachcombing.
• Description: N.A.
• Topo Map: Sundum B-6

Pybus Bay Cabin

• Location: Near saltwater on Pybus Bay.
• Elevation: N.A.
• Access: Accessible by floatplane (1 hour and 30 min. charged flight from Juneau) or boat.
• Cabin Style: A-framed cabin, 16x20 feet, four double bunks and a large loft. Heating/cooking is provided by an oil stove (#1 stove oil). No skiff available.
• Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
• Fishing: Wildlife viewing, salmon fishing and hiking.
• Description: N.A.
• Topo Map: Sitka B-1

Recreation Cabins in the Hoonah Ranger District

Greentop Cabin

• Location: Greentop Harbor on the southwest end of Yakobi Island.
• Elevation: N.A.
• Access: Accessible by floatplane (1 hour charged flight from Juneau or Sitka) or boat.
• Cabin Style: Two-story log cabin, one double bunk and three single bunks, sleeps six, wood stove.
• Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
• Fishing: N.A.
• Description: Easy access to outer coast, outside waters are unprotected and can be dangerous for small boats.
• Topo Map: Sitka D-8

Salt Lake Bay Cabin

• Location: Off Port Frederick, 13 air miles from Hoonah.
• Elevation: N.A.
• Access: Accessible by floatplane (30 min. charged flight from Juneau) or boat, a stopping point between Hoonah and Tenakee Springs.
• Cabin Style: Two-room plywood frame cabin, tow double bunks, sleeps four, wood stove.
• Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
• Fishing: N.A.
• Description: Steep terrain except for beach, logging activity in the area.
• Topo Map: Sitka D-5 and D-6