bunks
Admiralty Cove Creek
Exterior oil tank

Admiralty Cove Cabin

Open — Open year-round for reservations through Recreation.gov. Access restricted to floatplane or boat with 15-foot or higher incoming tides due to extensive tidal flats. Peak season May 1 through September 30 at $55 per night; non-peak season October 1 through April 30 at $45 per night.

Regional Order No. 10-00-00-04-01 - Occupancy and Use - Alcohol

TONGASS and CHUGACH NATIONAL FORESTS Regional Office Juneau, Alaska Order No. 10-00-00-04-01REGIONAL ORDEROccupancy and Use Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a) & (b), the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails located within and/or administered by the…

Regional Order No. R-10-96-01 - Forest Development Roads and Trails

R-10 SUPPLEMENT 7700-96-1 7730EFFECTIVE 5/17/96 Page 10 of 117731.14 - EXHIBIT 01ORDER NO. R-10-96-01FOREST DEVELOPMENT ROADS AND TRAILSALASKA REGIONPursuant to Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart B, Section261. so (a) (b), the following is prohibited on National Forest Developmentroads…

Area and Road Closure Order - Prince of Wales Ranger District

The Ross Adams Mine area will be closed for public safety due to contamination removal and remediation work that includes the continuous use of large heavy earthmoving equipment (on the road system that accesses the mine site and locations where work will be occurring).The closure will be in place…

Forest Road 8530 Temporary Closure, Hoonah Ranger District

National Forest Service Road 8530 will be closed to all vehicles (MP 2.0 - MP 5.0) through May 11, 2026 for the replacement of culverts to improve fish passage.

Eulachon Fishery Closure Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District

EULACHON FISHERY CLOSED IN FEDERAL WATERS OF DISTRICT ONE EXCEPT BY FEDERALLY QUALIFIED USERS IN THE UNUK RIVER DRAINAGEThis emergency Special Action closes Eulachon harvest in Federal public waters draining into District 1, except by federally qualified users in the Unuk River drainage.

Beaver Falls Prohibitions Thorne Bay Ranger District

The following acts are prohibited in the Tongass National Forest within the Thorne Bay Ranger District:  Being on, going into, or using any part of the boardwalk trail leading to the Beaver Falls karst viewing areas, Forest Service Trails 54776, 54776A, and 54776B.

Anan Wildlife Observatory Forest Order Wrangell Ranger District

To provide for public safety and resource protection, the following acts are prohibited on the National Forest System lands described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A (the “Use Restriction Area”).PROHIBITIONSA. Going into, being upon, entering, or…

Special Weather Statement issued April 10 at 3:26PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

3:26 PM — April 11th, 3:30 AM

A system moving across the Gulf will send bands of precipitation sweeping into the panhandle beginning late Sunday afternoon for most of SE AK, and early Sunday morning for Yakutat. Yakutat is expected to see some snow mixing in early Sunday morning, before transitioning to rain during the daytime. Sunday night into early Monday morning, temperatures will cool enough that some snow may be able to mix in across the northern panhandle. Any snow accumulations for most areas near sea level are likely to remain less than an inch. Although it is a more unlikely scenario due to the warmer temperatures, the possibility of marginally higher accumulations (1 to 3 inches) cannot be ruled out at this time. What snow that does fall is likely to be wet in nature.

Regional Order No. 10-01 - Marijuana - Simple Possession

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on the Tongass and Chugach National Forests: Possessing, storing or transporting parts of a cannabis plant, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of such plant; including and not limited to…

About

Admiralty Cove Cabin provides a unique wilderness lodging experience on the northern tip of Admiralty Island in the Tongass National Forest. This primitive Pan Abode log cabin accommodates up to 6 guests on wooden bunks and includes basic amenities: a table, benches, cooking counter, oil stove for heat, and an outside pit toilet. An old CCC shelter on site provides additional covered space. The cabin rests on a level, forested bench overlooking Admiralty Creek and a large grassy tidal meadow, approximately a quarter-mile from the saltwater beach in Admiralty Cove. The surrounding landscape features dense spruce and hemlock forests, glacier-fed streams, lakes and muskeg openings, with rocky spires rising along the island's high crest. Brown bears are abundant in the area, particularly during salmon runs from July through August. Wildlife viewing opportunities include Sitka black-tailed deer, bald eagles, harbor seals, Steller sea lions, humpback whales and various waterfowl. The 4.5-mile Admiralty Cove-Young Lake trail departs directly from the cabin, offering a relatively flat hike that follows creeks at each end, though it can be strenuous in wet conditions. Fishing for cutthroat trout, Dolly Varden and coho salmon is available in the adjacent stream and nearby Young Bay. Springtime beachcombing often yields Japanese fishing floats and other treasures washed up by winter storms. Visitors must bring all their own supplies including water, sleeping bags, cook stove, No. 1 stove oil (5-10 gallons per week), and pack out all garbage.

Directions

Access by floatplane (15 minutes from Juneau) or boat (20 miles from Juneau) only. Admiralty Cove is within Young Bay on the north end of Admiralty Island. Look for a large pruned opening in the beach fringe on the east side of the small island in Admiralty Cove. Helicopter access is illegal in this designated Wilderness area. Tidal restrictions apply: boat and floatplane access requires 15-foot or higher incoming tide due to extensive tidal flats. Better anchorage west of the island may require hip waders to cross Admiralty Creek. USGS map Juneau A-2.

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Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $45

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (907) 586-8800

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

Availability

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Admiralty Cove Creek
Exterior oil tank
ADMIRALTY COVE CABIN
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oil stove
Admiralty Cove Cabin
ADMIRALTY COVE CABIN

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