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. 10-01 - 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 proc
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
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 REGION
Winter Storm Warning issued December 29 at 5:48PM AKST until December 31 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
...SNOW CONTINUES FOR THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE INTO MID WEEK... .Snowfall and periods of freezing rain continue for much of the northern half of the panhandle from Juneau and Icy Strait corridor area northward. The rain/snow line has moved southward today sitting just south of Tenakee Springs and Elfin Cove Monday evening. Snow totals have so far been around 15 to 47 inches across the northern panhandle. A low in the gulf is continuing to send surges of moisture into the panhandle with another surge expected to arrive for the northern inner channels late Monday night, bringing more renewed snowfall rates with it. Following this will be a slight decrease in snow rates Tuesday before a second wave of moisture is expected for late Tuesday night. Into Wednesday precip rates should then start to diminish. The rain/snow line will be wavering south of the Icy Strait area through this entire time period. Please stay tuned to future updates on this impactful storm. * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 17 to 22 inches. * WHERE...Glacier Bay and City and Borough of Juneau. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional accumulating snowfall totals will be highly variable. The bulk of the additional snow accumulation will be where heavier showers move through, and out the road in Juneau. Snowfall rates will pick up again late Monday night, diminish on Tuesday, then pick back up again Tuesday night as a series of waves moves through, though these will be weaker than previous waves.
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 |
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