Admiralty Cove Cabin
Open year-round with reservations through Recreation.gov. Peak season runs May 1 through September 30 at $55/night; non-peak season October 1 through April 30 at $45/night. Tide-dependent access requires 15-foot or higher incoming tide for floatplane or boat arrival. Brown bears are abundant, especially during July-August salmon runs.
Special Weather Statement issued June 30 at 1:14PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
River gauge observations as of Tuesday morning indicate a release from Lake No Lake began overnight and is ongoing. Based upon basin estimates and current river levels, the river is forecast to reach bankfull. Therefore, flooding is not expected. As a result of the release, debris in the water is possible on the Taku River, extending down Taku Inlet, & into Stephens Passage, particularly for Wednesday. Furthermore, the water temperature near the Taku River may be much colder than normal, possibly by more than 10 degrees. Typically a release of this type along the Taku River lasts from 1 to 3 days. The National Weather Service and Alaska River Forecast Center will continue to monitor conditions going forward and update this statement as necessary. For Taku River near Juneau: At Noon the stage was 38.3 feet. Flood Stage is 43.0 feet. Forecast: Water levels will crest at around 42.0 feet or bankfull around 4:00am Wednesday.
Special Weather Statement issued June 30 at 10:51AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
River gauge observations as of Tuesday morning indicate a release from Lake No Lake began overnight and is ongoing. Based upon basin estimates and current river levels, the river is forecast to reach bankfull. Therefore, flooding is not expected. Typically a release of this type along the Taku River lasts from 1 to 3 days. The National Weather Service and Alaska River Forecast Center will continue to monitor conditions going forward and update this statement as necessary. For Taku River near Juneau: At 10:00am the stage was 37.9 feet. Flood Stage is 43.0 feet. Forecast: Water levels will crest at around 42.0 feet or bankfull around 4:00am Wednesday.
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About
Admiralty Cove Cabin offers a true wilderness lodging experience on the northern tip of Admiralty Island in the Tongass National Forest. This traditional pan-abode log cabin sleeps four to six guests on wooden bunks (no mattresses) and includes a table, benches, cooking counter, oil stove for heating, and an outdoor campfire ring. An old CCC shelter on-site provides additional covered space. The cabin overlooks Admiralty Creek and a large grassy tidal meadow, situated about a quarter-mile from the saltwater beach in Admiralty Cove. Access is exclusively by floatplane or boat with anchor. Cabin users must time arrivals and departures carefully, as the large tide flat in Admiralty Cove goes dry at low tide and access is effectively restricted to 15-foot or higher incoming tides. Helicopter access is prohibited in this designated Wilderness area. Visitors must bring all supplies including potable water, sleeping bags and pads, cooking equipment, stove oil (5-10 gallons per week), toilet paper, and garbage bags for pack-out. Recreation opportunities abound: the 4.5-mile Admiralty Cove-Young Lake Trail departs directly from the cabin to North Young Lake cabin, following relatively flat terrain along creeks. Fishing for cutthroat trout, Dolly Varden, and coho salmon is available in the adjacent stream and nearby Young Bay. Brown bears frequent the area, particularly during salmon runs from July through August. Sitka black-tailed deer, bald eagles, harbor seals, Steller sea lions, humpback whales, and waterfowl can be observed throughout the region.
Directions
Access by floatplane (15 minutes from Juneau) or boat with anchor (20 miles from Juneau). Admiralty Cove is a small, open cove within Young Bay on the north end of Admiralty Island. Look for a large pruned opening in the beach fringe visible from water while approaching east of the small island in Admiralty Cove. The cabin is a quarter-mile from saltwater by trail. Helicopter access is prohibited in this Wilderness area. Boat and floatplane access is restricted to 15-foot or higher incoming tides due to the large tide flat. Better anchorage exists west of the small island; hip waders may be needed to cross Admiralty Creek. Refer to USGS topographic map Juneau A-2.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| 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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