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
Special Weather Statement issued February 8 at 1:57PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
After a series of shortwaves that brought rain and gusty winds over the past few days, a stronger front will approach southeast Alaska from the west on Tuesday. South to southeast winds will increase through the day Tuesday. Confidence is increasing for windy conditions with strong gusts Tuesday night into Wednesday morning as the front pushes west to east across southeast Alaska. Gales with storm force gusts will be possible ahead and along the frontal passage, especially along north-south oriented channels and along the coastal waters. A period of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible with the frontal passage, but with the progressive nature of the front, flooding is not expected at this time. Another gale to potentially storm force low will quickly lift northeast into the Gulf and looks to push across southeast Alaska sometime later Wednesday into Thursday, bringing another round of strong gusty winds and moderate to heavy rainfall. Further details on the high wind and flooding potential for this system will be honed in on in the coming days. Looking further ahead, a cooling trend is favored to commence in the wake of these passing systems by late work week into the weekend. Snow levels will begin to lower and a colder outflow wind pattern could set up by late weekend. This could result in a return of snow for some coastal communities, especially across northern southeast Alaska. Further details on the pattern change and snow potential will be honed as the weekend approaches.
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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