Distin Lake Cabin
The cabin is currently in disrepair and not available for rent. The site may still be accessed for day use activities such as hiking the trail to Thayer Lake.
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…
Regional Order No. 10-00-00-04-01 - Occupancy and Use - Alcohol
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Regional Order No. R-10-96-01 - Forest Development Roads and Trails
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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…
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…
Mendenhall Lake Campground and Auk Village Campground Occupancy Prohibitions Juneau Ranger District
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited within the Mendenhall Lake Campground and the Auk Village Campground:1.Camping for a period longer than 14 days within a 50-day period. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(a).2.Entering or remaining in a campground between…
About
Distin Lake Cabin is a historic enclosed CCC Adirondack shelter constructed in 1936, situated in the remote Kootznoowoo Wilderness on Admiralty Island within the Tongass National Forest. The structure features a Pan Abode cabin-style layout with four single wooden bunks, a wood stove, table and benches, cooking counter, and an outhouse. Sleeping capacity is limited to 2 adults and 2 children. The cabin sits 30 feet back from Distin Lake with minimal beach area. Distin Lake is part of the Cross Admiralty Canoe Route, with two short portage trails on the lake. A 3-mile trail to Thayer Lake begins at the cabin, featuring some original CCC trail construction. Access is by floatplane (approximately 45 minutes from Juneau) or by canoe with an 8-mile portage from Mitchell Bay. Helicopter access is prohibited in this designated Wilderness area. This is brown bear country. The lake remains ice-covered for five months annually, and water temperatures never warm significantly. Lake water is available but requires treatment before consumption. This structure is currently in disrepair and not available for rent.
Directions
Distin Lake is in the central portion of Admiralty Island. Access by floatplane or canoe and portage. One-way flight time from Juneau is approximately 45 minutes. By canoe and portage, it is 8 miles to Mitchell Bay. This cabin is in a designated Wilderness area and access by helicopter is illegal.
Nearby Campgrounds
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 |
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 | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Tongass NF - Distin Lake Shelter |
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