Unorganized Borough / Hoonah-Angoon / Tongass National Forest

Florence Lake East Cabin

Open — Open year-round for reservations. Floatplane access typically available mid-May through November when the lake is ice-free. During fall, winter, and early spring, the frozen lake surface may prevent floatplane landings.

About

Florence Lake East Cabin offers a true wilderness experience on Admiralty Island in the Tongass National Forest. This primitive cedar log A-frame cabin sits within 150 feet of a small lakeside beach beneath a canopy of old-growth forest, though much of the surrounding area is private land that has been logged. The cabin accommodates up to seven people with wooden bunks and a sleeping loft, and includes an oil stove for heat, table, benches, cooking counter, and an outhouse. The lake offers excellent fishing for rainbow trout, Dolly Varden, and northern pike. A small fishing boat with oars is provided, though guests should bring their own life jackets and may bring a small outboard motor up to 10 horsepower. A primitive 1.2-mile trail at the west end of the lake leads to a saltwater beach where beachcombers can find Japanese fishing floats and other ocean treasures. Brown bears and Sitka black-tailed deer inhabit the area, and bald eagles are frequently spotted. Access is by floatplane only, approximately 30 minutes from Juneau. The lake is typically ice-free from mid-May through November; in fall, winter, and early spring, frozen lake conditions may prevent floatplane access. Guests must bring all supplies including water, food, sleeping bags, cooking equipment, and No. 1 fuel oil for heating. The surrounding lands belong to Shee Atika Corporation and require a separate permit for any activities off Forest Service land.

Directions

Accessible by floatplane only, approximately 30 minutes from Juneau. The cabin is on the upper west side of Admiralty Island on the east end of Florence Lake. USGS topographic map: Sitka D-2, D-3.

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