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.
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
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Regional Order No. R-10-96-01 - Forest Development Roads and Trails
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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
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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Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 586-8800 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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