Hasselborg Creek Cabin
Open — Currently available for reservation through Recreation.gov. The cabin may be inaccessible during winter and early spring when the lake surface is frozen and floatplanes cannot land. The lake is typically ice-free from mid-May through November.
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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
Hasselborg Creek Cabin offers a primitive wilderness lodging experience in the heart of the Kootznoowoo Wilderness on Admiralty Island. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, this historic Adirondack-style shelter is a 12' x 10' three-sided structure with a concrete floor, stone fireplace, and wood stove for heat. The shelter is furnished with a single bunk bed (no mattresses), a table, benches, and a small cook area, sleeping up to two guests. An outside pit toilet is provided. Firewood is generally stacked nearby but is not guaranteed. The cabin has no running water or electricity. Situated at 300 feet elevation under a dense spruce-hemlock canopy at the southern end of seven-mile-long Hasselborg Lake, the cabin is one of three on the lake and part of the Admiralty Island Canoe Route. The location provides excellent access to fishing for cutthroat trout, Dolly Varden, and kokanee salmon, with a small fishing boat and oars provided. Primitive trails extend from the cabin to Lake Guerin, Beaver Lake, Lake McKinney, and Hasselborg River. Brown bears, Sitka black-tailed deer, and bald eagles are common in the area. Access is by floatplane (approximately 45 minutes from Juneau) or by canoe and portage (6.5 miles from Mole Harbor). Helicopter access is illegal in this designated Wilderness area. The lake surface typically freezes in fall through early spring, making floatplane access impossible; the lake is usually ice-free from mid-May through November. Visitors must bring sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking equipment, water filtration, food, life jackets, and all other supplies.
Directions
Access by floatplane from Juneau (approximately 45 minutes) or by canoe and portage (6.5 miles from Mole Harbor). Helicopter access is prohibited in this designated Wilderness area. The lake is typically ice-free from mid-May through November; floatplanes cannot land when the lake is frozen. Refer to USGS topographic maps Sitka C-1, C-2.
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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 | $25 |
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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