Unorganized Borough / Hoonah-Angoon / Tongass National Forest / Kootznoowoo Wilderness / Admiralty Island National Monument

Jims Lake Cabin

Open — Available for reservation year-round; however, floatplane access is typically impossible from late fall through early spring when the lake surface freezes. The lake is normally ice-free from mid-May through November.

About

Jims Lake Cabin offers one of the most secluded wilderness experiences on Admiralty Island within the Kootznoowoo Wilderness. This primitive Pan Abode-style log cabin is situated on a small rocky rise overlooking the northwest end of Jim's Lake at 232 feet elevation, hemmed in by dense old-growth forest with views to distant glacier-capped peaks. The small lake is away from most flight paths, providing exceptional solitude in a landscape defined by dense spruce and hemlock forests, lakes, and muskeg. The cabin sleeps up to six people on wooden bunkbeds without mattresses and is equipped with a wood stove for heat, table, benches, cooking counter, and an outhouse. Firewood is generally stocked but not guaranteed. A skiff with oars is available for exploring the lake; visitors may bring a small outboard motor under 10 horsepower per wilderness regulations. The cabin has no running water or electricity, and visitors must treat lake water before use. Anglers will find Jim's Lake a scenic setting for catching cutthroat trout, Dolly Varden, and kokanee salmon. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound, with brown bears, Sitka black-tailed deer, and bald eagles frequenting the area. Access is by floatplane only, approximately 50 minutes from Juneau, with helicopter access prohibited due to wilderness designation. The lake typically freezes in fall, winter, and early spring, making floatplane access impossible during these periods. The lake is normally ice-free from mid-May through November.

Directions

Located in the south-central portion of Admiralty Island at the north end of Jim's Lake. Access is by floatplane only, approximately 50 minutes from Juneau. Helicopter access is prohibited due to wilderness designation. The lake may be inaccessible when frozen; typically ice-free from mid-May through November. Refer to USGS topographic maps Sitka C-1 and C-2.

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