Kathleen Lake Cabin
Open — Open year-round for reservations. The cabin may be inaccessible during fall, winter, and early spring when the lake freezes, preventing floatplane landings. The lake is normally ice-free from mid-May through November.
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
TONGASS and CHUGACH NATIONAL FORESTS Regional Office Juneau, Alaska Order No. 10-00-00-04-01REGIONAL ORDEROccupancy and Use
Regional Order No. R-10-96-01 - Forest Development Roads and Trails
R-10 SUPPLEMENT 7700-96-1 7730EFFECTIVE 5/17/96 Page 10 of 117731.14 - EXHIBIT 01ORDER NO. R-10-96-01FOREST DEVELOPMENT ROADS AND TRAILSALASKA REGION
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
Kathleen Lake Cabin offers a unique wilderness lodging experience on the western section of Admiralty Island in the Tongass National Forest. This primitive, pre-cut cedar A-frame log cabin sits on level ground within steps of a small beach on Kathleen Lake, beneath a canopy of old-growth trees. The cabin accommodates up to six people with wooden bunkbeds and a sleeping loft. Amenities include a table, benches, cooking counters, an oil stove for heat, and an outside pit toilet. A skiff with oars is available for exploring the lake. Access to the cabin is exclusively by floatplane, approximately 30 minutes from Juneau. The lake is normally ice-free from mid-May through November, but may be inaccessible during fall, winter, and early spring when the lake surface freezes. Visitors must be self-sufficient, bringing their own #1 fuel oil, sleeping gear, cooking equipment, food, water treatment, and all personal supplies. The area provides excellent fishing opportunities for rainbow trout, Dolly Varden, and northern pike. Wildlife is abundant, including brown bears, Sitka black-tailed deer, bald eagles, and migratory waterfowl. The surrounding landscape features dense spruce and hemlock forests, glacier-fed streams, and muskeg, with glacier-capped peaks visible in the distance. Much of the surrounding area is private Shee Atika Corporation land that has been clearcut, creating a patchwork pattern around the cabin. A permit from Shee Atika Corporation is required for activities on corporation lands beyond the immediate Forest Service property.
Directions
Access is by floatplane only, approximately 30 minutes from Juneau. Located on the west side of Admiralty Island at the east end of Kathleen Lake. Refer to USGS topographic maps Sitka D-2, D-3.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 |
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 |
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