Lake Alexander Cabin
Open — Open year-round and available for reservation up to 180 days in advance via Recreation.gov. In fall, winter, and early spring, the lake may be frozen, making the cabin inaccessible.
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
Lake Alexander Cabin offers a unique wilderness lodging experience in the Tongass National Forest, situated on the northwest end of Lake Alexander at 350 feet elevation. This primitive pan-abode style log cabin sleeps up to 6 people on wooden bunkbeds without mattresses and is equipped with a table, benches, a wood stove for heat, and an outside pit toilet. The cabin sits 30 feet above the lake under a canopy of old-growth forest, with a beach area that gets some sun exposure. The cabin is located within the 956,255-acre Kootznoowoo Wilderness on Admiralty Island, an area characterized by dense spruce and hemlock forests, lakes, muskeg, and distant rocky peaks reaching over 3,000 feet. Wildlife abounds in the area, including Sitka black-tailed deer, bald eagles, and brown bears. A skiff with oars is provided at the cabin for fishing and lake exploration; visitors may bring a small outboard motor (maximum 10 horsepower due to wilderness regulations) but must bring their own personal flotation devices. The cabin is part of the historic Admiralty Island Canoe Route, originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. The route features portages of varying difficulty linking seven mountain lakes in the heart of Admiralty Island's Kootznoowoo Wilderness. From the cabin, a 2.4-mile trail from the east end of the lake leads to Mole Harbor, while paddling to the west end of Beaver Lake provides access to a 0.25-mile trail to Hasselborg Lake. Anglers will find Lake Alexander excellent for catching cutthroat trout and Dolly Varden. Access to the cabin is by floatplane (approximately 45 minutes from Juneau) or canoe/kayak with portage (6.5 miles from Mole Harbor). Note that helicopter access is illegal due to the wilderness designation.
Directions
Access to the cabin is by floatplane or canoe/kayak with portage. Floatplane access is approximately 45 minutes from Juneau. By canoe and portage, the cabin is 6.5 miles from Mole Harbor. Helicopter access is illegal due to wilderness designation. Refer to USGS topographic map Sitka C-1, C-2.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Lake Alexander Shelter Lookout/cabin 1.6mi
- Hasselborg Creek Cabin 2.6mi
- Mole Harbor Shelter Lookout/cabin 3.2mi
- Big Shaheen Cabin 4.0mi
- Little Shaheen Cabin 4.0mi
- Jims Lake Cabin 6.9mi
- Lake Guerin Shelter Lookout/cabin 6.0mi
- Windfall Harbor Shelter Lookout/cabin 12mi
- Davidson Lake Shelter Lookout/cabin 8.6mi
Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $35 |
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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