Taku Glacier Cabin
Open year-round. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. Access by float plane or motorboat requires favorable weather and tides (12-foot minimum for boats, 16-foot for wheelchair ramp). Helicopter access restricted March 1 through August 31 due to eagle nesting. Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning has been reported in the area.
Special Weather Statement issued June 30 at 1:14PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
River gauge observations as of Tuesday morning indicate a release from Lake No Lake began overnight and is ongoing. Based upon basin estimates and current river levels, the river is forecast to reach bankfull. Therefore, flooding is not expected. As a result of the release, debris in the water is possible on the Taku River, extending down Taku Inlet, & into Stephens Passage, particularly for Wednesday. Furthermore, the water temperature near the Taku River may be much colder than normal, possibly by more than 10 degrees. Typically a release of this type along the Taku River lasts from 1 to 3 days. The National Weather Service and Alaska River Forecast Center will continue to monitor conditions going forward and update this statement as necessary. For Taku River near Juneau: At Noon the stage was 38.3 feet. Flood Stage is 43.0 feet. Forecast: Water levels will crest at around 42.0 feet or bankfull around 4:00am Wednesday.
Special Weather Statement issued June 30 at 10:51AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
River gauge observations as of Tuesday morning indicate a release from Lake No Lake began overnight and is ongoing. Based upon basin estimates and current river levels, the river is forecast to reach bankfull. Therefore, flooding is not expected. Typically a release of this type along the Taku River lasts from 1 to 3 days. The National Weather Service and Alaska River Forecast Center will continue to monitor conditions going forward and update this statement as necessary. For Taku River near Juneau: At 10:00am the stage was 37.9 feet. Flood Stage is 43.0 feet. Forecast: Water levels will crest at around 42.0 feet or bankfull around 4:00am Wednesday.
Special Weather Statement issued June 30 at 9:16AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
River gauge observations as of Tuesday morning indicate a release from Lake No Lake began overnight and is ongoing. Based upon basin estimates and current river levels, flooding is not expected. Typically a release of this type along the Taku River lasts from 1 to 3 days. The National Weather Service and Alaska River Forecast Center will continue to monitor conditions going forward and update this statement as necessary.
About
Taku Glacier Cabin offers a backcountry experience on the east shore of Taku Inlet, 26 miles northeast of Juneau. This 14x16-foot Pan Abode-style cabin sits on a saltwater beach surrounded by marsh estuary and old-growth spruce, with a backdrop of forested bedrock hillsides, steep canyons, and cliffs. Views include nearby snow-capped peaks and both Taku and Norris Glaciers. The cabin sleeps six with two single and two double bunks, and includes a table, benches, oil heater, cooking counter, food cupboard, and a picnic table on the 12x20-foot front deck. A wheelchair-accessible boardwalk connects the beach, cabin, and outhouse. Water is available from a nearby stream but must be treated before use. Access is by float plane or motorboat only. Boats require a 12-foot or higher tide for shallow-draft approach, and wheelchair ramp access requires a 16-foot tide. The area supports grizzly and black bears, moose, mountain goats, and nesting eagles. Activities include salmon fishing, berry picking, and hunting in season. No developed trails exist, but hiking is possible for those comfortable with unmarked terrain.
Directions
Located 26 miles northeast of Juneau on the east shore of Taku Inlet. Access by float plane or shallow-draft motorboat. A tide of at least 12 feet is recommended for boat approach. The cabin is approximately 1 mile south of Taku Point and 2.2 miles north of Davidson Creek, directly across the inlet from Grizzly Bar.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $45 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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