Taku Glacier Cabin
Open — Open year-round for reservations through Recreation.gov. Access requires high tides of at least 12 feet for boats; float plane access available. Helicopter access prohibited March 1 through August 31 due to eagle nesting.
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
Winter Storm Warning issued December 29 at 5:48PM AKST until December 31 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
...SNOW CONTINUES FOR THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE INTO MID WEEK... .Snowfall and periods of freezing rain continue for much of the northern half of the panhandle from Juneau and Icy Strait corridor area northward. The rain/snow line has moved southward today sitting just south of Tenakee Springs and Elfin Cove Monday evening. Snow totals have so far been around 15 to 47 inches across the northern panhandle. A low in the gulf is continuing to send surges of moisture into the panhandle with another surge expected to arrive for the northern inner channels late Monday night, bringing more renewed snowfall rates with it. Following this will be a slight decrease in snow rates Tuesday before a second wave of moisture is expected for late Tuesday night. Into Wednesday precip rates should then start to diminish. The rain/snow line will be wavering south of the Icy Strait area through this entire time period. Please stay tuned to future updates on this impactful storm. * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 17 to 22 inches. * WHERE...Glacier Bay and City and Borough of Juneau. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional accumulating snowfall totals will be highly variable. The bulk of the additional snow accumulation will be where heavier showers move through, and out the road in Juneau. Snowfall rates will pick up again late Monday night, diminish on Tuesday, then pick back up again Tuesday night as a series of waves moves through, though these will be weaker than previous waves.
About
Taku Glacier Cabin is a remote 14 ft. by 16 ft. pan-abode style cabin located 26 miles northeast of Juneau on the east shore of Taku Inlet in the Tongass National Forest. The cabin is fully wheelchair-accessible, featuring ramps between the beach, cabin, and outhouse, and sleeps six people with two single and two double bunks. The cabin includes a table and benches, oil heater, food preparation space, and a large front deck with a picnic table. The cabin is situated on a saltwater beach with old-growth spruce, surrounded by marsh estuary and backed by lightly forested bedrock hillsides with steep canyons and cliffs. It offers spectacular views of Taku Inlet, snow-capped peaks, and both the Taku and Norris Glaciers. The area is home to grizzly and black bears, moose, mountain goats, and nesting eagles. Access is by float plane or shallow draft boat only, requiring tides of at least 12 feet for boat access. High winds often prevent access in Taku Inlet. Guests must bring their own heating oil (#1 diesel or kerosene, approximately one gallon per day), water or water treatment supplies, cooking equipment, sleeping bags, and all other amenities. The area offers opportunities for salmon fishing, kayaking, hiking on undeveloped terrain, and seasonal berry picking and hunting. Helicopter access is prohibited March 1 through August 31 due to eagle nesting.
Directions
Located 26 miles northeast of Juneau on the east shore of Taku Inlet, approximately 1 mile south of Taku Point and 2.2 miles north of Davidson Creek. Access by float plane or shallow draft boat only. Boat access requires tides of at least 12 feet; 16 feet recommended for wheelchair ramp access. Check tide charts in advance.
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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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