Taku Glacier view

Taku Glacier Cabin

Open

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.

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…

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 Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a) & (b), the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails located within and/or administered by the…

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 REGIONPursuant to Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart B, Section261. so (a) (b), the following is prohibited on National Forest Developmentroads…

Area and Road Closure Order Prince of Wales Ranger District

The Ross Adams Mine area will be closed for public safety due to contamination removal and remediation work that includes the continuous use of large heavy earthmoving equipment (on the road system that accesses the mine site and locations where work will be occurring).The closure will be in place…

Beaver Falls Prohibitions Thorne Bay Ranger District

The following acts are prohibited in the Tongass National Forest within the Thorne Bay Ranger District:  Being on, going into, or using any part of the boardwalk trail leading to the Beaver Falls karst viewing areas, Forest Service Trails 54776, 54776A, and 54776B.

Anan Wildlife Observatory Forest Order Wrangell Ranger District

To provide for public safety and resource protection, the following acts are prohibited on the National Forest System lands described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A (the “Use Restriction Area”).PROHIBITIONSA. Going into, being upon, entering, or…

Mendenhall Lake Campground and Auk Village Campground Occupancy Prohibitions Juneau Ranger District

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited within the Mendenhall Lake Campground and the Auk Village Campground:1.Camping for a period longer than 14 days within a 50-day period. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(a).2.Entering or remaining in a campground between…

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

Availability

Photos

Taku Glacier view
USFS maintenance boat with glaciers in background
Taku Glacier Cabin
Fire ring view of Taku Glacier
Grizzly Bar and Glacier from Cabin
Taku Glacier Cabin

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