Yakutat / Tongass National Forest

Tanis Mesa Cabin

Open — Open year-round for reservations via Recreation.gov. Access by wheeled plane or helicopter weather permitting.

About

Tanis Mesa Cabin is a brand new red cedar panabode style cabin completed in August 2024, offering year-round access to remote wilderness between Tanis Mesa and the Brabazon Mountain Range. The cabin sits on mostly flat terrain surrounded by blueberry bushes with interspersed stands of cottonwood, alder and willow beginning about half a mile away. Epic views of Mt. Fairweather and several peaks in the Brabazon Range make this a spectacular location for experiencing big Alaskan scenery. The 15x17-ft cabin is equipped with four single bunks, a table and benches, a Nordic oil stove for heating, and basic amenities including a broom and fire ring. Outside, visitors will find a nice deck with both steps and a ramp, a redwood picnic table, a large A-frame style shed for storing game or gear, and an outhouse. A 12x12-ft meat shed is available for hunters. The cabin is connected to the 1,800-ft airstrip by a short 300-foot trail. Recreation opportunities include hiking to Tanis Lake 2 miles north, where Fassett Glacier can be seen cascading into the northeast end of the lake. The Brabazon Mountains offer excellent mountain goat hunting opportunities, while moose and brown bear hunting is good around the cabin. Visitors must bring their own #1 stove oil for heating, drinking water, sleeping bags, pads, cooking equipment, and all supplies. Access is by wheeled plane or helicopter only, depending on weather and ground conditions.

Directions

Located 50 miles southeast of Yakutat between Tanis Mesa and Brabazon Mountain Range. Access is by wheeled plane or helicopter only via an 1,800-ft airstrip. The cabin is connected to the airstrip by a short 300-foot trail.

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