Tanis Mesa Cabin
Open year-round. Reservations required via Recreation.gov. Access by wheeled plane only via the 1,800-foot airstrip adjacent to the cabin. No current alerts.
High Wind Watch issued September 18 at 10:07PM AKDT until September 20 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...City and Borough of Yakutat. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds could blow around unsecured objects, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will quickly increase as a strong low pressure system moves into the northern gulf. Confidence is high that wind gusts will reach near 40 to 50 mph, but confidence remains lower that the Yakutat will experience wind gusts as high as 60 mph, although still possible.
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…
About
Tanis Mesa Cabin is a newly constructed 15x17-foot red cedar panabode-style cabin tucked between Tanis Mesa and the Brabazon Mountain Range in the Tongass National Forest. Completed in August 2024, the cabin sits on mostly flat terrain surrounded by blueberry bushes, with interspersed stands of cottonwood, alder, and willow nearby. Tanis Mesa rises about 500 feet above the cabin to the southwest, while the peaks of the Brabazon Range reach over 3,000 feet to the northeast. The cabin sleeps four on single wooden bunks and includes a table with benches, a Nordic oil stove for heat, fire ring, redwood picnic table, and an outside pit toilet. A 12x12-foot A-frame meat shed provides storage for game or gear. The deck features both steps and a ramp. Visitors must bring their own #1 stove oil or kerosene for heating, drinking water, sleeping bags, cooking stove and gear, and all supplies. All trash must be packed out. Tanis Lake lies two miles north via a moderate hike, with dense brush on the final quarter mile. Hikers are rewarded with views of Fassett Glacier calving into the lake. The area supports moose, brown bear, black bear, and mountain goats, making it popular for hunting. Mt. Fairweather is visible to the southeast on clear days.
Directions
Located 50 miles southeast of Yakutat between Tanis Mesa and the Brabazon Mountain Range. Access is by wheeled plane only via an 1,800-foot airstrip at the cabin. A 300-foot trail connects the airstrip to the cabin. Helicopter access may be possible depending on weather and ground conditions.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 784-3359 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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