Windfall Lake Cabin
Open year-round. Reservations required via Recreation.gov at $75 per night. The cabin also functions as a day-use warming hut for winter recreationists. No potable water or electricity provided. Visitors must pack out all trash.
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
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Back Loop Bridge Trailhead Emergency Closure Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area JRD
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a) & (b), the following acts are prohibited on the Tongass National Forest, Juneau Ranger District as depicted on the map attached as Attachment 1.This order will be rescinded no later than July 25, 2026. For the protection of public health and safety due to…
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
Windfall Lake Cabin sits on the eastern shore of crystal-clear Windfall Lake, surrounded by dense evergreen forest and mountain views. This 14x16-ft pan-abode style cabin is one of the most popular rentals in Tongass National Forest, offering a rustic wilderness retreat accessible only by trail or floatplane. The cabin sleeps six on two single and two double bunks and includes a propane furnace with fuel provided, wood stove, axe, splitting maul, table, and benches. An elevated boardwalk connects the dock, cabin, and vault toilet outhouse. The front deck features a picnic table overlooking the lake, and a campfire ring sits outside for evening fires. Visitors must bring all food, cooking gear, sleeping bags, lanterns, toilet paper, and garbage bags, as there is no electricity, firewood, or potable water. Lake water can be treated for drinking. Bears frequent the area, and visitors should be prepared for wildlife encounters. Recreation opportunities include canoeing on Windfall Lake (bring your own flotation devices), salmon and trout fishing with a state license, and hiking or skiing the surrounding trails. In winter, the cabin doubles as a warming hut for cross-country skiers and snowshoers. The Windfall Lake Trail gains only 100 feet over 3.3 miles, making it accessible to most fitness levels, though winter access may require snowshoes or skis.
Directions
Take Glacier Highway north of Juneau to mile 26.6. The parking area is on the right just past Herbert River Road before the Herbert River Bridge. Hike 1 mile on Herbert River Road (closed to vehicles) to reach the Windfall Lake Trailhead on the bank of Herbert River. From there, the cabin is 3.3 miles on the Windfall Lake Trail. An alternate 7-mile route starts at the end of Montana Creek Road. The cabin is also accessible by floatplane or jet boat via Herbert River from Eagle Beach.
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 | $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 225-3101 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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