Young Lake South Cabin
Open — Open year-round for reservations. Float plane access may be limited or impossible during fall, winter, and early spring when the lake surface is frozen. The lake is normally ice-free from mid-May through November.
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
Young Lake South Cabin provides a remote wilderness lodging experience in the Kootznoowoo Wilderness on Admiralty Island National Monument within the Tongass National Forest. This pan-abode style cedar log cabin sits in a forested area 50 feet back from the south end of Young Lake at 320 feet elevation. The one-room cabin sleeps 4-6 people on wooden bunks without mattresses and is equipped with a table, benches, cooking counter, shelves, an oil heating stove, and an outside pit toilet. The cabin is accessible only by floatplane, approximately 15-20 minutes from Juneau. The lake is normally ice-free from mid-May through November, but may be inaccessible during fall, winter, and early spring when the lake surface freezes. A skiff with oars is provided at the cabin for exploring the lake and fishing. Guests may bring small outboard motors under 10 horsepower per wilderness regulations. Young Lake offers excellent fishing for cutthroat trout, dolly varden, and coho salmon. The Admiralty Cove-Young Lake trail begins at the cabin and extends 4.5 miles to Admiralty Cabin, following relatively flat terrain along creeks. Brown bears frequent the area, especially during salmon runs from July through August. The remote wilderness setting provides opportunities for wildlife viewing including Sitka black-tailed deer and bald eagles, berry picking, and experiencing the dense spruce and hemlock forests characteristic of the Tongass.
Directions
Access by floatplane only from Juneau, approximately 15-20 minute flight. Alternative hiking access via 5.8-mile trail from Admiralty Cove. Helicopter access is prohibited in this designated Wilderness area. Refer to USGS topographic map Juneau A-2.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 586-8800 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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