Cabin rental · U.S. Forest Service · Tongass National Forest · Juneau, AK

Florence Lake (East) Cabin

Florence Lake (East) Cabin offers guests recreation, relaxation and a unique wilderness lodging experience on the western side of Admiralty Island in the Tongass National Forest. The remote site offers a scenic setting for fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing, all within the vicinity of the cabin. Access to the cabin is float plane only. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

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Site guide

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A03PartialLakefront7 / –Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

The primitive, cedar log cabin ( A-frame style ) has bunk beds with no mattresses and a loft, to accommodate up to seven people. It is also equipped with a table, benches, an oil stove for heat and an outside toilet. Other amenities include cooking counters, shelves, cupboard space and a broom. The cabin does not have running water or electricity. Guests must bring their own water, food, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cook stoves, matches, cooking gear/utensils, light source, No.1 stove oil, toilet paper, first aid kit and garbage bags, among other necessities.

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Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Florence Lake (East) Cabin20°30°40°50°60°January: 9.44 inches of precipitationFebruary: 6.52 inches of precipitationMarch: 6.29 inches of precipitationApril: 5.94 inches of precipitationMay: 5.32 inches of precipitationJune: 6.07 inches of precipitationJuly: 8.11 inches of precipitationAugust: 10.07 inches of precipitationSeptember: 13.09 inches of precipitationOctober: 12.65 inches of precipitationNovember: 10.59 inches of precipitationDecember: 10.43 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 24.4°F averageFebruary: 25.6°F averageMarch: 28.2°F averageApril: 36.3°F averageMay: 43.9°F averageJune: 50.2°F averageJuly: 53.4°F averageAugust: 52.9°F averageSeptember: 47.1°F averageOctober: 38.0°F averageNovember: 30.2°F averageDecember: 26.3°F average0 in5 in10 in15 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Eaglecrest Base, 32 miles from the campground at 1,134 feet, station USC00502610 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 105 inches a year.

Getting there

Access to the cabin is by float plane. It is about a 30-minute flight from Juneau. In fall, winter, and early spring, the cabin may be inaccessible due to frozen lake surface (float planes cannot land). The lake is normally ice free from mid-May through November.

Nearest townJuneau, Alaska
Coordinates57.8130° N, 134.5797° W · Directions ↗

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 4 mi
    Lake Florence
    1.4 mi trail · hiking, horse

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Kootznoowoo Wilderness.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

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Natural features

The cabin sits in a thick vegetated understory, within 150 feet of a small lakeside beach that lies beneath a canopy of old-growth forest. However, much of the surrounding area is private land and has been clear cut. Dense spruce and hemlock forests, glacier-fed streams, lakes and muskeg openings define the surrounding landscape, while rocky spires rise along the island's high crest in the distance. Sitka black-tailed deer stay well hidden in the dense forest but bald eagles are easily found in treetops along most beaches. Waterfowl are in abundance on the island's many lakes, and brown bears frequent the area (learn more about bear safety ).

Recreation

Florence Lake offers fishing for rainbow trout, Dolly Varden and northern pike. A small fishing boat with oars is provided at the cabin, however, guests need to bring their own life jackets and possibly, a small outboard (10-horsepower) motor. Hikers may enjoy traversing a primitive 1.2-mile trail at the west end of the lake. The trail leads to a saltwater beach. Beachcombers may find Japanese fishing floats, shells, bottles, and other wave-swept treasures from the open ocean.

Nearby

Bear viewing is available during the summer at Pack Creek if you obtain a permit, or in other remote bays with a little extra effort and skill. Sea kayaking is possible in Seymour Canal for those with the time and skills, or for those who employ the services of guides. The lands surrounding the Forest Service property and cabin belong to the Shee Atika Corporation. A permit is required for any activity on corporation land. Entry without a permit will be considered trespassing and subject to legal action. The cost of the permit for noncommercial users is $25 per person, for up to 7 consecutive days. This fee-based permit was instituted by Shee Atika during the summer of 2004. The forested land immediately surrounding the cabin is Forest Service land. Use of this land and the lake does not require a Shee Atika permit.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Florence Lake (East) Cabin?

Sites at Florence Lake (East) Cabin are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Florence Lake (East) Cabin?

Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Florence Lake (East) Cabin have?

1 site, including 1 cabin.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Florence Lake (East) Cabin?

Yes, pets are allowed at Florence Lake (East) Cabin. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Florence Lake (East) Cabin?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Florence Lake (East) Cabin?

Florence Lake offers fishing for rainbow trout, Dolly Varden and northern pike. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Florence Lake (East) Cabin?

Juneau, Alaska. Bear viewing is available during the summer at Pack Creek if you obtain a permit, or in other remote bays with a little extra effort and skill.

Source: Getting there

What if Florence Lake (East) Cabin is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Kook Lake Cabin (18.9 mi), Sitkoh Lake (East) Cabin (27.1 mi), and Sitkoh Lake (West) Cabin (28.5 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby