Big Shaheen Cabin
Big Shaheen Cabin offers guests an opportunity for recreation, relaxation and a unique wilderness lodging experience in the central part of Admiralty Island in the Tongass National Forest. The remote site offers a scenic setting for hiking, fishing, canoeing and wildlife viewing, all within the vicinity of the cabin. The cabin is one of three on Hasselborg Lake, which is seven miles long and part of the Admiralty Island Canoe Route. Access to the cabin is float plane or canoe with portage. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.
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Site mix
| Cabins | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Partial | Lakefront | 8 / – | 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
| Pets | Allowed |
The log cabin has two bedrooms and a living room/kitchen area. It is furnished with wooden bunks (no mattresses) and can accommodate up to eight people. The cabin is equipped with a table, benches, a cooking counter, an oil stove for heat, a broom and an outside toilet. The cabin does not have running water or electricity. Guests must bring their own food, water, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cook stove, matches, cooking gear/utensils, light source, No.1 stove oil (estimate about 10 to 20 gallons per week), toilet paper, first aid kit and garbage bags. Water from any natural site must be filtered, boiled or chemically treated before drinking.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
Access to the cabin is by float plane or canoe with portage. It is about a 45-minute flight from Juneau. By canoe and portage, it is about 10 miles from Mole Harbor. This cabin is in a designated Wilderness area, and access by helicopter is illegal.
| Nearest town | Juneau, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 57.7016° N, 134.2765° W · Directions ↗ |
Explore
Trails nearby
- 1.2 miHasselborg to McKinney0.9 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 2.5 miHasselborg Creek1 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 2.5 miHasselborg to Guerin2 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 3 miBeaver to Hasselborg0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 4.4 miGuerin to Distin0.4 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
This campground sits inside Kootznoowoo Wilderness.
- inKootznoowoo Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 989,922 acres
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.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Big Shaheen CabinBuilding · Angoon · 0 mi
- Beaver Lake DamStructure · Angoon · 2.8 mi
- Lake Guerin East Shelter CabinBuilding · Angoon · 2.9 mi
Natural features
At an elevation of 300 feet, the cabin is situated under a canopy of old growth forest, at the edge of scenic Hasselborg Lake. It is located in the Kootznoowoo Wilderness which encompasses 956,255 acres of the island. Dense spruce and hemlock forests, glacier-fed streams, lakes and muskeg openings define the landscape, while rocky peaks tower along the island's high crest, reaching elevations of over 3,000 feet. Sitka black-tailed deer make a home in the dense forest and bald eagles perch in treetops along most beaches. Brown bears frequent the area as well (learn more about bear safety ).
Recreation
Hasselborg Lake offers fishing for cutthroat trout, Dolly Varden and kokanee salmon. A small fishing boat with oars is provided at the cabin. Guests will need to bring their own life jackets and may choose to bring a small (10-horsepower), outboard motor. Little Shaheen cabin is close by, connected by a 100-yard trail. Other trails can be accessed by boat. From Hasselborg Lake, trails lead to Lake Guerin, Beaver Lake, Lake McKinney, and Hasselborg River. Lake Guerin and Beaver Lake are on the Admiralty Island Canoe Route, offering guests access to pristine wilderness settings.
Nearby
Admiralty Island also has a rich cultural heritage, which is evident in the traditional native village of Angoon, the island's only permanent settlement.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Big Shaheen Cabin?
Sites at Big Shaheen 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 Big Shaheen Cabin?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Big Shaheen Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Big Shaheen Cabin?
Yes, pets are allowed at Big Shaheen Cabin. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Big Shaheen Cabin?
Hasselborg Lake offers fishing for cutthroat trout, Dolly Varden and kokanee salmon. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Big Shaheen Cabin?
Juneau, Alaska. Admiralty Island also has a rich cultural heritage, which is evident in the traditional native village of Angoon, the island's only permanent settlement.
Source: Getting there
What if Big Shaheen Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Kook Lake Cabin (27.2 mi), Sitkoh Lake (East) Cabin (31.5 mi), and Sitkoh Lake (West) Cabin (33.1 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby