Lake Alexander Cabin
Lake Alexander Cabin offers recreation, relaxation and a unique wilderness lodging experience in Tongass National Forest, on the northwest end of Lake Alexander, a part of the Admiralty Island Canoe Route. The remote site offers a scenic setting for hiking, fishing, canoeing and wildlife viewing. Access to the cabin is via floatplane or canoe/kayak 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
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| Site | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Partial | Lakefront | 6 / – | 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 |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Only one change per reservation for all Alaska cabins is allowed. Change is defined as a modification to the start or end date of the reservation; after one change has been made, if additional changes are desired, the customer must cancel the current reservation and re-book the new dates. |
The primitive, pre-cut cedar, pan-abode style log cabin sleeps up to six people on wooden bunkbeds without mattresses. The cabin is equipped with a table, benches, a wood stove for heat and an outside toilet. The cabin does not have running water or electricity. Visitors must bring their own food, water, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cook stoves, matches, cooking gear/utensils, light source, 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 floatplane or canoe/kayak with portage. It is about a 45-minute flight from Juneau. By canoe and portage, it is about 6.5 miles from Mole Harbor. Refer to USGS topographic map Sitka C-1, C-2.
| Nearest town | Juneau, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 57.6701° N, 134.1852° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Firewood is generally stacked in a woodshed near the cabin, but it is not guaranteed.
Explore
Trails nearby
- 1.1 miBeaver to Hasselborg0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 1.6 miMole Harbor to Alexander2.5 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 2.6 miHasselborg Creek1 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 2.6 miHasselborg to Guerin2 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 3.5 miHasselborg to McKinney0.9 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
- Hasselborg Lake East Shelter CabinBuilding · Angoon · 1.1 mi
- Beaver Lake DamStructure · Angoon · 1.3 mi
- Alexander Lake Shelter CabinBuilding · Angoon · 1.6 mi
Natural features
The cabin is situated under a canopy of old-growth forest, overlooking scenic Lake Alexander at an elevation of 350 feet. The cabin is located in the Kootznoowoo Wilderness which encompasses 956,255 acres of the island. Dense spruce and hemlock forests, lakes and muskeg define the landscape, while distant rocky peaks tower along the island's high crest, reaching elevations of over 3,000 feet. Wildlife in the area abounds. Sitka black-tailed deer find habitat in the dense forest and bald eagles perch in treetops along most beaches. Brown bear frequent the area as well.
Recreation
Anglers will find Lake Alexander to be a scenic setting for catching cutthroat trout and Dolly Varden. Visitors are welcome to use the skiff with oars available at the cabin, and may choose to bring a small outboard motor. The motor must be less than 10 horsepower due to wilderness regulations. Visitors must bring personal floatation devices. Originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930s, the Admiralty Island Canoe Route features portages of varying difficulty linking seven mountain lakes in the heart of Admiralty Island's Kootznoowoo Wilderness between Angoon and Seymour Canal. Several trails are accessible by boat along the route, offering access to pristine wilderness settings. From the cabin, a 2.4-mile trail from the east end of the lake goes to Mole Harbor. A paddle through Lake Alexander to the west end of the Beaver Lake leads to a.25 mile trail to Hasselborg Lake.
Nearby
Admiralty Island 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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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Lake Alexander Cabin?
Sites at Lake Alexander Cabin are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Lake Alexander Cabin?
Only one change per reservation for all Alaska cabins is allowed. Change is defined as a modification to the start or end date of the reservation; after one change has been made, if additional changes are desired, the customer must cancel the current reservation and re-book the new dates.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Lake Alexander Cabin?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Lake Alexander Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Lake Alexander Cabin?
Yes, pets are allowed at Lake Alexander Cabin. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Lake Alexander Cabin?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Lake Alexander Cabin?
Anglers will find Lake Alexander to be a scenic setting for catching cutthroat trout and Dolly Varden. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Lake Alexander Cabin?
Juneau, Alaska. Admiralty Island 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 Lake Alexander Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Kook Lake Cabin (30.5 mi), Sitkoh Lake (East) Cabin (33.9 mi), and Sitkoh Lake (West) Cabin (35.5 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby