Big Shaheen Cabin
Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: JUNEAU, AK, AK
Price: From $45 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Big Shaheen Cabin offers a remote wilderness lodging experience on Hasselborg Lake in Tongass National Forest with access to hiking, fishing, canoeing, and wildlife viewing. The scenic setting provides genuine isolation and recreation opportunities unavailable at typical campgrounds.
Wildlife alert: Common Loons present in the area; expect to see and hear these birds near the water.
Insider tips for Big Shaheen Cabin: Book early — it's a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand Plan your access method in advance: float plane (45 minutes from Juneau) or canoe with portage from Mole Harbor (about 10 miles) Helicopter access is illegal in this designated Wilderness area, so float plane or canoe are your only options
Skip Big Shaheen Cabin if: You need electrical hookups — this site has no hookups despite the amenities list mentioning 'Electric Hookups'. You require vehicle access — this is remote and accessible only by float plane or canoe with portage.
Best time to visit Big Shaheen Cabin: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only, as stated in verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Little Shaheen Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Hasselborg Creek Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Lake Alexander Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Jims Lake Cabin (JUNEAU, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Big Shaheen Cabin
Cell signal at Big Shaheen Cabin (JUNEAU, AK): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
it's a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand
Plan your access method in advance: float plane (45 minutes from Juneau) or canoe with portage from Mole Harbor (about 10 miles)
Helicopter access is illegal in this designated Wilderness area, so float plane or canoe are your only options
Campground operates seasonally during these months only, as stated in verified data
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Wildlife nearby
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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. In the fall, winter, and early spring, the cabin may be inaccessible due to frozen lake surface (float planes cannot land). The lake is typically ice-free from mid-May through November. Refer to USGS topographic map Sitka C-1, C-2.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Tongass National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Tongass National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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