Dan Moller Cabin
Tongass National Forest — hiking
Location: JUNEAU, AK, AK
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (8 reviews)
Season: Year-round
The site is open year-round and can be accessed by hiking, snowmobiling, snowshoeing or skiing. The trail in to the cabin is 3-miles with an 1,800-foot elevation gain. Access by snowmobile is allowed only when snow is at least a foot deep.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Firewood for Sale
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This unique wilderness cabin offers year-round access via a challenging 3-mile trail with 1,800-foot elevation gain through muskeg terrain on Douglas Island. Reviewers praise the propane heater, spacious accommodations for groups, stunning views, and the immersive wilderness experience away from civilization.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Orca, Steller Sea Lion, Bald Eagle, and Common Raven are documented in the area within 8km
Insider tips for Dan Moller Cabin: Trail planks are slippery when wet or frosty—use appropriate footwear Access the cabin via Pioneer Street off Cordova Street in West Juneau or Jackson Road trailhead Cabin open to day-hikers 10am-5pm; reserve in advance for other hours or overnight stays Bring your own amenities—visitors are responsible for travel arrangements and safety
Skip Dan Moller Cabin if: You require vehicle access or hookups—this is backcountry only. You are unprepared for extreme weather and wilderness conditions. You cannot handle a strenuous 3-mile hike with significant elevation gain.
Best time to visit Dan Moller Cabin: Winter — Snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and skiing access available when snow depth is at least one foot; propane heater essential for comfort. Summer — Hiking and backpacking optimal; berry picking opportunities available on Douglas Island.
Nearby campgrounds: Admiralty Cove Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Young Lake (North) Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Young Lake (South) Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Mendenhall Campground (JUNEAU, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Dan Moller Cabin
Cell signal at Dan Moller Cabin (JUNEAU, AK): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
The site is open year-round and can be accessed by hiking, snowmobiling, snowshoeing or skiing. The trail in to the cabin is 3-miles with an 1,800-foot elevation gain. Access by snowmobile is allowed only when snow is at least a foot deep.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryTrail planks are slippery when wet or frosty
use appropriate footwear
Access the cabin via Pioneer Street off Cordova Street in West Juneau or Jackson Road trailhead
Cabin open to day-hikers 10am-5pm; reserve in advance for other hours or overnight stays
Bring your own amenities
visitors are responsible for travel arrangements and safety
Snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and skiing access available when snow depth is at least one foot; propane heater essential for comfort
Hiking and backpacking optimal; berry picking opportunities available on Douglas Island
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Located 3.5 miles southwest of Juneau on Douglas Island. Access is by a 3-mile trail on Pioneer Street off Cordova Street in West Juneau or at a trailhead at the end of Jackson Road. The cabin is also accessible by helicopter.
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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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