Eagle Glacier Cabin
Tongass National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: JUNEAU, AK, AK
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (21 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Eagle Glacier Cabin is open year-round for outdoor enthusiasts. This remote retreat is tucked into a peaceful lake setting that offers spectacular mountain views and its very own glacier. The site is accessed by hiking or snowshoeing or cross-country skiing 5.5 miles from the Amalga Trailhead off of Glacier Highway.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Firewood for Sale
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Year-round remote cabin in a peaceful lake setting with spectacular mountain views and its own glacier. Highly rated by campers (4.4/5 stars) for a unique backcountry experience.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Northern Sea Otter, Humpback Whale, American Mink, North American Porcupine, Common Raven, Bonaparte's Gull, and Caspian Tern documented in the area.
Insider tips for Eagle Glacier Cabin: Book early — federal campground with limited availability Access requires 5.5-mile hike from Amalga Trailhead at mile marker 27.3 on Glacier Highway; plan accordingly for fitness level Bring your own amenities — this is a remote, self-sufficient experience
Skip Eagle Glacier Cabin if: You need hookups — no electric or water hookups available. You prefer developed campground facilities — outhouse and minimal amenities only. You cannot hike 5.5 miles with gear — only trail access available.
Best time to visit Eagle Glacier Cabin: Year-round — Cabin is open year-round; accessible via hiking in warmer months and snowshoeing or cross-country skiing in winter.
Nearby campgrounds: Windfall Lake Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Peterson Lake Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), John Muir Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Sítʼ Yá Hítʼ (JUNEAU, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Eagle Glacier Cabin
Cell signal at Eagle Glacier 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.
Eagle Glacier Cabin is open year-round for outdoor enthusiasts. This remote retreat is tucked into a peaceful lake setting that offers spectacular mountain views and its very own glacier. The site is accessed by hiking or snowshoeing or cross-country skiing 5.5 miles from the Amalga Trailhead off of Glacier Highway.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground with limited availability
Access requires 5.5-mile hike from Amalga Trailhead at mile marker 27.3 on Glacier Highway; plan accordingly for fitness level
Bring your own amenities
this is a remote, self-sufficient experience
Cabin is open year-round; accessible via hiking in warmer months and snowshoeing or cross-country skiing in winter
Things to do nearby
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Getting there →
Located 23 miles northwest of Juneau. Access by the Amalga trail, 5.5 miles to the cabin from mile marker 27.3 on the Glacier Highway. The trailhead is on the north end of Eagle River Bridge and follows upstream on north side of Eagle River. 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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