Kathleen Lake Cabin

Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing

Location: JUNEAU, AK, AK

Price: From $25 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (2 reviews)

Season: May through October

Kathleen Lake Cabin offers recreation, relaxation and a unique wilderness lodging experience on the western section of Admiralty Island in the Tongass National Forest. The remote site offers a scenic setting for fishing, boating and wildlife viewing. Access to the cabin is floatplane only.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/kathleen-lake-cabin to be notified when sites open up.

Kathleen Lake Cabin offers a remote wilderness lodging experience in the Tongass National Forest with scenic settings for fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing on Admiralty Island.

Insider tips for Kathleen Lake Cabin: Access is floatplane only, approximately 30 minutes from Juneau Visitors must arrange their own floatplane transportation and bring their own amenities Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site

Skip Kathleen Lake Cabin if: You require hookups—no hookups available at this site. You need vehicle access—floatplane only. You cannot visit May through October—seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Kathleen Lake Cabin: May-October — Official operating season; cabin may be inaccessible due to frozen lake surface in fall, winter, and early spring.

Nearby campgrounds: Florence Lake (East) Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Young Lake (South) Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Young Lake (North) Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Kennel Creek Cabin (Ak) (Hoonah, AK).

Cell Phone Coverage at Kathleen Lake Cabin

Cell signal at Kathleen Lake 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.

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JUNEAU, AK, AK★ 4 (2 reviews)From $25/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Kathleen Lake Cabin offers recreation, relaxation and a unique wilderness lodging experience on the western section of Admiralty Island in the Tongass National Forest. The remote site offers a scenic setting for fishing, boating and wildlife viewing. Access to the cabin is floatplane only.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Electric Hookups

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You require hookups—no hookups available at this site✕ You need vehicle access—floatplane only✕ You cannot visit May through October—seasonal operations only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Access is floatplane only, approximately 30 minutes from Juneau

Visitors must arrange their own floatplane transportation and bring their own amenities

Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site

Best: May-October

Official operating season; cabin may be inaccessible due to frozen lake surface in fall, winter, and early spring

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Location

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Access to the cabin is by floatplane. It is about a 30-minute flight from Juneau. In fall, winter and early spring, the cabin may be inaccessible due to frozen lake surface (floatplanes cannot land). The lake is normally ice free from mid-May through November. Refer to USGS topographic map Sitka D-2, D-3.

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Community

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Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Kathleen Lake Cabin cost per night?+
Kathleen Lake Cabin costs $25 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Kathleen Lake Cabin open?+
Kathleen Lake Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Kathleen Lake Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Kathleen Lake Cabin?+
Kathleen Lake Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Kathleen Lake Cabin?+
Kathleen Lake Cabin is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Kathleen Lake Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Kathleen Lake Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Kathleen Lake Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Kathleen Lake Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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$25 /night★ 4 (2)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Florence Lake (East) Cabin

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Young Lake (South) Cabin

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Young Lake (North) Cabin

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From $35/night

Kennel Creek Cabin (Ak)

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