Lake Alexander Cabin

Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: JUNEAU, AK, AK

Price: From $35 per night

Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (9 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale

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

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

Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles and Common Loons present in area

Insider tips for Lake Alexander Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Access requires floatplane (45 minutes from Juneau) or canoe/kayak with portage (6.5 miles from Mole Harbor) Bring your own amenities as visitors are responsible for their own supplies and safety

Skip Lake Alexander Cabin if: You need hookups - no hookups available at site. You require road access - access only by floatplane or canoe/kayak with portage. You need services outside May-October operating season.

Best time to visit Lake Alexander Cabin: May-October — Official operating season for the cabin.

Nearby campgrounds: Hasselborg Creek Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Big Shaheen Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Jims Lake Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Florence Lake (East) Cabin (JUNEAU, AK).

Cell Phone Coverage at Lake Alexander Cabin

Cell signal at Lake Alexander 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★ 4.9 (9 reviews)From $35/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesFirewood for Sale
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 need hookups - no hookups available at site✕ You require road access - access only by floatplane or canoe/kayak with portage✕ You need services outside May-October operating season

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability

Access requires floatplane (45 minutes from Juneau) or canoe/kayak with portage (6.5 miles from Mole Harbor)

Bring your own amenities as visitors are responsible for their own supplies and safety

Best: May-October

Official operating season for the cabin

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

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.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Bald Eagles and Common Loons present in area

Location

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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. Click here for information about reaching Forest Service cabins.

Campground entrance

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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 Lake Alexander Cabin cost per night?+
Lake Alexander Cabin costs $35 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Lake Alexander Cabin open?+
Lake Alexander Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Lake Alexander Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Lake Alexander Cabin?+
Lake Alexander Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Lake Alexander Cabin?+
Lake Alexander 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 Lake Alexander Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Lake Alexander Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Lake Alexander Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Lake Alexander Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$35 /night★ 4.9 (9)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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