Taku Glacier Cabin
Tongass National Forest — ocean access, fishing, hiking
Location: JUNEAU, AK, AK
Price: From $45 per night
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (5 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Taku Glacier Cabin is open for year-round relaxation and recreation in Alaska’s beautiful Inside Passage. The cabin is in a prime location for glacier viewing and wildlife watching, offering access to many recreational activities. The site can be accessed by float plane, motor boat or kayak, depending on conditions.
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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Taku Glacier Cabin offers year-round access to Alaska's Inside Passage with prime glacier viewing and wildlife watching opportunities. Google reviews consistently praise the stunning scenery, fresh salmon dining, and diverse recreational activities.
Wildlife alert: Brown bears, orcas, harbor seals, and short-billed gulls present in the area—use caution when hiking through dense forest
Insider tips for Taku Glacier Cabin: Access requires float plane, motor boat, or kayak—arrange transportation in advance Located 26 miles northeast of Juneau on Taku Inlet's east shore High tide required for inboard/outboard boat access
Skip Taku Glacier Cabin if: You expect traditional hookups—no electric or water hookups available at this site. You cannot arrange your own transportation—access is by float plane, motor boat, or kayak only. You book last-minute—this is a federal campground with early booking recommended.
Best time to visit Taku Glacier Cabin: Year-round — Campground operates year-round per verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Turner Lake West Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Turner Lake East Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Dan Moller Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Mendenhall Campground (JUNEAU, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Taku Glacier Cabin
Cell signal at Taku 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.
Taku Glacier Cabin is open for year-round relaxation and recreation in Alaska’s beautiful Inside Passage. The cabin is in a prime location for glacier viewing and wildlife watching, offering access to many recreational activities. The site can be accessed by float plane, motor boat or kayak, depending on conditions.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryAccess requires float plane, motor boat, or kayak
arrange transportation in advance
Located 26 miles northeast of Juneau on Taku Inlet's east shore
High tide required for inboard/outboard boat access
Campground operates year-round per verified data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
The cabin is located 26 miles northeast of Juneau on the east shore of Taku Inlet. Access is by motor boat or float plane. Access with an inboard/outboard boat is possible but requires a high tide approach during a large tide cycle. A tide of at least 12 feet is recommended for shallow draft boats to reach the cabin; please check tide charts in advance. The cabin is approximately a mile south of Taku Point and 2.2 miles north of Davidson Creek, directly across the inlet from Grizzly Bar.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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