Tanis Mesa Cabin

Tongass National Forest — lakeside, hiking

Location: YAKUTAT, AK, AK

Price: From $25 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (2 reviews)

Season: Year-round

This brand new red cedar panabode style cabin (completed August 2024) is tucked between Tanis Mesa and the Brabazon Mountain Range, offering year-round relaxation and recreation. With epic views of Mt Fairweather and several peaks in the Brabzon Range this cabin offers a unique opportunity for fly in remote Big Alaskan adventure. The cabin has a Nordic oil stove ( Kerosene / #1 stove oil only) renters are responsible for bringing there own fuel.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups

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

Brand new red cedar cabin (completed August 2024) offering year-round access with epic views of Mt. Fairweather and the Brabazon Mountain Range, ideal for remote Alaskan adventure via wheeled plane access.

Insider tips for Tanis Mesa Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Bring your own kerosene or #1 stove oil for the Nordic oil stove Accessible only by wheeled plane via the 1,800-ft. airstrip at the cabin

Skip Tanis Mesa Cabin if: You require electrical hookups at your site. You cannot arrange fly-in access via wheeled aircraft. You are unable to transport and manage your own heating fuel.

Best time to visit Tanis Mesa Cabin: Year-round — Cabin operates year-round with Nordic oil stove for heating.

Nearby campgrounds: Alsek River Cabin (YAKUTAT, AK), Italio River Cabin (TONGASS/YAKUTAT, AK), Middle Dangerous River Cabin (YAKUTAT, AK), Situk Lake Cabin (YAKUTAT, AK).

Cell Phone Coverage at Tanis Mesa Cabin

Cell signal at Tanis Mesa Cabin (YAKUTAT, 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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YAKUTAT, AK, AK★ 5 (2 reviews)From $25/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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This brand new red cedar panabode style cabin (completed August 2024) is tucked between Tanis Mesa and the Brabazon Mountain Range, offering year-round relaxation and recreation. With epic views of Mt Fairweather and several peaks in the Brabzon Range this cabin offers a unique opportunity for fly in remote Big Alaskan adventure. The cabin has a Nordic oil stove ( Kerosene / #1 stove oil only) renters are responsible for bringing there own fuel.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Drinking Water

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 electrical hookups at your site✕ You cannot arrange fly-in access via wheeled aircraft✕ You are unable to transport and manage your own heating fuel

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability

Bring your own kerosene or #1 stove oil for the Nordic oil stove

Accessible only by wheeled plane via the 1,800-ft. airstrip at the cabin

Best: Year-round

Cabin operates year-round with Nordic oil stove for heating

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

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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(907) 784-3359· Tongass National Forest
Getting there →

The cabin is located 50 miles southeast of Yakutat between Tanis Mesa and Brabazon Mountain Range. Access is by wheeled plane only via an 1,800-ft. airstrip at the cabin.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Tanis Mesa Cabin cost per night?+
Tanis Mesa Cabin costs $25 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Tanis Mesa Cabin open?+
Tanis Mesa Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Tanis Mesa Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Tanis Mesa Cabin?+
Tanis Mesa Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Tanis Mesa Cabin?+
Tanis Mesa 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 Tanis Mesa Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Tanis Mesa Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Tanis Mesa Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Tanis Mesa Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
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
api.sunrise-sunset.org
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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$25 /night★ 5 (2)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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