Turner Lake East Cabin

Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing

Location: JUNEAU, AK, AK

Price: From $45 per night

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (4 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Turner Lake East Cabin is open for year-round enjoyment.. Guests can enjoy scenic views, wildlife watching and a variety of recreational activities. The site can be accessed by float plane, depending on conditions.

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

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

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

Turner Lake East Cabin offers year-round access to scenic mountain views, waterfalls, and hanging glaciers with excellent fishing and wildlife watching opportunities on Turner Lake's east bank.

Insider tips for Turner Lake East Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Access is by float plane only — arrange your own transportation and verify conditions before travel Bring your own amenities as guests are responsible for supplies and safety

Skip Turner Lake East Cabin if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this site. You cannot arrange float plane access — this is the only way to reach the cabin. You're traveling in fall, winter, or early spring — frozen lake conditions may make the cabin inaccessible.

Best time to visit Turner Lake East Cabin: Late spring through early fall — Cabin may be inaccessible in fall, winter, and early spring due to frozen lake conditions.

Nearby campgrounds: Turner Lake West Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Taku Glacier Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Dan Moller Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Young Lake (South) Cabin (JUNEAU, AK).

Cell Phone Coverage at Turner Lake East Cabin

Cell signal at Turner Lake East 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★ 4.8 (4 reviews)From $45/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Turner Lake East Cabin is open for year-round enjoyment.. Guests can enjoy scenic views, wildlife watching and a variety of recreational activities. The site can be accessed by float plane, depending on conditions.

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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.
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsBear Boxes
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
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 this site✕ You cannot arrange float plane access — this is the only way to reach the cabin✕ You're traveling in fall, winter, or early spring — frozen lake conditions may make the cabin inaccessible

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability

Access is by float plane only

arrange your own transportation and verify conditions before travel

Bring your own amenities as guests are responsible for supplies and safety

Best: Late spring through early fall

Cabin may be inaccessible in fall, winter, and early spring due to frozen lake conditions

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.

Location

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The cabin is located 24 miles east of Juneau, Alaska, at the east end of Turner Lake. Access by float plane only. In fall, winter and early spring, the cabin may be inaccessible due to frozen lake surface (float planes cannot land). Please call the Juneau Ranger District to check on conditions ahead of time at (907) 586-8800. Turner Lake is typically not ice-free until June.

Campground entrance

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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 Turner Lake East Cabin cost per night?+
Turner Lake East Cabin costs $45 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Turner Lake East Cabin open?+
Turner Lake East Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Turner Lake East Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Turner Lake East Cabin?+
Turner Lake East Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Turner Lake East Cabin?+
Turner Lake East 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 Turner Lake East Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Turner Lake East Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Turner Lake East Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Turner Lake East Cabin is open Year-round. 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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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$45 /night★ 4.8 (4)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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