Turner Lake West Cabin

Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing

Location: JUNEAU, AK, AK

Price: From $45 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (9 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Turner Lake West Cabin is extremely popular and considered to be one of the most beautiful cabins on the Tongass National Forest. It is open for year-round enjoyment, offering scenic views and access to a variety of 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, Bear Boxes, Fishing, Firewood for Sale

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

Turner Lake West Cabin is extremely popular and considered one of the most beautiful cabins on the Tongass National Forest, offering scenic views and access to varied recreational activities including fishing for cutthroat trout.

Wildlife alert: Brown bears present in area; also mountain goats, American mink, belted kingfishers, and common loons within 8km

Insider tips for Turner Lake West Cabin: Book early — this federal campground is extremely popular Access is by float plane or by boating up Taku Inlet with 0.8-mile hike to cabin Bring your own amenities as guests are responsible for several of their own supplies

Skip Turner Lake West Cabin if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this site. You cannot arrange your own transportation — access requires float plane, motor boat, or kayak.

Best time to visit Turner Lake West Cabin: Year-round — Cabin is open for year-round enjoyment.

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

Cell Phone Coverage at Turner Lake West Cabin

Cell signal at Turner Lake West 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★ 4.6 (9 reviews)From $45/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Turner Lake West Cabin is extremely popular and considered to be one of the most beautiful cabins on the Tongass National Forest. It is open for year-round enjoyment, offering scenic views and access to a variety of recreational activities. The site can be accessed by float plane, motor boat or kayak, 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 HookupsFirewood for Sale

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 your own transportation — access requires float plane, motor boat, or kayak

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this federal campground is extremely popular

Access is by float plane or by boating up Taku Inlet with 0.8-mile hike to cabin

Bring your own amenities as guests are responsible for several of their own supplies

Best: Year-round

Cabin is open for year-round enjoyment

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: Brown bears present in area; also mountain goats, American mink, belted kingfishers, and common loons within 8km

Location

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The cabin is located 18 miles east of Juneau at the west end of Turner Lake. Access is by float plane or by boating up Taku Inlet and hiking 0.8 miles to the cabin. 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. Some areas of Taku Inlet are quite shallow; be sure to check nautical c

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 Turner Lake West Cabin cost per night?+
Turner Lake West Cabin costs $45 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Turner Lake West Cabin open?+
Turner Lake West Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Turner Lake West Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Turner Lake West Cabin?+
Turner Lake West Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Turner Lake West Cabin?+
Turner Lake West 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 West Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Turner Lake West 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 West Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Turner Lake West 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
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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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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$45 /night★ 4.6 (9)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Dan Moller Cabin

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Young Lake (South) Cabin

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