Windfall Lake Cabin
Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: JUNEAU, AK, AK
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (26 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Windfall Lake Cabin, built in 1998, is one of the most popular cabins on the Tongass National Forest. This rustic retreat is open year-round and is open as an overnight accommodation and a warming hut for winter recreationists. The cabin is an ideal base for enjoying the serenity and beauty of Windfall Lake or participating in various recreational activities.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/windfall-lake-cabin to be notified when sites open up.
One of the most popular cabins on Tongass National Forest, open year-round as both overnight accommodation and warming hut for winter recreationists. Offers stunning views of Windfall Lake with access to diverse recreational activities including fishing, hiking, kayaking, and cross-country skiing.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Humpback Whale, Steller Sea Lion, American Mink, Hoary Marmot, Rock Ptarmigan, Common Raven present within 8km
Insider tips for Windfall Lake Cabin: Book early as a popular federal campground Borrowable canoes available for campers Cabin open to public daily 10am-5pm free of charge; paid reservations required for overnight stays
Skip Windfall Lake Cabin if: Seeking electrical hookups at your site. Requiring road access to your accommodation.
Best time to visit Windfall Lake Cabin: Year-round — Cabin operates year-round and functions as warming hut for winter recreationists; summer enables hiking, kayaking, and fishing.
Nearby campgrounds: Eagle Glacier Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Peterson Lake Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), John Muir Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Sítʼ Yá Hítʼ (JUNEAU, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Windfall Lake Cabin
Cell signal at Windfall Lake Cabin (JUNEAU, AK): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Windfall Lake Cabin, built in 1998, is one of the most popular cabins on the Tongass National Forest. This rustic retreat is open year-round and is open as an overnight accommodation and a warming hut for winter recreationists. The cabin is an ideal base for enjoying the serenity and beauty of Windfall Lake or participating in various recreational activities.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as a popular federal campground
Borrowable canoes available for campers
Cabin open to public daily 10am-5pm free of charge; paid reservations required for overnight stays
Cabin operates year-round and functions as warming hut for winter recreationists; summer enables hiking, kayaking, and fishing
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Access is by hiking trail or floatplane. Take Glacier Highway north of Juneau to 26.6 miles, the parking area is on the right just past Herbert River Road before the Herbert River Bridge. A 1 mile hike on Herbert River Road leads you to the trailhead on the bank of Herbert River. The road is closed to vehicle traffic. The trail is 3 miles and can be used by hikers, snowshoers and skiers. Alternate trail to cabin is 7 miles and starts at the end of Montana Creek Road. The cabin is also accessible
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- 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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