Young Lake (North) Cabin

Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: JUNEAU, AK, AK

Price: From $35 per night

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (7 reviews)

Season: May through October

North Young Lake Cabin offers guests recreation, relaxation and a unique wilderness lodging experience on the northern tip of Admiralty Island in the Tongass National Forest. The remote site offers a scenic setting for hiking, fishing, boating, berry picking and wildlife viewing, all within the vicinity of the cabin. Young Lake North Cabin is one of two cabins on the lake.

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

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

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

Remote wilderness cabin on Admiralty Island in Tongass National Forest offering scenic hiking, fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing. Highly rated by campers (5/5 from 2 reviews) for amazing views and unique lodging experience.

Wildlife alert: Steller's Sea Lion, Humpback Whale, American Mink, Bald Eagle, Arctic Tern, and Short-billed Gull documented in the area

Insider tips for Young Lake (North) Cabin: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Float plane access only from Juneau (approximately 20-minute flight) Helicopter access is illegal in this designated Wilderness area

Skip Young Lake (North) Cabin if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this site. You prefer vehicle access — float plane is the only access method. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Young Lake (North) Cabin: May-October — Official operating season for the cabin.

Nearby campgrounds: Young Lake (South) Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Admiralty Cove Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Dan Moller Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Kathleen Lake Cabin (JUNEAU, AK).

Cell Phone Coverage at Young Lake (North) Cabin

Cell signal at Young Lake (North) 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★ 4.7 (7 reviews)From $35/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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North Young Lake Cabin offers guests recreation, relaxation and a unique wilderness lodging experience on the northern tip of Admiralty Island in the Tongass National Forest. The remote site offers a scenic setting for hiking, fishing, boating, berry picking and wildlife viewing, all within the vicinity of the cabin. Young Lake North Cabin is one of two cabins on the lake.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic Tables
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 prefer vehicle access — float plane is the only access method✕ You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Float plane access only from Juneau (approximately 20-minute flight)

Helicopter access is illegal in this designated Wilderness area

Best: May-October

Official operating season for the cabin

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: Steller's Sea Lion, Humpback Whale, American Mink, Bald Eagle, Arctic Tern, and Short-billed Gull documented in the area

Location

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Access to the cabin is by float plane. It is about a 20-minute flight from Juneau. This cabin is in a designated Wilderness area, and access by helicopter is illegal. In fall, winter and early spring the cabin may be inaccessible due to frozen lake surface (float planes cannot land). The lake is normally ice-free from mid-May through November. Refer to USGS topographic map Juneau A-2. Inclement weather conditions may cause an extension of your trip during any time of the year and winter access c

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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 Young Lake (North) Cabin cost per night?+
Young Lake (North) Cabin costs $35 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Young Lake (North) Cabin open?+
Young Lake (North) Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Young Lake (North) Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Young Lake (North) Cabin?+
Young Lake (North) Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Young Lake (North) Cabin?+
Young Lake (North) 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 Young Lake (North) Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Young Lake (North) Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Young Lake (North) Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Young Lake (North) Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$35 /night★ 4.7 (7)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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