Young Lake (South) Cabin
Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: JUNEAU, AK, AK
Price: From $35 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (5 reviews)
Season: May through October
South 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. South Young Lake 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
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Remote wilderness cabin on Admiralty Island in Tongass National Forest offering scenic hiking, fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing. Google reviewers consistently praised the cabin's amazing location and great views.
Wildlife alert: Brown Bears, Bald Eagles, Humpback Whales, Steller's Sea Lions, and Arctic Terns present in the area
Insider tips for Young Lake (South) Cabin: Book early—this is a popular federal campground Float plane access only, approximately 20 minutes from Juneau Helicopter access is illegal in this designated Wilderness area
Skip Young Lake (South) Cabin if: You need electrical hookups—no hookups available at this site. You cannot arrange float plane transportation. You want to visit outside May-October seasonal window.
Best time to visit Young Lake (South) Cabin: May-October — Campground operational season only.
Nearby campgrounds: Young Lake (North) Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Admiralty Cove Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Dan Moller Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Kathleen Lake Cabin (JUNEAU, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Young Lake (South) Cabin
Cell signal at Young Lake (South) 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.
South 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. South Young Lake Cabin is one of two cabins on the lake.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Float plane access only, approximately 20 minutes from Juneau
Helicopter access is illegal in this designated Wilderness area
Campground operational season only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Access 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 can be difficu
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#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.
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