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Jims Lake Cabin
This is a typical Pan Abode cabin with a wood stove and sleeping space for 4 to 6 people. The cabin rests on a small rise adjacent to the beach with a nice overlook of the lake. Facilities: 2 single wooden bunks, 2 double wooden bunks, broom, axe and maul, wood stove, wood, table and benches, outhouse, cooking counter, skiff with oars. Water is available from the lake. Treat all water before using. Bring your own personal flotation devices, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking stove, lantern, pots, pans, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, garbage bags, fire extinguisher, and fire starter. Cabin users may also choose to bring a small outboard motor (less than 10 horsepower due to wilderness regulations). You are in brown bear country. This cabin offers the most solitude on the island. The lake is small and away from most flight paths.
Firewood is generally stacked in a woodshed near the cabin, but it is not guaranteed.
At a Glance
| Reservations: | A non-refundable service fee will be added to each reservation by Recreation.gov |
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| Fees: | $45/night peak season May 1 – September 30 $35/night non-peak season October 1 – April 30 |
| Permit Info: | Yes |
| Usage: | Light |
| Closest Towns: | Juneau |
| Water: | Non-Potable Water |
| Restroom: | Pit |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
General Information
Directions: Located in the south central part of Admiralty Island, at the north end of Jim's Lake. Access is by floatplane only. This cabin is in a designated Wilderness area, and access by helicopter is illegal. One-way flight time from Juneau is approximately 50 minutes. Suggested USGS topo maps: Sitka C-1, C-2Activities
Cabin Rentals
Occupancy of Forest Service cabins is by permit only. Reservations may be made up to 180 days in advance by calling 1-877-444-6777 (518-885-3639 overseas) or via internet at www.recreation.gov. Reservations are restricted to a maximum stay of 7 consecutive nights per party for any one reservation May 1 - September 30 and a maximum stay of 10 consecutive nights per party October 1 - April 30.
| Reservation Info | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at www.recreation.gov |
| Size Restrictions | Max no of people - 6 |
| Rental info: | www.recreation.gov |
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Lake and Pond Fishing
Jims Lake is usually ice free by early May through mid November for fishing. Shallow along edge of lake.| Special Designations | For fishing information, contact the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. |
| Fishing Mode | skiff, shoreline, hip and chest waders |
| Fish Species | Cutthroat trout, Dolly Varden and kokanee |
| Water Temperature | Ice covered for five months and fed by snowmelt and cold rain runoff, this lake remains cold |
| Fishing Method | Lures: artificial lures - shiny spoons and spinners, and flies |
| Water/Flow Level | Lake level will rise abruptly and cover shoreline beach during periods of heavy rainfall |
Big Game Hunting
For hunting regulations, contact the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.| Species | Brown Bear, Sitka Blacktail Deer |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Difficult |
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Small Game Hunting
For hunting regulations, contact the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.| Species | Marten, Red Squirrel, River Otter, Beaver ,Mink |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy to More Difficult |
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Game Bird/Waterfowl
For hunting regulations, contact the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
| Species | Grouse, Canada geese, scoters, long-tailed duck, Barrow's goldeneye, harlequin, and buffleheads along with mallards, scaups, and mergansers. |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy to More Difficult |
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Viewing Wildlife
Admiralty Island's combination of varied ecotypes, pristine habitat and healthy wildlife populations provide wildlife viewing around Jims Lake.| Species | Brown bear, Sitka blacktail deer, numerous bird species, mink, marten, river otter, beaver, red squirrel, western toad, rough skinned newt are among the list of creatures inhabiting the area. |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Difficult |
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Viewing Plants
Admiralty Island's varied pristine ecotypes provide extraordinary plant viewing surrounding Jims Lake. Temperate rainforest covers the terrain.| Species | Admiralty Island comprises one of the greatest remaining blocks of productive old-growth temperate rain forest in the world. Alpine, tidal marsh and muskeg meadows are some of the other plant communities. The temperate rainforest primarily consist of western and mountain hemlock, Sitka spruce, alder, yellow cedar and shore pine. Forest understory consists primarily of blueberry, huckleberry, salmonberry, thimbleberry, fern, mosses ,devils club, false azalea and dwarf dogwood. |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Difficult |
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Viewing Scenery
Boating - Motorized
skiff with oars located by Jims Lake cabin| Type of Craft | lake skiff |
| Motor Type | Cabin users may also choose to bring a small outboard motor (less than 10 horsepower due to wilderness regulations). |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Boating - Non-Motorized
skiff with oars located near Jims Lake cabin| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
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Swimming
Jims Lake is ice covered for five months, snowmelt and cold rain keeps it full during the spring and summer so the water temperature is never considered warm. Late July through August the surface water near the shoreline can warm enough that on a sunny afternoon a swim is possible.| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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