Turner Lake East Cabin
This is a Pan Abode style cabin, 14 feet x 16 feet on Turner Lake South of Taku Inlet. The following is included with the cabin: 2 single wooden bunks, 2 double bunks (total capacity is 6 people), table and benches, oil stove and tank, cooking counter, food cupboards and shelves, cooler, broom and dustpan, log book, outhouse, 2 boats with oars. Water is available from lake or nearby stream. Treat all water before using. The cabin is heated by an oil stove. Bring your own fuel for the oil heater (#1 Stove oil), sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking stove, lantern, pots, pans, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, garbage bags, fire extinguisher, fire starter and personal flotation devices. Fuel consumption is approximately 1 gallon per day with the stove on low setting (sufficient for 8 hours of heating with an outside temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit).
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 $45/night non-peak season October 1 – April 30 Refunds are not made if inclement weather conditions or other acts of nature beyond the Forest Service control cause the permittee to not use the shelter at the designated time. |
Open Season: | 01/01 |
Usage: | Heavy |
Closest Towns: | Juneau, AK |
Water: | No |
Restroom: | pit toilet |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
General Information
Directions: The cabin is approximately 20 miles east of Juneau, at the east end of Turner Lake. Cabin access is via float plane. Charged flight time from Juneau is 40 minutes. The lake ice thaws in late spring for this lake with high avalanche danger in winter and early spring.Activities
Sand Play
Cabin Rentals
This site provides cabin camping on a high elevation lake with boating opportunities and stunning views of steep rocky walls.
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. |
Lake and Pond Fishing
Trophy cutthroat trout lake, none of which can be kept. Refer to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game for regulations. Kokonee can also be found.
Fish Species | cutthroat trout |
Fishing Mode | bank, boat at cabin |
Special Designations | trophy cutthroat trout lake/ catch and release only |
Fishing Method | Only unbaited, artificial lures |
Viewing Scenery
The cabin is surrounded by steep rocky walls capped with snow and ice. Row or motor around in the boat and see the various views from the lake.Difficulty Level: | Intermediate |
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Boating - Motorized
There are two aluminum flat-bottomed skiffs at this cabin. The access here is by float plane, so if there is room, it's possible to bring an outboard for the skiff. A 20 hp or 25 hp outboard is a good size, though a 10 hp will also work. The 10 hp probably won't get the boat on step with more than two people and light gear in the boat.Trailer Parking | This is a fly-in only location with no trailer parking available. |
Class of rapids | No rapids on the lake, but white water conditions can occur with high winds. |
Type of Craft | 14' aluminum flat-bottomed boat with oars. |
Motor Type | 10 hp to 25 hp outboard. |
Fuel availability | Fuel must be transported in at the time of traveling to the cabin. |
Difficulty Level: | Intermediate |
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