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Skaters Cabin Shelter

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Skaters Cabin Shelter is located near Juneau, Alaska, surrounded by forested terrain and mountainous landscapes. The area experiences temperature highs around 65°F in summer and lows near 20°F in winter. Visitors can explore nearby Mendenhall Glacier and Nugget Falls, both offering scenic views and hiking opportunities.

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Location

Skaters Cabin Shelter is located in Alaska

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Directions

This Skater's Cabin Shelter is approximately 13 miles from downtown Juneau. Access is via the Alaska Marine Highway or via Alaska Airlines. By ferry: Turn right out of the Ferry Terminal parking lot. Drive 1.7 miles to DeHart's Store above Auk Bay marinas. Take a left turn onto Back Loop Road. Travel 2.5 miles to Montana Creek Road. Turn left onto Montana Creek Road. Drive 0.4 miles to Skater's Cabin Shelter. The shelter is just past the Mendenhall Lake Campground entrance. From the airport: Go 0.1 mile to the junction of Yandukin Shell Simmons Drive. Turn left on Shell Simmons Drive and travel 0.3 miles to stoplight at the intersection of Old Glacier Highway. Turn left on Old Glacier Highway and travel 0.5 mile to the stoplight at the intersection of Egan Drive. Continue straight onto Mendenhall Loop Road 2.2 miles to the intersection of Back Loop Road. Turn left on Backloop Road. Continue 1.4 miles to the intersection of Montana Creek Road. Turn right and travel 0.4 miles to Skater's Cabin Shelter. The shelter is just past the Mendenhall Lake Campground entrance.

Coordinates

58.42972285 N
134.5902774 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Connectivity

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    Some Coverage
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    AT&T5G
    Good Coverage
    Last on 5/17/25

Site Types

  • Cabins

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Skaters Cabin Shelter have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Skaters Cabin Shelter has water hookups.

Are fires allowed at Skaters Cabin Shelter?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Skaters Cabin Shelter, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Skaters Cabin Shelter have wifi?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Skaters Cabin Shelter does have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Skaters Cabin Shelter?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is good coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.