Lake access draws anglers and paddlers to this Forest Service cabin rental near Yakutat. Tanis Mesa South Cabin sits within Tongass National Forest, managed by the US Forest Service at $25-$30 per night. The drive-in site accommodates tent camping only, with no RV access permitted.
Pets are not allowed at this location. Campers seeking nearby alternatives can check Tanis Mesa North Cabin or explore campgrounds around Tongass National Forest for additional options.
Description
Overview
Tanis Mesa South Cabin is located in a duplex with Tanis Mesa North Cabin. The cabin is tucked between Tanis Mesa and the Brabazon Mountain Range, offering year-round relaxation and recreation. The site can be accessed by wheeled plane, depending on conditions. An airstrip is adjacent to the cabin. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.
Recreation
Tanis Lake is 2 miles north of the cabin and can be hiked to relatively easily except for the last quarter mile, which is dense brush. Hikers are rewarded with views of Fassett Glacier cascading into the lake's northeast end. The Brabazon Mountains offer opportunities for excellent mountain goat hunting. Moose and brown bear hunting is good around the cabin.
Facilities
Tanis Lake is 2 miles north of the cabin and can be hiked to relatively easily except for the last quarter mile, which is dense brush. Hikers are rewarded with views of Fassett Glacier cascading into the lake's northeast end. The Brabazon Mountains offer opportunities for excellent mountain goat hunting. Moose and brown bear hunting is good around the cabin.
Natural Features
The cabin sits on mostly flat terrain surrounded by blueberry bushes. Interspersed stands of cottonwood, alder and willow begin about half a mile from the cabin. Visitors can enjoy views of Tanis Mesa, which sits half a mile to the southwest. Tanis Mesa is a unique geologic feature that stands about 500 feet above the cabin. The peaks of the Brabazon Range are a mile to the northeast, with elevations of over 3,000 feet. Wildlife in the Brabazon Mountain Range includes moose, brown bear and mountain goats.
Fee Info
Only one change per reservation for all Alaska cabins is allowed. Change is defined as a modification to the start or end date of the reservation; after one change has been made, if additional changes are desired, the customer must cancel the current reservation and re-book the new dates.
Map & DirectionsTanis Mesa South Cabin is located in Alaska near Yakutat
Directions
The cabin is located 50 miles southeast of Yakutat between Tanis Mesa and Brabazon Mountain Range. Access is by wheeled plane only via an 1,800-ft. airstrip at the cabin.
Address
P.O. BOX 327
Yakutat, AK 99689
Coordinates
59.247076 N
138.50308 W
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Cabins
