Established Camping
Turner Lake East Cabin
Turner Lake East Cabin is located in the Tongass National Forest, surrounded by dense forests and mountainous terrain. The area experiences temperature highs around 65°F in summer and lows near 20°F in winter. Visitors can explore the nearby Mendenhall Glacier and the scenic trails of the Juneau Icefield.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Tongass National Forest
Overview
Turner Lake East Cabin is open for year-round enjoyment.. Guests can enjoy scenic views, wildlife watching and a variety of recreational activities. The site can be accessed by float plane, depending on conditions. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety and must bring several of their own amenities.
Recreation
The cabin is located on the bank of Turner Lake. The cabin offers excellent views of mountain cliffs, waterfalls and hanging glaciers. Outside the cabin is a large sandy area with a fire pit for guests to relax. A skiff with oars is provided to use around the lake, but guests must supply their own flotation devices. Guests can also bring an outboard motor to attach to the skiff. Anglers can fish for cutthroat trout, Dolly Varden and kokanee salmon in the lake. Mountain goat or bear hunting is allowed with a permit in designated seasons. Salmonberries are available for picking in the summer.
Natural Features
The cabin sits on relatively flat and brushy terrain and offers views of spectacular mountain scenery with numerous waterfalls cascading into the lake. A small sandy beach is located in front of the cabin. This area is home to bears and mountain goats ( bear safety information ). A variety of waterfowl may be spotted on the lake.
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.
Location
Turner Lake East Cabin is located in Alaska
Directions
The cabin is located 24 miles east of Juneau, Alaska, at the east end of Turner Lake. Access by float plane only. In fall, winter and early spring, the cabin may be inaccessible due to frozen lake surface (float planes cannot land). Please call the Juneau Ranger District to check on conditions ahead of time at (907) 586-8800. Turner Lake is typically not ice-free until June.
Address
Juneau Ranger District, 8465 OLD DAIRY RD.
Juneau, AK 99801
Coordinates
58.3136111 N
133.7055556 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
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Site Types
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Fires