USDA Forest Service · Alaska

Turner Lake East Cabin

USDA Forest Service · Alaska, United States

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Sites
1
Hookups
1 no hookups
Season
Year-round
Drinking water
No
Restrooms
Yes
Elevation
131 ft
Dark sky
Bortle class 1
Cell coverage
T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
Lake
Tongass National Forest
Nearest town
JUNEAU
Address
Juneau Ranger District, 8465 OLD DAIRY RD., JUNEAU, AK, 99801
Phone
907 789-6264
Activities
Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hunting, Wildlife Viewing

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About

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.

Facilities

This 14 ft. by 16 ft. cabin is pan-abode style and sleeps six people with two single and two
double bunks. The cabin also has a table and benches, broom, an oil heater, a cooler box for food storage, a campfire ring, an outhouse and food preparation space.
Water and electricity are not provided. Water is available from the lake or a nearby stream, but guests should be sure to treat water before drinking or cooking
with it ( water safety tips ). It is recommended that guests bring their own water supply.
Heating oil is not provided. Visitors must bring a supply of #1 diesel oil or kerosene (a gallon per day on lowest setting), in addition to sleeping bags,
sleeping pads, a cooking stove, lanterns or flashlights, cookware, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, garbage bags, a fire extinguisher and fire starter. Visitors are
expected to pack out trash and clean the cabin before leaving ( click here for more cabin details).

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.

Fees

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.

Weather, month by month

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January34°28°-16°46°11 of 11
February34°28°-2°46°11 of 11
March35°27°4°51°10 of 11
April40°33°15°51°9 of 11
May50°39°31°68°1 of 11
June58°49°38°74°0 of 11
July60°54°45°78°0 of 11
August61°54°43°81°0 of 11
September58°48°38°71°0 of 11
October43°38°16°63°6 of 10
November35°30°7°48°9 of 10
December32°27°-12°45°9 of 10

Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.

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