Public-use cabin
Young Lake North Cabin
Fly-in lake cabin on north Admiralty Island with a skiff; trout and coho fishing.
1.2 mi
Public-use cabin
Young Lake South Cabin
Floatplane-access cabin at the south end of Young Lake with a skiff.
Admiralty Island National Monument · USFS
- Heat
- Oil stove
- Skiff provided
- Yes
- Outhouse
- Yes
- Fee per night
- 45 USD
- Booking url
- recreation.gov
- Access modes
- Floatplane
- Flight time
- 20 min
- Fishing species
- Cutthroat trout · Dolly Varden · Coho salmon
Floatplane
One of two cabins on Young Lake in the Kootznoowoo Wilderness, set back 50 feet from the south shore at about 320 feet elevation. Floatplane access only, about 20 minutes from Juneau; frozen lake surfaces can block access in fall, winter and early spring. A skiff with oars is provided. A 1-mile trail connects to the north cabin. Bring 2–5 days of extra supplies in case weather delays pickup. $45 per night peak, $35 off-peak.
Location
Fishing · Cabins
Sources
- Young Lake South CabinUSDA Forest Service, Tongass National Forest · Accessed 2026-11-08
- North Young to South Young TrailUSDA Forest Service, Tongass National Forest · Accessed 2026-11-08
Last updated 2026-11-09
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Fishing spots
Trails
Trail
Admiralty Cove to North Young Lake Trail
- Distance
- 4.975674565326 mi
Wilderness trail across north Admiralty Island linking Admiralty Cove and Young Lake cabins.
5.0 mi
Trail
Dan Moller Trail
- Distance
- 11.8057104194442 mi
Planked Douglas Island trail climbing to an alpine bowl and the Dan Moller Cabin.
11.8 mi
Trail
Pack Creek Trail
- Distance
- 17.0153123218094 mi
One-mile trail from the Pack Creek bear-viewing tower; permit required in season.
17.0 mi
Trail
Auke Nu Trail
- Distance
- 19.4686556874478 mi
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19.5 mi
Trail
East Glacier Trail
- Distance
- 20.5976893121048 mi
Loop above the east side of Mendenhall Lake with glacier views and a side trip to A-J Falls.
20.6 mi
Trail
Nugget Falls Trail
- Distance
- 20.5976893121048 mi
Flat 0.8-mile walk along Mendenhall Lake to the foot of Nugget Falls.
20.6 mi
Trail
West Glacier Trail
- Distance
- 20.9198553137427 mi
Trail along the west side of Mendenhall Lake to a rock outcrop above the glacier.
20.9 mi
