USFS · Lookout/Cabin · Fee
This is a small dark A-frame cabin, within Native selected lands, with sleeping space for 4 to 5 people. The cabin sits on level ground 200 ' (61 m) from the beach within a small parcel of timber. Much of the surrounding area is private land and has been has been clearcut. The area around the cabin shows a patchwork pattern of logged and unlogged areas. Facilities: 2 single wooden bunks, Sleeping loft, Broom, Cooking counter and shelves, Oil stove (takes #1 fuel oil, NOT provided),Outhouse, Table and benches, Skiff with oars. Water is available from the lake. Treat all water before using. The cabin has an oil stove for heat. Bring your own #1 fuel oil, personal flotation devices, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking stove, lantern, pots, pans, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, garbage bags, fire extinguisher, and fire starter. Please follow the oil stove directions carefully. Cabin users may also choose to bring a small outboard motor (less than 10 horsepower due to wilderness regulations). You are in brown bear country. The area surrounding the cabin has been clearcut fairly recently. An active road system encompasses the lake. You are surrounded by Shee Atika Corporation lands and a permit is necessary to hike from the cabin. Fee information and application forms are available from the corporation by calling toll-free 1-800-478-3534.
From the USFS.
No. Lake Kathleen Cabin charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
Located on the west side of Admiralty Island and east end of the lake. Access is by float plane. It is about a 30-minute flight from Juneau. Suggested USGS topo maps: Sitka D-2, D-3
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.