Young Lake South Cabin
USFS · Lookout/Cabin · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Lookout/Cabin
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 58.1222, -134.4725
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
This Pan Abode cabin sits back 30 ' (9 m) from the lake in a large open area on flat ground and sleeps 4 to 6 people. The cabin and flat beach are in full sun exposure. Facilities:2 single wooden bunks, 2 double wooden bunks, Broom, Outhouse, Oil stove (uses #1 stove oil, NOT provided), Skiff with oars, Table and benches, Cooking counter. Water is available from the lake. Treat all water before using. Bring your own 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). This is 1 of 2 cabins on the lake (the other is the North Young Lake cabin). You are in brown bear country. Both brown bear and deer can be seen in the area. The lake is on a flight path and has substantial overhead plane traffic.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Young Lake South Cabin free?
No. Young Lake South Cabin charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Young Lake South Cabin?
The cabin is on the north end of Admiralty Island at the southeast end of Young Lake. Access by float plane or by 5.8 mile foot trail from Admiralty Cove. This cabin is in designated Wilderness area, and access by helicopter is illegal. One-way flight time from Juneau is 15 minutes. Suggested USGS topo map: Juneau A-2
Nearby
- Young Lake North Cabin1.2 mi
- Admiralty Cove5.0 mi
- Lake Kathleen Cabin16.5 mi
- East Florence Cabin21.8 mi
- Turner Lake East Cabin28.2 mi
- Kennel Creek Cabin29.5 mi
- Big Shaheen Cabin30.0 mi
- Hasselborg Creek32.8 mi
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.
