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FLORENCE LAKE (EAST) CABIN (AK), AKDescriptionThis cabin is situated on the east end of Florence Lake, which is on the west side of Admiralty Island. The cabin is primitive, with no electricity, plumbing, or phone. Much of the surrounding area is private land and has been clear-cut. Both brown bear and deer can be seen in the area; deer hunting is a popular fall activity. The cabin is an A-frame with a loft and can sleep up to seven people. It is equipped with wooden bunks, table, and benches. It is heated with an oil stove, and has an outside toilet. It does not have mattresses or cooking utensils. Cabin users should bring their own sleeping bags, pads, cook stoves, cooking gear, and food. Users should bring #1 heating oil for the oil stove. This fuel is available from local oil distributors. A skiff with oars is provided. Cabin users should bring personal flotation devices and may also choose to bring a small outboard motor (less than 10 horsepower due to wilderness regulations). There is a 1.2 mile trail on the west end of the lake that goes to the salt water beach. The person holding the reservation must be at least 18, and must be a member of the party using the cabin. Use of this cabin by a commercial operator, such as an outfitter or guide, is NOT allowed. Visitors are asked to carry out all that they bring in. There are NO discounts for Golden Age or Golden Access Passports for Alaska cabin rentals. Reservations are restricted to a maximum stay of 7 consecutive nights per party for any one reservation May 1 - September 30 and a maximum stay of 10 consecutive nights per party October 1 - April 30.Effective November 17, 2003, reservations for Alaska cabins will be subject to a new policy allowing only one change per reservation. A change in reservation 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 reservation and at a later time, re-book the new dates. This policy has been established to assure that reservations for cabins are fair and equitable for everyone. For more information and maps visit www.fs.fed.us/r10/tongass/cabins/admiralty/eflorence.shtml Alerts and Important Information
In fall, winter, and early spring, the lake may be frozen and the cabin may be inaccessible to floatplanes. Please contact Admiralty National Monument for information prior to making reservations during these periods. The lands surrounding the Forest Service property and cabin belong to the Shee AtikÃÂá Corporation. A permit is required for any activity on corporation land. Entry without a permit will be considered trespassing and subject to legal action. The cost of the permit for noncommercial users is $25 per person for up to 7 consecutive days. This fee-based permit was instituted by Shee AtikÃÂá during the summer of 2004. To obtain a permit, call the Shee AtikÃÂá office at 907-747-3534, or visit the Shee AtikÃÂá web site at www.sheeatika.com. The forested land immediately surrounding the cabin is Forest Service land. Use of this land does not require a Shee AtikÃÂá permit. A Shee AtikÃÂá permit is not required for use of the lake such as boating or fishing. Getting There:Florence Lake (East) Cabin (AK)ADMIRALITY NATIONAL MONUMENT Juneau AK GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude): 57.81333, -134.57778 Florence Lake is on the northwest side of Admiralty Island; the cabin is at the east end of the lake, on the north shore. Access by floatplane only. One-way flight from Juneau is approximately 30 minutes. Phone Park for More Information:Information: (907)586-8800 |
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