Josephine Lake Cabin

in Tongass National Forest

The numbers that decide it

Longest rig
Not published
Sites
1
Electric hookups
Not published
Pull-through sites
Not published
Paved access
Not published
Accessible sites
Not published
Driveway grade
Not published
Bear boxes
Not published
Campfires
Not published
Shade
Not published
Group sites
Not published

Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov

Josephine Lake Cabin

Pan Abode cedar log cabin (12’ x 12’) is located at 1,800 feet on a cold, clear alpine lake surrounded by 4,000 foot peaks in rugged terrain. Hiking, hunting, and photography are popular at the site. Easy access to alpine exploration. Wildflowers in July. Josephine Lake has no fish. Abundant Sitka black-tailed deer and black bear. Area is known for its quarts and epidote crystals. Several mining claims are nearby, some active some idle. Please respect the property rights of private landowners. Do not prospect, dig, or collect mineral specimens on private land. Sleeps up to 6, oil stove (#1 diesel, not provided), rowboat. Bring your own oil (#1 diesel, uses 0.5 gal/hour at highest setting), personal flotation devices, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking stove, lantern, pots, pans, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, and garbage bags. It’s a good idea to bring your own water. Please take your fuel container with you when you leave.

Before you go

Reservations

Reservations accepted

Fees

$30/night peak season May 1 – September 30 $25/night non-peak season October 1 – April 30

Hours

Check in/out at noon

Scenic drives that pass close

Make it a night on a better road

Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.