Young Lake South Cabin

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Young Lake South Cabin

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.

Before you go

Scenic drives that pass close

• Alaska's Marine Highway10 mi