Dispersed Camping in Juneau City And Borough County, Alaska
Showing 44 locations in Juneau City And Borough County.
Admiralty Cove Cabin
Admiralty Cove Cabin is located on the northern tip of Admiralty Island, accessible strictly by floatplane or boat. The setting is ideal for coastal hiking, beachcombing, and salmon fishing, with direct access to local wilderness trailheads.
Auk Village Campground
A beautiful western hemlock and Sitka spruce forested campground situated above Auke Bay. Located approximately 15 miles from downtown Juneau, it features 11 overnight sites for tents and RVs, scenic views of the Chilkat Range, and direct trail access to the ocean.
Back Loop Bridge Trailhead
A basic gravel trailhead parking area providing access to recreation trails within the Tongass National Forest.
Big Shaheen Cabin
A remote wilderness cabin located on Hasselborg Lake on Admiralty Island. Accessible only by float plane or canoe, it provides quiet seclusion in a deep forest setting.
Church Bight Cabin
Church Bight Cabin is a primitive A-frame log cabin nestled along Gambier Bay on the southeast side of Admiralty Island. Highly prized for its trout and saltwater fishing, this extremely secluded location offers an authentic coastal Alaska wilderness adventure.
Dan Moller Cabin
This USFS cabin on Douglas Island is accessible via a three-mile trail, serving as a year-round destination for hikers, skiers, and snowmobilers.
District Public Entrance Road
A gravel-surfaced access point leading into public forest land. The location is bordered by standard Tongass pine forests and serves as a public corridor.
Eagle Glacier Cabin
A remote, chalet-style log cabin rental tucked into a peaceful lake setting. Offers spectacular mountain views and is located near Eagle Glacier. Access requires a 5.5-mile hike, snowshoe, or ski from the Amalga Trailhead.
Eagle River Methodist Camp
A group campground and retreat center run by the Methodist Church, offering private group facilities near the Eagle River.
Florence Lake (East) Cabin
A remote cedar log cabin on the western side of Admiralty Island in the Tongass National Forest, accessible only by floatplane.
Forest Highway 2 Pullouts
Paved pullouts located along Forest Highway 2 within the Tongass National Forest, offering quick and convenient roadside access.
Hanging Valley Road Dispersed
Set within the Tongass National Forest, Hanging Valley Road offers rugged, remote roadside dispersed camping spots. Excellent wilderness feel with direct access to coastal forest environments.
Hasselborg Creek Cabin
Hasselborg Creek Cabin is one of three remote cabins on Hasselborg Lake, a key segment of the Admiralty Island Canoe Route. Surrounded by ancient old-growth forest, it offers quiet trails, excellent lake fishing, and an included rowboat for exploring.
Herbert River Road Dispersed
Herbert River Road offers scenic driving and dispersed camping access within the Tongass National Forest. The road is gravel-surfaced and suitable for most passenger vehicles.
Hoonah Gypsum Road Dispersed - North
A remote forest corridor on the northern stretches of Chichagof Island. This route offers primitive dispersed pull-offs amid dense Pacific Northwest timber.
Hoonah Gypsum Road Dispersed
A rugged timber road corridor winding through the coastal rainforest of the Tongass National Forest. It provides remote dispersed camping opportunities for self-contained rigs.
Hoonah Gypsum Road Dispersed
A gravel dispersed camping corridor winding through the lush Tongass National Forest, providing quiet roadside spots suitable for self-contained vehicles.
Jim's Lake Cabin
A remote, wilderness log cabin on Jim's Lake, accessible only by floatplane within the Tongass National Forest. The rustic site offers a wooden shelter, basic amenities, and access to fishing and a small skiff.
John Muir Cabin
A historic and rustic alpine log cabin nestled in a high meadow area, offering spectacular wilderness views. Accessible exclusively via a multi-mile hike, snowshoe, or ski trail, this remote shelter features basic wooden bunks, a wood-burning stove, and absolute solitude away from all vehicular traffic.
Juneau District, Tongass National Forest
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Kathleen Lake Cabin
Kathleen Lake Cabin is a remote wilderness A-frame cabin situated on Admiralty Island, accessible only by floatplane. It offers a pristine setting for wild trout fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing, featuring basic wooden bunks and an oil heating stove.
Kennel Creek Cabin
A rustic, primitive wilderness cabin managed by the Forest Service, situated along the scenic Freshwater Bay on Chichagof Island. Ideal for fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing, the cabin offers basic shelter with a gravel beach nearby, though visitors must bring all their own gear, water, and heating fuel.
Kushtakaa Road Dispersed
A rugged dirt road with a coarse rock surface in the Tongass National Forest, providing peaceful roadside dispersed camping spots.
Lake Alexander Cabin
Lake Alexander Cabin is a historic Civilian Conservation Corps-built log cabin located in the heart of the Kootznoowoo Wilderness. Positioned along the Admiralty Island Canoe Route, this spot is perfect for pristine lake fishing, hiking, and remote paddling.
Lena Cove
A beautiful and scenic coastal gravel parking area and road shoulder located adjacent to the sheltered waters of Lena Cove. This spot provides exceptional ocean views and direct beach access, surrounded by towering evergreens. Ideal for small-to-medium self-contained rigs seeking a peaceful marine setting.
Little Shaheen Cabin
A remote forest service cabin situated on Hasselborg Lake, adjacent to the Admiralty Island Canoe Route. The site offers pristine water access and requires float plane or canoe transport.
Mendenhall Campground
A well-established developed campground nestled in the lush coastal forest near Mendenhall Lake. The sites are well-spaced and offer a quiet, scenic retreat with immediate access to hiking trails and glacier views. Designed for a mix of tents, camper vans, and standard RVs.
Mendenhall Campground
A highly scenic, fully developed public campground situated along Mendenhall Lake with views of the famous Mendenhall Glacier. This popular destination offers paved sites, some with utility hookups, and direct access to local hiking trails.
Mgvc Parking Lot 1
An asphalt and gravel parking lot area situated near the Mendenhall Glacier recreation area, suitable for self-contained vehicles seeking brief overnight parking close to local trails. The lot serves as an excellent starting point for early morning hikes to Nugget Falls. Be mindful of daytime visitor traffic and standard agency rules for the recreation area.
North Icy Strait Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping options along the North Icy Strait Road (FR 8530) within the Tongass National Forest. The route offers access to remote forested areas and coastal views of the Icy Strait.
Outer Point Trailhead Pull-Off
A basic roadside pull-off or trailhead near Outer Point on Douglas Island, suitable for quick, self-contained overnight stops.
Peterson Lake Cabin
A popular backcountry log cabin built in the 1980s, named after a local miner. Accessible via a 4.5-mile hike along the partially planked Peterson Lake Trail winding through scenic muskeg and old-growth forest, or via floatplane.
Petro
A commercial lot off Maplesden Way that may offer quick, basic overnight parking, but local postings should be checked.
Pybus Bay Cabin
Pybus Bay Cabin is a remote, A-frame style cedar log cabin situated on the southeast side of Admiralty Island within the Tongass National Forest. Offering an off-grid coastal experience, it serves as an excellent base for saltwater fishing, boating, and marine wildlife viewing.
Suntaheen Overview
A scenic roadside overview located along a dirt forest service road in the Tongass National Forest. It is suitable for all vehicle types looking for a quick, flat pull-off.
Suntaheen Road Dispersed
A forested corridor along Suntaheen Road within the Tongass National Forest. Dispersed camping opportunities are available in pullouts along the unpaved road, offering access to the nearby Suntaheen Interpretive Trailhead.
Taku Glacier Cabin
An exceptionally remote cabin offering views of the Taku Glacier and the surrounding inlet. Accessible via boat or plane, the cabin is surrounded by wild, undeveloped terrain.
Thane Campground
A basic campground located on Mill Street near Juneau's waterfront.
Turner Lake East Cabin
A rustic Pan-Abode style rental cabin situated on the scenic shores of Turner Lake. Accessible primarily by float plane, this remote retreat offers spectacular views of massive mountain cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and hanging glaciers.
Turner Lake West Cabin
Widely regarded as one of the most scenic cabins in the Tongass National Forest, this highly remote site offers spectacular glacier-fed lake views. It is accessible exclusively by float plane or boat.
Waschussetts Cove Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Wachussetts Cove Road in the Juneau area of the Tongass National Forest, offering primitive roadside spots.
Windfall Lake Cabin
A rustic public recreation cabin on Windfall Lake, offering a serene wilderness experience. It is accessible only via hiking trail or floatplane.
Young Lake (North) Cabin
A remote, rustic cabin located on the northern shore of Young Lake, accessible only by floatplane. This wilderness retreat features access to hiking trails and excellent sport fishing.
Young Lake (South) Cabin
South Young Lake Cabin offers a remote wilderness lodging experience on the northern tip of Admiralty Island in the Tongass National Forest, accessible strictly via floatplane.