Admiralty Island National Monument
Admiralty Island is one of the larger islands in the southeastern panhandle of Alaska, known to the Tlingit as "Kootznoowoo," meaning "Fortress of the Bear." With its diverse ecosystems and access to temperate rain forests and waterways, it is a destination for kayaking, fishing, tide-pooling, bear-watching, and other recreation opportunities.
Recreation Sites
Admiralty Cove Cabin
This is a typical Pan Abode cabin with an oil stove for heat. It has sleeping space for 4 to 6 people. An old CCC shelter is on site providing an additional covered area. The cabin rests on a level…
Admiralty Island National Monument
Recreation opportunities on Admiralty Island National MonumentÂ
Big Shaheen Cabin
This is a rectangular log cabin built in 1936 by the CCC. Two sleeping rooms are divided from the oil stove and cooking area. The cabin has sleeping space for 4 to 8 people. The cabin sits on level…
Church Bight Cabin
This is a large A-frame cabin with a loft and a wood stove for heat. It has sleeping space for up to 7 people. The cabin sits back 50 yards (46 m) from the beach. Facilities: 4 single wooden bunks,…
Davidson Lake Shelter
12' x 10' 3-sided CCC Adirondack-style shelter with gravel floor
Distin Lake Cabin
This is an enclosed CCC Adirondack shelter built in 1936. Original notching is visible on much of the structure. Layout is similar to a Pan Abode cabin. It has sleeping space for 2 adults and 2…
Florence Lake (East) Cabin
This is a large A-frame cabin, with sleeping space up to 7 people. The cabin sits back 150' (46 m) from a nice beach. Much of the surrounding area is private land and has been clearcut. Clearcuts and…
Hasselborg Creek Cabin
This is a very small enclosed CCC Adirondack shelter. It has a concrete floor, 1930s fireplace, wood stove and only 2 single bunks, axe and maul, table and benches, wood, cooking counter, outhouse,…
Hasselborg Lake Shelter
12' x 10' 3-sided CCC Adirondack-style shelter with dirt floor
Jims Lake Cabin
This is a typical Pan Abode cabin with a wood stove and sleeping space for 4 to 6 people. The cabin rests on a small rise adjacent to the beach with a nice overlook of the lake. Facilities: 2 single…