Distin Lake Cabin

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Tongass National Forest

Cabin / lookout rental · USDA Forest Service · Tongass National Forest Fees: This structure is currently in disrepair and not available for rent. Status: none 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 children. There is NOT enough room for 4 adults. The cabin sits 30' (9 m) back from the lake with minimal beach area. Facilities: 4 single wooden bunks, wood stove, Table and benches, Broom, Cooking counter, Maul, Axe, Wood, Outhouse. 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. You are in brown bear country. This is 1 of 2 cabins on the lake (the other is the Sportsmen cabin). Distin Lake is part of the Cross Admiralty Canoe route. There are 2 short portage trails on the lake, and a… Official page: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tongass/recarea/?recid=78630 Source: USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go.