Eagle Glacier Cabin
Eagle Glacier Cabin
fire pit with view of Eagle Glacier
Food and fire at picnic table
View of Mount Ernest Gruening from front porch

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Waterfront Waterfront
Fire Pit Fire Pit

About Eagle Glacier Cabin

Eagle Glacier Cabin is open year-round for outdoor enthusiasts. This remote retreat is tucked into a peaceful lake setting that offers spectacular mountain views and its very own glacier. The site is accessed by hiking or snowshoeing or cross-country skiing 5.5 mi from the Amalga Trailhead off of Glacier Highway. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

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2026 (Current year)

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This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Waterfront Waterfront
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Fire Pit
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access

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  • Waterfront
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J12, Loop: AREA EAGLE GLACIER CABIN

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  • 5 guests

Site Details

Up to 5 guests
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Reviews

22 reviews

Summary

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Eagle Glacier Cabin offers a stunning location with beautiful views and a clean cabin. There's a convenient water source nearby, enhancing the experience. However, the trail leading to the cabin is in poor condition and could use improvement.

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4.0

Overall rating

Based on 22 reviews

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5 stars 54.5% (12)
4 stars 18.2% (4)
3 stars 13.6% (3)
2 stars 4.5% (1)
1 star 9.1% (2)

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Shane W

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July 31, 2026 Stayed at: J12, Loop: AREA EAGLE GLACIER CABIN

Great hike in. Clean cabin with a great view. Good water source less than a half mile from the cabin.

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Anderson E

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August 12, 2025 Stayed at: J12, Loop: AREA EAGLE GLACIER CABIN

Stay at the cabin was wonderful. Just wish we took the other reviews a little more seriously. The trail, or what is left of it, is in terrible condition.

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Cub F

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April 7, 2024 Stayed at: J12, Loop: AREA EAGLE GLACIER CABIN

Love this cabin, spend a lot of time there. But when my girlfriend and I arrived the last "campers" had stuffed all their empty mountain house meal bags into the fireplace, lit them on fire threw some half smoked cigarettes on top and walked away. So the half burnt plastic remains gave the cabin a lovely smell with undertones of pre smoked cigs. Now, who ever you were to leave such for the next person let me educate you on something. 1st if you can't pack out a pound of trash you probably should stay home. 2nd if your too lazy to pack out your trash don't burn it inside the WOOD burning stove (It took hours of burning clean wood to burn out the smell and then scrub the garbage ash out of the stove so no one else had to deal with your laziness). But not to worry! My dog who weighs probably a quarter of what you do begrudgingly hauled your trash out for you.

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Richard H

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November 27, 2023 Stayed at: J12, Loop: AREA EAGLE GLACIER CABIN

The cabin was in very good condition and was nice to have propane provided. My only thoughts for improving the experience is do some work to the trail itself. The area from mile 2 to mile 3.5 or so needs some serious attention as there are some trees down on the trail, bridges that are in disrepair so is some of the boardwalk. This section causes people to leave the trail to go off the trail to proceed slowly damaging the area around the trail.

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Alisha R

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September 18, 2023 Stayed at: J12, Loop: AREA EAGLE GLACIER CABIN

Can't say anything about the cabin since we never got to see it. After a mile or two the trail was in terrible condition. Several places were washed out and eroded by the river or swallowed by the swamp. Wooden walkways and bridges were rotted and broken and at some points it seemed like the trail just ended due to the flooding and overgrowth. Regardless, my husband and I are experienced hikers and pushed through, but an enormous fallen tree put an abrupt stop to our journey very close to the end. We could have made it but neither of us wanted to wade hip deep in acrid green swamp water to get through. Very disappointing... If that trail was routinely maintained it would be a pleasant and easy hike without hardly any elevation gain or technicality to it. In its current state though, I would not recommend the enormous effort it took to get as far as we did only to have to turn back.

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Siani D

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July 28, 2023 Stayed at: J12, Loop: AREA EAGLE GLACIER CABIN

The cabin is in a GORGEOUS location and well taken care of. The only downside is the trail to and from is a bit destroyed in areas from downed trees or age/time so it's a bit of a jungle gym. Bring poles and wear all your rain gear!

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Jared C

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June 25, 2023 Stayed at: J12, Loop: AREA EAGLE GLACIER CABIN

Eagle lake is beautiful and it's always great to see another glacier. The cabin is mostly in great working order. The bug screens in the loft space have big gaps that allow mosquitos in. They could potentially be unbent, reseated, or taped to resolve this.

The trail is challenging due to mangled fallen trees (starting 2.5 mi in) and unmaintained swampy areas. This trail includes sections which are permanently flooded, so bring your xtra tuffs even on dry days.

Overall, the cabin location is underrated and the trail miles (5.1? 7?) are well earned!

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Katrina G

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June 5, 2023 Stayed at: J12, Loop: AREA EAGLE GLACIER CABIN

The hike was rough, flooded trail, fallen trees over the trail, and wildly overgrown. But the cabin was amazing! It would have been nice it the little shelter for wood had actually had any inside. I would have loved if there was a canoe or kayak so we could explore the water a little more. But the trail to the nearby waterfall was nice and the cabin was warm and dry.

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Location & Directions for Eagle Glacier Cabin

Juneau Ranger District, 8510 Mendenhall Loop Road, Juneau, AK 99801 United States

Elevation: 61 ft

Nearest town

Juneau, AK - 30 mi

About 1 hr (60 min) to downtown

Near Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve

The closest entrance is: Bartlett Cove

Approximate drive: 51 mi · over 1 hr (88 min)

Policies & Rules

General

  • This facility is located in an extremely remote and wild area; before making a reservation, become aware of bear, water, and weather safety (including cold)
  • Recreating in Alaska can present both obvious and hidden dangers; please be aware of your surroundings and be prepared for extended stays due to occasionally poor weather
  • Water is not available at the cabin; visitors must bring their own water supply or treat water from natural sources
  • Please pack out all trash and food
  • Use of this cabin by a commercial operator, such as an outfitter or guide, is not allowed
  • Cabin is open to public as a warming shelter.
  • Click here for more information about Tongass National Forest
  • Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by purchasing firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

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Last updated: November 3, 2026

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