21 reviews
The Virginia Lake Cabin is spacious, well-maintained, and offers beautiful views in a peaceful natural setting, perfect for family gatherings and outdoor activities like trout fishing. The cabin features a functional wood stove and is equipped with ample firewood. Recent improvements by the USFS have enhanced the site, making it an enjoyable and memorable destination that visitors plan to return to.
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4.7
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April 23, 2022 Stayed at: W13, Loop: AREA VIRGINIA LAKE CABIN
It was a calm, sunny magnificent afternoon for a visit to Virginia Lake! The cabin was clean and organized. There were no mosquitoes which was a bonus! Love being at the cabins - especially since Virginia is only about a 6 minute flight from Wrangell. Thank you, USFS, for creating spaces for great memories.
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June 30, 2022 Stayed at: W13, Loop: AREA VIRGINIA LAKE CABIN
Stayed two nights, starting Monday, June 20th. Found the cabin in tidy shape, with ample wood inside and ready to split outside, though most of the rounds are knotty and need a splitting wedge; there is a maul and a hatchet, which I made good use of. We did not use the oil stove; it was plenty warm and we slept with the screened windows open. Outhouse was clean, though toilet is nearing full capacity.
We enjoyed the large cabin and rowed out on the lake a bit; I recommend bringing a small outboard to fully enjoy the lake. My wife tried to get to the trailhead of an old mining/prospect trail that is indicated on older USFS maps, but could not make much headway in the undergrowth.
We had the incredible experience of watching a juvenile moose being chased by a juvenile brown bear through the water and along the shore right next to the dock! It all happened in just a few seconds as the bear chased the moose up the hill behind the cabin. A solid reminder to be bear aware when out and about!
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June 30, 2022 Stayed at: W13, Loop: AREA VIRGINIA LAKE CABIN
Stayed two nights, starting Monday, June 20th. Found the cabin in tidy shape, with ample wood inside and ready to split outside, though most of the rounds are knotty and need a splitting wedge; there is a maul and a hatchet, which I made good use of. We did not use the oil stove; it was plenty warm and we slept with the screened windows open. Outhouse was clean, though toilet is nearing full capacity.
We enjoyed the large cabin and rowed out on the lake a bit; I recommend bringing a small outboard to fully enjoy the lake. My wife tried to get to the trailhead of an old mining/prospect trail that is indicated on older USFS maps, but could not make much headway in the undergrowth.
We had the incredible experience of watching a juvenile moose being chased by a juvenile brown bear through the water and along the shore right next to the dock! It all happened in just a few seconds as the bear chased the moose up the hill behind the cabin. A solid reminder to be bear aware when out and about!
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September 6, 2022 Stayed at: W13, Loop: AREA VIRGINIA LAKE CABIN
Lovely spot and just a short hop to Wrangell . Two months of flying my Lake aircraft around cabins of SE Alaska was the experience of a lifetime. thank you.
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September 6, 2022 Stayed at: W13, Loop: AREA VIRGINIA LAKE CABIN
Lovely spot and just a short hop to Wrangell . Two months of flying my Lake aircraft around cabins of SE Alaska was the experience of a lifetime. thank you.
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November 2, 2025 Stayed at: W13, Loop: AREA VIRGINIA LAKE CABIN
Virginia Lake is truly a special place on the Wrangell Distrct. The cabin layout, the beach, dock and proximity to Wrangell make it a place I’ll go again!
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November 2, 2025 Stayed at: W13, Loop: AREA VIRGINIA LAKE CABIN
Virginia Lake is truly a special place on the Wrangell Distrct. The cabin layout, the beach, dock and proximity to Wrangell make it a place I’ll go again!
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July 26, 2026 Stayed at: W13, Loop: AREA VIRGINIA LAKE CABIN
Virginia Lake is always a stunning location that never disappoints! During this visit, we had a family birthday party. Prior to our time there, the USFS had gone in and cut the grass/shrubs around the board walk, cleaned out the outhouse, and moved a derelict boat off of the small beach. (We had been there about a month before and these chores were due. It was amazing to roll up and see that the staff had done a great job tidying up the site.) The cabin was in really good condition, with extra supplies and food removed and wood present for splitting. It was a great day for our family and we will be back soon! Thank you to the Wrangell Ranger District for all you do!
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August 2, 2026 Stayed at: W13, Loop: AREA VIRGINIA LAKE CABIN
The cabin is so large and comfortable. The wood stove worked great with plenty of wood. A new looking oil stove as well. Need to bring your own pads for the wood beds. We saw up to 11 common loons swimming together. We tried to catch trout but no keepers.
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August 9, 2026 Stayed at: W13, Loop: AREA VIRGINIA LAKE CABIN
Nice, beautiful views, peaceful, quiet nature, good trout fishing. Enjoying sun sets around the fire
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P.O. Box 51, Wrangell, AK 99929 United States
Elevation: 45 ft
The cabin is on the east end of Virginia Lake, about 10 mi east of Wrangell. The lake is on the mainland (elevation 105 ft) above Eastern Passage.
The cabin is accessible by float plane. Virginia Lake is usually ice-free May to October. In fall, ...
The cabin is on the east end of Virginia Lake, about 10 mi east of Wrangell. The lake is on the mainland (elevation 105 ft) above Eastern Passage.
The cabin is accessible by float plane. Virginia Lake is usually ice-free May to October. In fall, winter and early spring, the cabin may be inaccessible due to frozen lake surface (float planes cannot land). Please contact the Wrangell Ranger District at (907) 874-2323 for information prior to making reservations during these periods.
Last updated: November 3, 2026
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