Openings · last 7 days
2
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232943
When Turner Lake East Cabin reopens
Turner Lake East Cabin's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
3
Openings · last 90 days
3
Only 3 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 183 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 179 open for online reservation · 4 reserved.
Where the open windows are
2.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 179 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online2.2%
Open site-nights179 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)4 / 183
Weekday openings102
Weekend openings77
Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 102 fall on weekdays and 77 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027December holds the most room. 31 of 31 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 cabin| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 1 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 1 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 1 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 1 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 1 cabin is available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 1 cabin is available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 1 cabin is available for the complete two-night stay.
Availability
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| J10 | 179 |
This cabin currently has 179 cabin-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
179 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at Turner Lake East Cabin, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 3 2-night, 2 3-night, 2 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site J10.
All 1 cabin with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J10 | Not recorded | None | 179 | 168 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 3 +167 more |
About Turner Lake East Cabin
Overview
Turner Lake East Cabin is open for year-round enjoyment.. Guests can enjoy scenic views, wildlife watching and a variety of recreational activities. The site can be accessed by float plane, depending on conditions. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety and must bring several of their own amenities.
Recreation
The cabin is located on the bank of Turner Lake. The cabin offers excellent views of mountain cliffs, waterfalls and hanging glaciers. Outside the cabin is a large sandy area with a fire pit for guests to relax. A skiff with oars is provided to use around the lake, but guests must supply their own flotation devices. Guests can also bring an outboard motor to attach to the skiff. Anglers can fish for cutthroat trout, Dolly Varden and kokanee salmon in the lake. Mountain goat or bear hunting is allowed with a permit in designated seasons. Salmonberries are available for picking in the summer.
Facilities
This 14 ft. by 16 ft. cabin is pan-abode style and sleeps six people with two single and two double bunks. The cabin also has a table and benches, broom, an oil heater, a cooler box for food storage, a campfire ring, an outhouse and food preparation space. Water and electricity are not provided. Water is available from the lake or a nearby stream, but guests should be sure to treat water before drinking or cooking with it ( water safety tips ). It is recommended that guests bring their own water supply. Heating oil is not provided. Visitors must bring a supply of #1 diesel oil or kerosene (a gallon per day on lowest setting), in addition to sleeping bags, sleeping pads, a cooking stove, lanterns or flashlights, cookware, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, garbage bags, a fire extinguisher and fire starter. Visitors are expected to pack out trash and clean the cabin before leaving ( click here for more cabin details).
Natural Features
The cabin sits on relatively flat and brushy terrain and offers views of spectacular mountain scenery with numerous waterfalls cascading into the lake. A small sandy beach is located in front of the cabin. This area is home to bears and mountain goats ( bear safety information ). A variety of waterfowl may be spotted on the lake.
1 monitored cabinNo hookups1 shadedFire pitsMax party 6
Getting there
The cabin is located 24 miles east of Juneau, Alaska, at the east end of Turner Lake. Access by float plane only. In fall, winter and early spring, the cabin may be inaccessible due to frozen lake surface (float planes cannot land). Please call the Juneau Ranger District to check on conditions ahead of time at (907) 586-8800. Turner Lake is typically not ice-free until June.
Juneau Ranger District, 8465 Old Dairy Rd., Juneau, AK 99801907 789-6264
BoatingCampingFishingHuntingWildlife Viewing
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232943 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-232943 · Turner Lake East Cabin · Juneau AK10 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Turner Lake East Cabin?
Reservations for Turner Lake East Cabin are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 179 of 183 tracked site-nights are open (97.8%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 3 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Turner Lake East Cabin?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings at Turner Lake East Cabin in the last 7 days, 3 over 30 days and 3 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Turner Lake East Cabin?
2 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site J10. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Turner Lake East Cabin?
December 2026, with 31 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Turner Lake East Cabin?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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