Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site opening here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232948
When Windfall Lake Cabin reopens
Windfall Lake Cabin's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
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Openings · last 90 days
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Only 2 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): 110 open for online reservation · 73 reserved.
Where the open windows are
39.9% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 110 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online39.9%
Open site-nights110 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)73 / 183
Weekday openings81
Weekend openings29
Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 81 fall on weekdays and 29 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027January holds the most room. 24 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 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 1 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no cabin is currently available for the complete two-night stay. Thursday has no online availability; individual Friday night remains open.
Availability
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| J15 | 110 |
This cabin currently has 110 cabin-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 29
Next open weekendFri · Nov 13
The next bookable night is Sep 29; the first open weekend starts Nov 13. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
110 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at Windfall Lake Cabin, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 20 2-night, 17 3-night, 2 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Oct 12 at site J15.
All 1 cabin with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J15 | Not recorded | None | 110 | 20 nights | Sep 29, Oct 1, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 15, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22, Oct 25, Oct 26, Nov 1, Nov 2 +98 more |
About Windfall Lake Cabin
Overview
Windfall Lake Cabin, built in 1998, is one of the most popular cabins on the Tongass National Forest. This rustic retreat is open year-round and is open as an overnight accommodation and a warming hut for winter recreationists. The cabin is an ideal base for enjoying the serenity and beauty of Windfall Lake or participating in various recreational activities. The site can be accessed by the Windfall Lake Trail, Montana Creek Trail or floatplane, depending on conditions. Winter weather may require a 3-mile trek on snowshoes or skis. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.
Recreation
The partially planked trail leading to the cabin has an elevation gain of 100 feet, appealing to hikers, snowshoers and skiers of all levels. Cross-country skiing is good in winter on an undeveloped trail route to Spaulding Meadows (map and compass are recommended). Visitors can use canoes to explore Windfall Lake, and must bring their own flotation devices. Salmon and trout fishing in Windfall Creek and Windfall Lake is possible with a state fishing license.
Facilities
This 14 ft. by 16 ft. pan-abode style cabin sleeps six people with two single and two double bunks. The cabin also has a table and benches, broom, propane furnace, wood stove, axe and splitting maul. Propane is provided for the furnace. The cabin is accessible, with an elevated boardwalk connecting the dock, cabin and outhouse. A picnic table sits on the front deck and a campfire ring is outside as well. Water, firewood and electricity are not provided. Water is available from Windfall Lake, but visitors must treat water before drinking or cooking with it. It is recommended that visitors bring their own water supply. Visitors must provide their own sleeping bags, sleeping pads, food, a cooking stove, cookware, plates, utensils, lanterns or flashlights, toilet paper, garbage bags, a fire extinguisher and fire starter. They are expected to pack out trash, empty the cabinets and clean the cabin before leaving. Click here for more cabin details.
Natural Features
The cabin sits on the eastern end of Windfall Lake, just off the shore. The front deck overlooks the crystal-clear water and offers views of the surrounding mountains and dense evergreen forest. Bears are frequent visitors to the area, and visitors may see beavers and a variety of waterfowl on the lake. Berries grow in the area, and are available for picking in the summer.
1 monitored cabinNo hookups1 shadedFire pitsMax party 6
Getting there
Access is by hiking trail or floatplane. Take Glacier Highway north of Juneau to 26.6 miles, the parking area is on the right just past Herbert River Road before the Herbert River Bridge. A 1 mile hike on Herbert River Road leads you to the trailhead on the bank of Herbert River. The road is closed to vehicle traffic. The trail is 3 miles and can be used by hikers, snowshoers and skiers. Alternate trail to cabin is 7 miles and starts at the end of Montana Creek Road. The cabin is also accessible by jet boat. Access the Herbert River by Eagle Beach and continue up the Herbert River into the Windfall River. Sometimes river obstructions will occur.
Juneau Ranger District, 8510 Mendenhall Loop Road, Juneau, AK 99801
Accessible SwimmingBackpackingCampingCross Country SkiingFishingHikingKayaking
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Windfall Lake Cabin?
Reservations for Windfall Lake Cabin are made through Recreation.gov. 110 of 183 tracked site-nights are currently open (60.1%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 2 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 Windfall Lake Cabin?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening at Windfall Lake Cabin in the last 7 days, 2 over 30 days and 2 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Windfall Lake Cabin?
17 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Oct 20 at site J15. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Windfall Lake Cabin?
January 2027, with 24 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Windfall Lake Cabin?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 29 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 13. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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