Some are wheelchair accessible. Public use cabins are managed by the Forest Service. There are about 160 cabins in the Tongass National Forest. They are located in scenic and often remote areas. Many of the cabins may be reached only by boat or airplane.
Rowboats are available at many of the cabins located on lakes.
Some cabins are accessible to those in wheelchairs. This fee is subject to change, so check with a Forest Service office. Cabins are some of the most popular recreation facilities at Tongass National Forest. Reservations are required and can be made by mail or in person by reservation form. The primary cabin reservation contact point is the Southeast Alaska Visitor Center, but district offices also make reservations.