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John Muir Cabin

Tongass National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundJuneauAlaska⭐ 4.8 (23)
John Muir Cabin
🟢 11 open windows as of Oct 2 — soonest Tue Oct 6–Thu Oct 8
1 of the last 12 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 5h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 4 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

John Muir Cabin in Alaska has 11 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Tue Oct 6–Thu Oct 8. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Tue Oct 6 – Thu Oct 82 nights🛖 cabinbook these dates →sites #J04
Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nights🛖 cabinbook these dates →sites #J04
Sun Oct 18 – Tue Oct 202 nights🛖 cabinbook these dates →sites #J04
Wed Oct 21 – Fri Oct 232 nights🛖 cabinbook these dates →sites #J04
Sun Oct 25 – Wed Oct 283 nights🛖 cabinbook these dates →sites #J04
Sun Nov 1 – Tue Nov 32 nights🛖 cabinbook these dates →sites #J04
Wed Nov 4 – Fri Nov 62 nights🛖 cabinbook these dates →sites #J04
Sun Nov 8 – Wed Nov 113 nights🛖 cabinbook these dates →sites #J04

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite AREA JOHN MUIR CABIN #J04 — John Muir Cabin
Site AREA JOHN MUIR CABIN #J04 · John Muir Cabin
Campsite AREA JOHN MUIR CABIN #J04 — John Muir Cabin inside
Site AREA JOHN MUIR CABIN #J04 · John Muir Cabin inside
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 6.1 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Charging station6.1 midirections →
⚡ Charging station6.1 midirections →
⚡ Charging station8.4 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 12 openings at John Muir Cabin over the last 30 days, on 10 separate days, most of them for stays 11–58 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $75/nightCabin Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 car camping🎒 hiking🎒 wildlife viewing🎒 winter sports

Ratings

4.8★★★★★23 ratings
5★18
4★5
3★0
2★0
1★0
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon3.5/4
AT&T3.1/4
T-Mobile2.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ John Muir Cabin FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at John Muir Cabin?

John Muir Cabin in Alaska takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at John Muir Cabin?

Campsite fees at John Muir Cabin run about $75/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at John Muir Cabin when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like John Muir Cabin often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at John Muir Cabin?

CampSage's scans caught 12 openings at John Muir Cabin over the last 30 days, on 10 separate days, most of them for stays 11–58 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is John Muir Cabin a good campground?

John Muir Cabin holds an average rating of 4.8/5 from 23 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at John Muir Cabin?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at John Muir Cabin, Verizon rates highest at 3.5 out of 5 from 2 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is John Muir Cabin located?

John Muir Cabin is located in Juneau, Alaska. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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