Sítʼ Yá Hítʼ Cabin

Overview

Sítʼ Yá Hítʼ translates to 'Face of the Glacier House.' It is situated on the shore of Mendenhall Lake, in view of the Mendenhall Glacier, about 13 miles from downtown Juneau. The site is a popular destination for viewing beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife. Hiking opportunities abound.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Cabin

Fee

From $125 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

907-586-8800

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Sítʼ Yá Hítʼ Cabin, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• West Glacier TrailheadTrailhead · 0.4 mi from campShow on map
• Back Loop Road Bridge TrailheadTrailhead · 0.7 mi from campShow on map
• Weather Station TrailheadTrailhead · 1.1 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Nugget FallsWaterfall · 1.9 mi from camp

  Nugget Falls, also known as Nugget Creek Falls or Mendenhall Glacier Falls, is a waterfall downstream of the Nugget Glacier, at the base of Bullard Mountain, in the U.S. state of Alaska. Wikipedia

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• PavilionViewpoint · 1.3 mi from campShow on map
• AJ FallsWaterfall · 1.8 mi from campShow on map
• (overgrown viewpoint)Viewpoint · 2.0 mi from campShow on map
• Mendenhall Ice CavesCave · 2.2 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Eaglecrest Ski AreaSkiing and snowshoeing · 10.4 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.