Tanis Mesa South Cabin

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Tanis Mesa South Cabin

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Standard Site Fee$0.00
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Premium Site Fee$0.00
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Group Site Fee$0.00
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Best Time to Camp at Tanis Mesa South Cabin

Open year-round for adventurers seeking solitude in every season, Tanis Mesa South Cabin welcomes visitors through Alaska's ever-changing conditions. Keep in mind that seasonal weather patterns can impact wheeled plane access, so flexibility and preparation are essential for planning your backcountry escape.

Spring (Mar-May)

Wildflowers bloom, mild temperatures, fewer crowds. Great for hiking and photography.

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Summer (Jun-Aug)

Peak season with warm days. Most facilities open. Reserve ahead.

Fall (Sep-Nov)

Beautiful fall colors, cooler temps, quieter campgrounds. Ideal for peaceful trips.

Winter (Dec-Feb)

Off-season, limited services. Check for closures before visiting.

Planning Tips
  • Operating Season: Open year-round

About Tanis Mesa South Cabin

Tucked between Tanis Mesa and the dramatic Brabazon Mountain Range, this south-half A-frame duplex cabin offers a true Alaskan backcountry experience. Accessible by wheeled plane via the adjacent 1,800-foot airstrip, the cabin sleeps five and provides essential amenities—bunks, table, oil heater, picnic table, fire ring, and outhouse—while requiring visitors to bring their own water, heating oil, and embrace off-grid living without electricity.
Managed cabin accommodation (A-frame) located between Tanis Mesa and the Brabazon Range; no on-site utilities provided.
Weather and SeasonsOpen year-round for adventurers seeking solitude in every season, Tanis Mesa South Cabin welcomes visitors through Alaska's ever-changing conditions. Keep in mind that seasonal weather patterns can impact wheeled plane access, so flexibility and preparation are essential for planning your backcountry escape.
ElevationThe cabin rests in a scenic valley where Tanis Mesa rises 500 feet above your doorstep to the southwest, while the commanding peaks of the Brabazon Range soar over 3,000 feet skyward just a mile to the northeast, creating a stunning amphitheater of wilderness around you.
Natural Features and SceneryYour cabin sits on gently rolling terrain carpeted with wild blueberry bushes, with stands of cottonwood, alder, and willow beginning their march across the landscape about half a mile away. Two miles north, Tanis Lake stretches beneath the gaze of Fassett Glacier at its northeastern shore, offering stunning views and exploration opportunities. The surrounding wilderness teems with life—watch for moose browsing through the willows, brown bears foraging the berry patches, and mountain goats scaling the rocky heights of the Brabazon Range. With Tanis Mesa rising just half a mile to the southwest and the Brabazon peaks commanding the northeastern horizon, you're surrounded by some of Alaska's most breathtaking mountain scenery.
Geological RegionNestled in the dramatic landscape between Tanis Mesa and the Brabazon Mountain Range, the cabin occupies a unique geographical position in Alaska's coastal mountains. Tanis Mesa stands sentinel half a mile to the southwest, its plateau rising 500 feet above the cabin floor, while the rugged Brabazon Range dominates the northeastern skyline approximately one mile away, its peaks climbing to elevations exceeding 3,000 feet and creating a spectacular backdrop of alpine grandeur.
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Recommended CampsitesBring sleeping bags and pads, food, cooking stove and cookware, plates and utensils, lanterns or flashlights, toilet paper, garbage bags, a fire extinguisher, fire starter, and #1 diesel oil for the heater. Visitors must supply drinking water and their own travel arrangements and safety equipment.

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Guests Allowed Per Site
Sleeps five people (four single bunks and a sleeping loft).
Tents
Tents are not allowed
RV vehicles
RV vehicles are not allowed
Primitive
Primitive are not allowed
Reservable
Reservations are not allowed

Site layoutSouth half of a 14x40-ft A-frame duplex cabin. Sleeps five with four single bunks and a sleeping loft, table and benches, oil heater, picnic table, fire ring, outhouse, and an adjacent 12x12-ft meat shed shared with Tanis Mesa North Cabin.
Open and Closed SeasonOpen year-round

Accomodation available

Cabin lodgingCabin lodging is available for campers seeking a more sheltered and comfortable experience. These enclosed accommodations offer protection from the elements and are ideal for those who prefer not to camp in tents.

Amenities available

Fire rings
Picnic tables
Lodging and accommodations
Vault toilets

Activities you can enjoy

Outdoor recreation includes hiking to nearby Tanis Lake with glacier views and wildlife-related activities (including hunting). The setting also offers general wildlife viewing and scenic observation of Tanis Mesa and the Brabazon Range.
Hiking
Tanis Lake is about 2 miles north; the hike is relatively easy except for the last quarter mile, which is dense brush. Hikers can view Fassett Glacier at the lake's northeast end.
Wildlife viewing
Wildlife in the area includes moose, brown bear and mountain goats; the Brabazon Mountains offer opportunities for mountain goat hunting and good moose and brown bear hunting near the cabin.
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Campground rules

  • Pets are not allowed
  • A fire ring is provided at the cabin. Visitors are instructed to bring a fire starter and a fire extinguisher. No specific fire restriction details are provided in the source material.

Hazards

General hazardsWildlife hazards include moose, brown bear, and mountain goats. Access is by wheeled plane and is condition-dependent, presenting travel risk. Dense brush makes the last quarter-mile approach to Tanis Lake difficult.

Weather at Tanis Mesa South Cabin

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Trash and recyclingVisitors are expected to pack out trash and clean the cabin before leaving.
Proximity to water featuresTanis Lake is 2 miles north of the cabin; drinking water is not provided and must be brought by visitors.

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Tanis Mesa South Cabin
Driving directionsThe cabin is located 50 miles southeast of Yakutat between Tanis Mesa and the Brabazon Mountain Range. Access is by wheeled plane only via an 1,800-ft. airstrip at the cabin. An airstrip is adjacent to the cabin; visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety.
Not road-accessible. Access by wheeled plane only via an 1,800-ft. airstrip adjacent to the cabin; access may depend on conditions.
Nearby places
Yakutat - 50 miles (southeast)

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Reviewers are very positive about Tanis Mesa South Cabin, consistently giving it 5/5 stars. They highlight the beautiful, remote setting, good maintenance, and comfortable cabin with reliable heat, noting only minor shortcomings with the cooking setup and airstrip mowing at times.
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What Campers Love

Campers love the beautiful location, describing it as “very beautiful” with “gorgeous views.” The cabin itself is praised as nice, roomy, and in a good state of repair, with a loft that can fit...
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Common Concerns

The main recurring issue is with cooking: one reviewer notes the kitchen/cooking area is a bit small, and another says the cooking stove does not get hot enough to cook on. In July 2023, a reviewer...
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Pro Tips & Recommendations

Plan to bring an alternate method for cooking, such as a camp stove, since the cabin’s cooking stove may not get hot enough and the kitchen area is relatively small. If flying in, be aware that the...
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Camper Quotes

“Nice and roomy cabin, the kitchen/cooking area is a little small.” “Very beautiful location and well maintained facilities.” “The heating stove has always run flawlessly and the cabin has always...
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Site-Specific Reviews

All reviews are for Site Y06S (Tanis Mesa South Cabin). Users report the cabin as roomy with a loft that can sleep several people, a reliably functioning heating stove, and generally well-maintained...
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Last updated December 10, 2025
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