ADF&G Public Use Cabins
George Lake Cabin
The George Lake Cabin is located on the northwest shore of George Lake, north of the Tanana River and 37 miles southeast of Delta Junction.
The cabin is accessed from the George Lake landing on the Tanana River at MP 1385 of the Alaska Highway. There is a double-ended pullout on the east side of the highway with an access road to an unimproved boat launch at the bottom of the hill.
Summer access is by boat via the Tanana River and George Creek or by float plane. Be aware that George Creek is narrow, shallow and has multiple blind corners. The upper one-third of the creek has several areas where the physical characteristics would make two-way boat traffic extremely difficult, so please use extreme caution. Travel should only be attempted by experienced boat drivers. Please stop and listen for oncoming traffic at the posted signs. Low water in spring and late summer can make the boat launch unusable and boating access into George Creek difficult.
Winter access is possible by ski-plane, snowmachine, skis or dog team via George Lake Landing. This requires crossing the frozen Tanana River, connecting to an overland trail to the lake, and then crossing the lake to the cabin (approximately 6.7 miles total from the parking area). Routes from the launch crossing the river to the overland trail vary from year to year depending on freeze-up conditions. The overland trail is located on the north bank of the Tanana River (N 63.772834, W 144.683513) and is approximately 2.5 miles long. Upon reaching the lake, travel an additional 3 miles northeast across the lake to reach the cabin. Please be advised that the Tanana River in this area may not freeze up until late December or early January and may begin breaking up in late-March/mid-April depending on weather. Ice conditions can change quickly so please use caution.
George Lake is approximately 4,560 acres and contains northern pike, burbot, and whitefish. There is additional fishing opportunity for Arctic grayling in George Creek. For more lake information please visit our Lake Data pages
Cabin Specs:
- GPS Coordinates: N 63.792181, W 144.521554
- Dimensions: 16’x16’
- Bunk space: 6 adults.
- Additional Occupancy: One tent platform at the cabin for additional campers. Two additional tent platforms can be found south of the cabin (past two private lots) and marked with a “Public Use” sign.
- Check In/out time: 12:00 pm (noon)
Amenities: Outside of the cabin is a fire ring, outhouse, and tent platform north of the cabin. Inside the cabin is a wood stove, table and benches.
Important Information: Be sure to bring your own firewood (17” maximum length). The cabin and tent platforms are located on small parcels of state land, and you can collect dead and downed wood, however, availability is extremely limited. Bring your own cooking and eating equipment, lanterns, fire starters, paper products and sleeping pads, as these items are not provided. Pack out everything you pack in. Users will receive a reservation confirmation certificate by email and should carry a copy with them on their stay. If your plans change and you will no longer be using the cabin, please call and cancel your reservation so someone else can enjoy it.
Special Notes: All other land surrounding the lake is privately owned, so please be respectful. Pets are allowed but should always be under your control, and you are responsible for cleaning up your pet waste. Be aware that traplines may be present along trails. If there are any problems with the cabin, please let us know at (907) 459-7228.
Reservation Calendar for George Lake Cabin
Reservations must be:
- made no more than six months in advance of the anticipated stay
- made for no more than five consecutive nights
- can only be made by phone at (907) 459-7228 or in person at the ADF&G office in Fairbanks
Dates in red show that the cabin is already reserved for that night. You may check in after noon on the first day of your reservation, and must check out by noon on the day after the last night of the reservation.