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BIG JOHN BAY CABIN (AK), AK

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The Big John Bay Cabin is located at the north end of Big John Bay in Rocky Pass (Keku Strait) on Kupreanof Island. It is a hunter-style cabin with an oil stove for heat, four single wooden bunks, and an outhouse. It is located on a tidal flat which becomes an islet at high tide, on a small wooded point that faces a large expanse of tidal grass and saltwater flats. A small stream 1/4 mile north of the cabin is the nearest water source. The cabin provides good opportunities for waterfowl hunting. Trout, Pink salmon, and Coho salmon are found in Hamilton and Big John Creeks. The Big John Bay trail provides access to the cabin from the community of Kake. Activities: Hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing. Wildlife: Grouse, black bear, waterfowl. Fish: Cutthroat trout, Pink salmon (July - August), Silver salmon (August) For more information about the Big John Bay Cabin, call the Petersbur Ranger District at 907-772-3871.

Effective November 17, 2003, reservations for Alaska cabins will be subject to a new policy allowing only one change per reservation. A change in reservation is defined as a modification to the start or end date of the reservation. After one change has been made, if additional changes are desired, the customer must cancel the reservation and at a later time, re-book the new dates. This policy has been established to assure that reservations for cabins are fair and equitable for everyone.

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Alerts and Important Information

You may make a reservation for Alaska Cabins on the day of arrival, or up to 180 days in advance. Maximum Length stay is 7 consecutive days between May and September and 10 consecutive days October through April. The person holding the reservation must be at least 18 years of age, and must be a member of the party using the cabin. Use of this cabin by a commercial operator, such as an outfitter or guide, is NOT allowed. There are NO discounts for Golden Age or Golden Access Passports for Alaska cabin rentals. The Big John Bay Cabin is equipped with four wooden bunks, table, benches, oil stove for heat, and an outside toilet. It does not have mattresses, or cooking utensils. Cabin users should bring their own sleeping bags, pads cook stoves, cooking gear and food. Bring #1 oil for the oil stove. Poor weather can occasionally result in extended stays, and cabin users should be prepared for this. Tides affect access to this cabin. Please consult local tide tables before making a reservation. All drinking water should be treated or boiled. All garbage and food must be packed out.

Getting There:

Big John Bay Cabin (AK)
PO BOX 1328
Petersburg AK 99833

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
56.84194, -133.68528

Located at the end of Big John Bay in Rocky Pass (Keku Strait) on Kupreanof Island. From Petersburg, it is 28 miles by floatplane. From Kake, it is 18 miles by boat, or 1 3/4 miles from roadside near Kake. A 15' tide is required for boat or floatplane access directly to the cabin, or one mile hike across mudflats at lower tides. Part of the trail crosses a tide flat, so there is no trail access during high tide. Map: The Big John Bay Cabin is found on U.S.G.S. Topographic Map # Petersburg D-6.
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Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (907)772-3871