Alava Bay Cabin
Open — Open year-round for reservations via Recreation.gov. The mooring buoy is currently missing and users will need to anchor. Accessible by floatplane, boat, or kayak only.
Special Weather Statement issued March 6 at 3:37AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
After the waves of snow which have been moving through SE AK the past few weeks, warming temperatures are bringing a changeover to rain for the area. Snow levels will reach between 2k to 4k feet on Friday across the Icy Strait Corridor, and climb above 7k feet for the southern panhandle. A gale force front moving through the area Friday will bring with it widespread rainfall of between 0.5 to 1.5 inches, although no flooding is expected. However ponding of water in low lying or poor drainage areas due to recent snow is likely. Active weather will then continue on Saturday as a compact low pressure system starts to make its way into the northern gulf. This low will bring southwesterly strong gale force winds into the southern gulf, eventually pushing into the central and southern panhandle. This will bring windy conditions inland as well, with the strongest winds along the gulf coast. A cool down occurs over the weekend, with another wave of moisture racing across the Gulf and into the panhandle on Saturday. By Saturday night, snow showers will be in abundance throughout the region, and will continue into early next week, resulting in variable snow accumulations. Stay tuned for the latest forecast updates at weather.gov/juneau
Regional Order No. 10-01 - Marijuana - Simple Possession
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on the Tongass and Chugach National Forests: Possessing, storing or transporting parts of a cannabis plant, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of such plant; including and not limited to…
Regional Order No. 10-00-00-04-01 - Occupancy and Use - Alcohol
TONGASS and CHUGACH NATIONAL FORESTS Regional Office Juneau, Alaska Order No. 10-00-00-04-01REGIONAL ORDEROccupancy and Use Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a) & (b), the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails located within and/or administered by the…
Regional Order No. R-10-96-01 - Forest Development Roads and Trails
R-10 SUPPLEMENT 7700-96-1 7730EFFECTIVE 5/17/96 Page 10 of 117731.14 - EXHIBIT 01ORDER NO. R-10-96-01FOREST DEVELOPMENT ROADS AND TRAILSALASKA REGIONPursuant to Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart B, Section261. so (a) (b), the following is prohibited on National Forest Developmentroads…
Eulachon Fishery Closure Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District
EULACHON FISHERY CLOSED IN FEDERAL WATERS OF DISTRICT ONE EXCEPT BY FEDERALLY QUALIFIED USERS IN THE UNUK RIVER DRAINAGEThis emergency Special Action closes Eulachon harvest in Federal public waters draining into District 1, except by federally qualified users in the Unuk River drainage.
Beaver Falls Prohibitions Thorne Bay Ranger District
The following acts are prohibited in the Tongass National Forest within the Thorne Bay Ranger District: Being on, going into, or using any part of the boardwalk trail leading to the Beaver Falls karst viewing areas, Forest Service Trails 54776, 54776A, and 54776B.
Anan Wildlife Observatory Forest Order Wrangell Ranger District
To provide for public safety and resource protection, the following acts are prohibited on the National Forest System lands described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A (the “Use Restriction Area”).PROHIBITIONSA. Going into, being upon, entering, or…
About
Alava Bay Cabin was built in 1974 and sits on Revillagigedo Island on the southwest side of Alava Bay within the Misty Fjords National Monument Wilderness. This rustic 12x14 foot Pan Abode cabin provides a secluded retreat with sleeping space for 4-6 people across two single bunks and two double bunks. The cabin includes a wood stove for heat, cooking counter and table, shelves, cupboard space, and a front deck offering views over Alava Bay toward Behm Canal. The surrounding landscape features old-growth rainforest, gentle slopes, and dense forest, with a rocky beach nearby and a small island between the bay and Behm Canal. Access requires floatplane, boat, or kayak travel from Ketchikan, approximately 20 air miles to the northwest. A mooring buoy is available on a first-come, first-served basis, though it is currently reported as missing and users will need to anchor. Navigation poses challenges due to tides, merging currents, and exposure to open ocean waters. The area offers opportunities for saltwater fishing, kayaking, hiking, beachcombing, and hunting for Sitka black-tailed deer and black bear. Wildlife includes black and brown bears, wolves, moose, bald eagles, orcas, humpback whales, harbor seals, and sea lions. Visitors must bring their own firewood (cannot be guaranteed on-site), water, food, and kayaking equipment, as well as arrange their own transportation.
Directions
Located 20 air miles southeast of Ketchikan on Revillagigedo Island in Misty Fjords National Monument Wilderness. Accessible only by floatplane, boat, or kayak. Navigation is challenging due to tides, merging currents, and exposure to open ocean waters. Check local tide tables in advance. Refer to USGS Ketchikan A-4 map.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 225-2148 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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