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.
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 proc
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
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 REGION
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 4 at 9:13PM AKST until January 5 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
...HEAVY SNOW RETURNS TO SOUTHEAST ALASKA ON MONDAY... .Prefrontal showers associated with a weak wave moving through the Icy Strait corridor and western Baranof Island has prompted the winter storm warning to be moved up in time. Snow ratios are very high, pushing greater than 30:1, therefore snow characteristic is very fluffy and dry with very little moisture. Once snow becomes increasingly wet, expect to see any snow depth gained from these snow showers reduced. Therefore, there is very little change in overall snow totals. A weather system will arrive late Sunday night and sweep into southeast Alaska, bringing heavy snowfall across the region on Monday. Heaviest snowfall rates are expected through Monday morning and into the afternoon. An initial warmup moving up from the south is expected through the afternoon and overnight hours on Monday, resulting in some locations changing over to a rain and rain/snow mix for areas along and south of the Icy Strait Corridor from Elfin Cove to Gustavus and Juneau. However, weakening winds combined with heavy snow showers on Tuesday will more than likely see a switch back to snow. Main forecast challenge on Tuesday will be the highly variable snowfall accumulations across the northern panhandle due to the hit or miss nature of the showers, warnings and advisories could be extended into Tuesday. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 3 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel by land, sea, and air will be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will initially start as all snow, before quickly changing over to rain as warm air surges northward through Monday afternoon. Areas at elevation may receive additional locally higher snow accumulations.
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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