Big John Bay Cabin
Open — Open year-round for reservations. Peak season May 1 through September 30 at $40 per night; non-peak season October 1 through April 30 at $25 per night.
Hydrologic Outlook issued January 6 at 12:50PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
ESFAJK Off and on showers will continue through mid week. The next organized system will push an atmospheric river into the panhandle late Thursday night through Friday. This system will bringing rounds of moderate to heavy rain for communities along and south of a line from Sitka to Angoon to Petersburg. Current forecast rainfall amounts are around 2 to 4 inches, with locally higher amounts approaching 5 inches at higher terrain. This rainfall in combination with rapidly rising freezing levels around 3000 to 5000ft will lead to localized flooding concerns like rapid river rises on small streams, ponding on road ways and poor drainage due to snow blocking drains. Any existing snowpack will become more dense and hard to move. Preparations should begin for an expected rain on snow event going into the weekend. Including the cities of Sitka, Angoon, Petersburg, Kake, Port Alexander, Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove, Thorne Bay, Wrangell, Ketchikan, Hyder, and Metlakatla
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
About
Big John Bay Cabin is a remote Forest Service rental cabin situated on a small wooded point at the north end of Big John Bay in Rocky Pass on the west side of Kupreanof Island within Tongass National Forest. This single-level hunter-style cabin provides a rustic base for exploring one of southeast Alaska's productive fishing and hunting areas. The cabin accommodates up to four people with single bunks, and includes an oil heater (requires #1 stove oil), wooden table and benches, counter, covered porch, and a pit toilet. Visitors must bring their own stove oil, bedding, cooking equipment, and food. A small stream located a quarter-mile north of the cabin provides a water source, though water should be treated. The cabin sits on what becomes an islet at high tide, facing large expanses of tidal grass and saltwater flats. Access requires careful planning around tides. The cabin can be reached by float plane from Petersburg (28 miles) or by boat from Kake (18 miles), but a 15-foot tide is required for direct access. At lower tides, visitors face up to a 1-mile hike across mudflats. The Big John Bay Trail provides overland access from near Kake (1.75 miles), but this route crosses tide flats and is impassable during high tide. The area is excellent for waterfowl hunting, and Hamilton and Big John Creeks offer fishing for trout, pink salmon, and coho salmon. Wildlife including waterfowl, grouse, and black bears inhabit the surrounding forest and tidal areas.
Directions
Located on the northeast side of Big John Bay in Rocky Pass on the west side of Kupreanof Island. Access by float plane from Petersburg (28 miles), by boat from Kake (18 miles), or via the Big John Bay Trail from roadside near Kake (1.75 miles). A 15-foot tide is required for direct boat or float plane access; lower tides require up to a 1-mile hike across mudflats. Trail access is not possible during high tide as the route crosses tide flats. Check local tide tables before planning your trip.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 772-3871 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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