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
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Regional Order No. R-10-96-01 - Forest Development Roads and Trails
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Flood Advisory issued December 29 at 4:11PM AKST until December 30 at 8:45AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Heavy rain fall Sunday and overnight night has increased runoff into stream and rivers. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Ward Lake near areas near the Ward Lake recreational area. * WHEN...Until 845 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 409 PM AKST, gauge reports indicated heavy rain across the advisory area. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly, especially near Ward Lake. - For Lake Connell Dam: At 3:00pm the stage was 253.25 feet. Flood Stage is 252.0 feet.
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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