Berners Bay Cabin
Open year-round with reservations through Recreation.gov. Peak season runs late April through late September. High levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning have been reported in this area. European Green Crab suspected; report any sightings. Access by float plane, boat, or kayak only.
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 3:04PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to continue through this evening and last through the weekend as multiple strong low pressure systems move into the northern gulf. These lows will bring multiple days of moderate to heavy rain, with around 1.5 to 3 inches of rain every 24 hours. Some areas, especially near Yakutat and along the gulf coast, could see localized areas reach around 4 inches of rain in 24 hours. Heaviest rain rates are anticipated late Saturday into Sunday with hourly rates of 0.15 to 0.3 inches possible. This heavy rain will likely cause rapid river rises along smaller rivers and streams, but no flooding is expected at this time for areas outside the flood watch. Along with this heavy rain, increased winds are highly likely across the area. Strongest winds are anticipated to occur late Saturday into Sunday with 30 to 40 kts, gusts to 50 kts across the gulf and 20 to 35 kts, gusts around 40 to 50 kts across the northern inner channels. Land winds will also increase, with areas especially along the central gulf coast seeing wind gusts up to around 45 mph. Check back for more updates through the weekend.
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 11:29AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to start later today and last through the weekend as multiple strong low pressure systems move into the northern gulf. These lows will bring multiple days of moderate to heavy rain, with around 1.5 to 3 inches of rain every 24 hours. Some areas, especially near Yakutat and along the gulf coast, could see localized areas reach around 4 inches of rain in 24 hours. Heaviest rain rates are anticipated late Saturday into Sunday with hourly rates of 0.15 to 0.3 inches possible. This heavy rain will likely cause rapid river rises along smaller rivers and streams, but no flooding is expected at this time. Along with this heavy rain, increased winds are highly likely across the area. Strongest winds are anticipated to occur late Saturday into Sunday with 30 to 40 kts, gusts to 50 kts across the gulf and 20 to 35 kts, gusts around 40 to 50 kts across the northern inner channels. Land winds will also increase, with areas especially along the gulf coast seeing wind gusts up to around 45 mph. Check back for more updates through the weekend.
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About
Berners Bay Cabin sits on a saltwater beach near the mouth of the Antler River, offering sweeping views of the Antler and Berners River deltas and Lions Head Mountain. The 13x14 ft pan-abode structure sleeps five on three single bunks and one double bunk, with a table, benches, cold storage box, and oil stove for heat. An outhouse, campfire ring, and mooring buoy are provided. Access is by float plane, boat, or kayak only from the Echo Cove boat launch at mile 40 Glacier Highway, approximately 8 miles south. The bay becomes extremely shallow at low tide, so consult tide charts before any trip. A dinghy or 450-foot shore tie rope is advised for anchoring to the mooring buoy, which is about 200 feet from the high tide mark. Winter road maintenance on the last 6-8 miles of Glacier Highway is intermittent. Berners Bay is renowned for spring wildlife spectacles when spawning herring and eulachon draw massive gatherings of bald eagles, brown and black bears, harbor seals, humpback whales, and Steller sea lions. Summer brings blueberry picking, saltwater fishing, crabbing, sea kayaking, and beachcombing. A primitive one-mile trail from the woodshed leads to an ocean overlook beneath a large waterfall.
Directions
Located 37 miles northwest of Juneau on the shore of Berners Bay, 8 miles north from the Echo Cove boat launch at mile 40 Glacier Highway. Access by float plane, boat, or kayak only. Mooring buoy available about 200 feet from the high tide mark. Consult tide charts as bay becomes extremely shallow at low tide. Winter road maintenance is intermittent on the last 6-8 miles of Glacier Highway.
Location
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 | $45 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 586-8800 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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