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.
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
Special Weather Statement issued February 8 at 1:57PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
After a series of shortwaves that brought rain and gusty winds over the past few days, a stronger front will approach southeast Alaska from the west on Tuesday. South to southeast winds will increase through the day Tuesday. Confidence is increasing for windy conditions with strong gusts Tuesday night into Wednesday morning as the front pushes west to east across southeast Alaska. Gales with storm force gusts will be possible ahead and along the frontal passage, especially along north-south oriented channels and along the coastal waters. A period of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible with the frontal passage, but with the progressive nature of the front, flooding is not expected at this time. Another gale to potentially storm force low will quickly lift northeast into the Gulf and looks to push across southeast Alaska sometime later Wednesday into Thursday, bringing another round of strong gusty winds and moderate to heavy rainfall. Further details on the high wind and flooding potential for this system will be honed in on in the coming days. Looking further ahead, a cooling trend is favored to commence in the wake of these passing systems by late work week into the weekend. Snow levels will begin to lower and a colder outflow wind pattern could set up by late weekend. This could result in a return of snow for some coastal communities, especially across northern southeast Alaska. Further details on the pattern change and snow potential will be honed as the weekend approaches.
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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