Big John Bay Cabin
Open year-round for reservations. The facility is receiving minimal maintenance this year. Visitors must bring their own #1 heating oil or kerosene for the oil stove (approximately 1 gallon per day), as well as all supplies including bedding, cooking gear, and drinking water. Pack out all garbage.
From Recreation.gov
Be advised this facility will receive minimal maintenance this year. If this facility has an oil stove please use clean #1 heating oil or kerosene to limit problems with operation. If this facility has a wood stove it is not guaranteed wood will be available. Please help us maintain this site for all to enjoy by packing out all garbage and leaving it cleaner than you found it. Report problems to the Petersburg Ranger District: 907-772-5869.
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About
Big John Bay Cabin is a remote hunter-style USFS rental cabin situated on a small wooded point at the north end of Big John Bay in Rocky Pass (Keku Strait) on Kupreanof Island. The single-level cabin accommodates up to four guests on single bunks and includes an oil heater requiring #1 stove oil or kerosene, a wooden table and benches, counter space, and a covered porch. A pit-type outhouse is provided. Access requires careful tide planning. From Petersburg, the cabin is 28 miles by float plane; from Kake, it's 18 miles by boat or 1.75 miles via the Big John Bay Trail from a roadside trailhead. A 15-foot tide is required for boats or float planes to reach the cabin directly. At lower tides, expect up to a mile-long hike across mudflats. The trail itself crosses tidal flats, making it impassable during high tide. The area offers excellent recreational opportunities including waterfowl hunting, fishing for trout, pink salmon, and coho salmon in Hamilton and Big John Creeks, and wildlife viewing. Black bears, grouse, and various waterfowl inhabit the area. Nearby trails include Hamilton Bay, Goose Lake, and Cathedral Falls.
Directions
From Petersburg, 28 miles by float plane. From Kake, 18 miles by boat or 1.75 miles from the roadside via the Big John Bay Trail. A 15-foot tide is required for boats or float planes to directly access the cabin; at lower tides expect a 1-mile hike across mudflats. The trail crosses a tidal flat and is impassable during high tide. Check tide charts in advance.
Location
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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