Unorganized Borough / Hoonah-Angoon / Tongass National Forest / Kootznoowoo Wilderness / Admiralty Island National Monument

Church Bight Cabin

Open — The cabin is currently open and available for reservation year-round.

About

Church Bight Cabin offers a remote wilderness experience on the southeast side of Admiralty Island in the Tongass National Forest. The large A-frame log cabin sits on level ground just steps from Church Bight, a small tidal saltwater cove within Gambier Bay, surrounded by temperate rainforest of old-growth spruce and hemlock. The cabin sleeps up to 7 people with 4 single wooden bunks and a sleeping loft. It includes a wood stove for heat, table and benches, cooking counter, and basic tools. An outside pit toilet is provided. Firewood is generally stacked in a woodshed near the cabin but availability is not guaranteed. There is no running water or electricity. The water source from a nearby stream is intermittent and a boat may be necessary to obtain water from other drainages. All water must be treated before use. Fishing opportunities include fly fishing for Dolly Varden and rainbow trout in nearby streams, with halibut and rockfish available in open waters. The area is known for wildlife viewing, including brown bears, Sitka black-tailed deer, migratory waterfowl, and humpback whales. Access is by floatplane (1 hour from Juneau, 30 minutes from Petersburg) or boat with anchor (approximately 70 miles from Juneau via Stephens Passage). Tides affect access to the cabin.

Directions

Access by floatplane (1 hour from Juneau or 30 minutes from Petersburg) or boat with anchor via Stephens Passage (approximately 70 miles from Juneau). Located on the western shore of a small cove inside Gambier Bay on the southeastern side of Admiralty Island. Tides affect access. No mooring facility on-site. Helicopter access is illegal within the designated Wilderness area.

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