Jack Bay Cabin
Open — Open year-round for reservations via Recreation.gov up to 180 days in advance. Maximum stay is 7 consecutive nights. Winter access can be difficult due to snow and ice conditions.
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
10-04-00-26-01 Winter Motorized Vehicle Closure
To prevent resource damage from snowmachine use in areas where inadequate snow conditions exist, some Kenai Peninsula areas of the Chugach National Forest are closed to snowmachine use areas.
10-04-00-24-05 - Developed Recreation Sites, Public Use Cabins Prohibitions
Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited within the Chugach National Forest:Cutting any standing tree within 150 feet of a Public Use Cabin, Developed Recreation Site or Administrative Use Site.
10-04-00-17-09 Winter Motorized Vehicle Use
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on certain lands administered by the Forest Service within the Chugach National Forest:
10-04-04-12-08 Copper River Delta Winter Motor Vehicle Closure
The use of snowmachines (snowmobiles and all motorized over snow vehicles, including off highway vehicles) and the landing of, or the dropping or picking up of any materials, supplies, or persons by means of, helicopters that are utilized for t winter recreational activities is prohibited in the
10-04-00-05-01 - Winter Motor Vehicle Closure Prince William Sound
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a), the following acts are prohibited on the Chugach National Forest:Certain motor vehicle use except for subsistence uses from December 1 through April 30 of each year:
10-04-00-04-03 - Motor Vehicle Closure Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Acquired Lands
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a) the operation of motor vehicles is prohibited in the following areas:
About
Jack Bay Cabin is a remote Forest Service rental cabin located at the east end of Jack Bay in the Chugach National Forest, southeast of the Valdez Narrows in Prince William Sound. The 12x14-foot rustic cabin sleeps up to six guests on wooden bunks and is furnished with a table, benches, a wood stove, an oil stove, a rainwater catchment barrel, and an outdoor pit toilet. The cabin sits at the edge of a grassy clearing overlooking the bay, backed by a thick temperate rainforest of spruce and hemlock with an understory of shrubs, ferns, and moss-covered logs. Access is by float plane only (15 minutes from Valdez or 30 minutes from Cordova) or boat (20 miles from Valdez or 70 miles from Cordova). Tides affect access significantly. The cabin has no running water, electricity, cut firewood, or heating oil. Visitors must bring their own drinking water, firewood, #1 stove oil, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cook stove, cooking gear, lanterns, and all other supplies. All trash and food must be packed out. Recreation opportunities include excellent pink salmon fishing steps from the cabin, coho fishing in nearby creeks, clamming and crabbing at low tide, boating, and wildlife viewing including harbor seals, sea otters, Sitka black-tailed deer, mountain goats, and brown bears. Hunting seasons for bear and deer run from spring through late fall. Inclement weather can extend trips at any time of year, and winter access can be difficult due to snow and ice. Jack Bay State Marine Park is nearby.
Directions
Access by float plane or boat only. Float plane: 15 minutes from Valdez or 30 minutes from Cordova. Boat: 20 miles from Valdez or 70 miles from Cordova. Tides significantly affect access to the cabin. Winter access can be difficult due to snow and ice. Inclement weather may extend trips; bring extra supplies for 2-5 days.
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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) 424-7661 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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