Paulson Bay Cabin
Open year-round. Reservations via Recreation.gov up to 180 days in advance. Maximum 7 consecutive nights per Forest Order. Check-in and check-out at 12:00 PM.
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…
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 Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a) & (b), the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails located within and/or administered by the…
About
Paulson Bay Cabin offers a true wilderness experience in the Nellie Juan-College Fiord Wilderness Study Area of Prince William Sound. The cabin sits on a bluff overlooking Paulson Bay on the west side of Cochrane Bay, with spectacular views of Port Wells, College Fiord, and Harvard Glacier. The surrounding terrain transitions from open woodland and muskeg into rugged mountains. The 12x14 foot cabin accommodates six guests on wooden bunks and is equipped with a table and benches, an oil-drip kerosene stove for heat, fire extinguisher, and broom. An outhouse with composting toilet is provided. There is no running water, electricity, or cooking facilities. Guests must bring sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cook stove, cookware, toilet paper, trash bags, flashlights, and kerosene fuel (1-2 gallons per day recommended). The area offers excellent sea kayaking, fishing for chum and pink salmon (late July through August), shrimping, and bottom fishing. Hiking is relatively easy due to limited brush, with a three-quarter mile route leading to a creek. Wildlife includes black bears, Sitka black-tailed deer, bald eagles, sea otters, orcas, harbor seals, and sea lions. Hunters can pursue bear and waterfowl in season with proper permits.
Directions
Accessible only by float plane or boat. By float plane: 40 minutes from Anchorage, 60 minutes from Cordova. By boat: 18 miles from Whittier. The bay is partially obscured by five small islands at its mouth. Beware of submerged rock ledges between islands and off coastal points. Consult local tide tables for optimal arrival and departure times.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 783-3242 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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