Pybus Bay Cabin
Open — Open year-round with reservations available. Winter access can be difficult due to snow and ice conditions. Floatplane and boat access is tide-dependent.
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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
Pybus Bay Cabin provides a true wilderness experience on Admiralty Island, known to the Tlingit as Kootznoowoo or "Fortress of the Bear." This primitive A-frame cedar log cabin sits approximately 50 yards up a hill from the beach in a protected cove about half a mile north of Donkey Bay. The cabin accommodates up to 7 guests with 4 single wooden bunks and a sleeping loft, and includes basic amenities: a cooking counter, table and benches, an oil stove for heat, and a broom. An outdoor pit toilet is provided. The surrounding area features thick temperate rainforest of old-growth spruce and hemlock trees, with large tidal flats at the end of the bay. Wildlife viewing is exceptional, with opportunities to observe brown bears, Sitka black-tailed deer, migratory waterfowl, shorebirds, and humpback whales in the remote waters of Pybus Bay. A game trail to Donkey Bay is accessible at high tide, and the area sees seasonal commercial fishing activity. This cabin is popular with hunters and anglers. Visitors must be self-sufficient and prepared for extreme wilderness conditions. Access is by floatplane or boat only, with tide-dependent landing requirements. Winter access can be particularly challenging due to snow and ice. Guests must bring their own #1 stove oil, sleeping bags and pads, cooking equipment, food, water containers, toilet paper, and all other supplies. Water is available from a nearby stream but must be treated. All garbage must be packed out. This cabin is located in designated Wilderness, making helicopter access illegal.
Directions
Located on the southeast portion of Admiralty Island, on the north shore of a small protected cove approximately half a mile north of Donkey Bay within Pybus Bay. Accessible only by floatplane or boat. Floatplane flight time is approximately 1 hour 15 minutes from Juneau or 30 minutes from Petersburg. Boat access via Stephens Passage or Frederick Sound is approximately 100 miles from Juneau. No mooring facility available. Access is tide-dependent; check tide charts before departure. This cabin is in designated Wilderness area, and helicopter access is illegal.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 586-8800 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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