Shelter Bay Cabin
Open — Open year-round for reservations. In fall, winter, and early spring, the cabin may be inaccessible to floatplanes due to frozen conditions. Maximum stay of seven consecutive days. Same-day reservations allowed; from August 1-31, only one reservation per person is permitted.
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
Shelter Bay Cabin sits on the southwest shore of Shelter Bay on Hinchinbrook Island at the entrance to Prince William Sound. This remote wilderness cabin provides a rustic basecamp for fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing in one of Alaska's most pristine coastal environments. The 20x20-foot cabin sleeps six people on wooden bunkbeds without mattresses and is equipped with a table, benches, a wood and oil stove for heat, and an outhouse. There is no running water, electricity, or cut firewood. The cabin is surrounded by low, forested hills of spruce, hemlock, and muskeg openings. The outlet channel of Shelter Bay is a popular coho salmon fishing site in August and September, while pink and chum salmon appear in early July. The inlet creek at the far end of the bay offers additional fishing for salmon and Dolly Varden from July to August. Fly fishing for sea-run cutthroat trout is available around the outlet creek. Hunters can take advantage of long seasons for brown bear (spring and fall) and Sitka black-tailed deer (late summer through late fall). Access is by floatplane at high tide (20 minutes from Cordova), wheel plane at low tide (landing strip 350 yards north of cabin), or boat (50 miles from Cordova). Tides significantly affect access. This is an extremely remote location where inclement weather may extend trips, and visitors must be prepared for bear encounters and changing conditions. All water, food, sleeping gear, #1 oil or kerosene for heating, and camping equipment must be packed in, and all garbage must be packed out.
Directions
Located on the southwest shore of Shelter Bay on Hinchinbrook Island. Access by floatplane at high tide (20 minutes from Cordova), wheel plane at low tide (landing strip 350 yards north of cabin), or boat (50 miles from Cordova). Tides significantly affect all access; consult local tide tables before arrival.
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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 | $75 |
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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