Jack Bay Cabin is located at the east end of Jack Bay in the Chugach National Forest. Visitors to the cabin will find many opportunities for recreation and relaxation in the vicinity.
Access to the site is by float plane or boat only. The flight is typically 15 minutes from Valdez or 30 minutes from Cordova. It is 20 mi from Valdez by boat
and 70 mi from Cordova. Tides affect access to this cabin, so it is important to check local tide information. Visitors are responsible for their own travel
arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.
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Jack Bay Cabin offers stunning views and a comfortable stay for families, making it a great choice near Valdez. However, cleanliness issues were noted, particularly regarding the foam mattresses, which are overdue for replacement. The area provides excellent wildlife sightings and activities, contributing to a memorable experience despite some minor drawbacks.
Views from the cabin are beautiful. It's tucked away and relatively out of the wind. The stove is easy to use and very warm. It's a great place to packraft some flat water and watch wildlife.
Fun cozy cabin for our family of 4. Beautiful scenery, peaceful weekend getaway. Person who used cabin before us left the oil fuel valve wide open. Had way too much heating oil in bottom of stove to deal with when warming up stove. Please remember to shut off valve outside from tank, and valve on stove inside. Foam sleeping pads were filthy, Looks like a dog gave birth on one of them. Forest Service recreation crew: please incinerate these nasty foam pads ASAP! Cabin needed a good cleaning, but other then smelling like a diesel refinery the first few hours and cleaning up after previous users, the experience was great. Good boat anchorage and safe from low tide if you anchor in 35 to 45 ft of water. Use heating oil for stove. Not wood like previous bozo's used. USFS superintendent: Please lower cabin cost to $45 per night the way it used to be. Its not the Ritz Carlton. Thanks -
Not a lot of opportunities for hiking but the fishing was fun. A lot of rock fish to be had in addition to salmon if they are in while you are there. Cabin is comfortable. Remember to bring fuel for the heater.
Access to the site is by float plane or boat only. The flight is typically 15 minutes from Valdez or a 30 minutes from Cordova. To travel by boat is 20 mi from Valdez and 70 mi from Cordova. Tides influence travel to the cabin. Click here for loca...
Access to the site is by float plane or boat only. The flight is typically 15 minutes from Valdez or a 30 minutes from Cordova. To travel by boat is 20 mi from Valdez and 70 mi from Cordova. Tides influence travel to the cabin. Click here for local tide information.
Inclement weather conditions may cause an extension of your trip during any time of the year and winter access can be difficult due to snow and ice conditions. Guests should bring extra supplies to last 2-5 days Please contact the Cordova Ranger District at (907) 424-7661 prior to arrival for more detailed information about safety precautions.