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About Jack Bay Cabin
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Boating
Fishing
Year-round
Fishing
Spring
Boating
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Boating
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Boating
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Most popular amenities
Parking
Waterfront
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Views and Setting
- View
- Waterfront
C11, Loop: AREA JACK BAY CABIN
Site Details
Reviews (16)
What Guests Are Saying
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.
What Guests Are Saying
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.
Review Summary
Kahlil W
VerifiedJanuary 9, 2020 • Stayed at: C11, Loop: AREA JACK BAY CABIN
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.
Kristen M
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: C11, Loop: AREA JACK BAY CABIN
We had a good time! Cabin was in decent shape and worked well for us. The heater /stove kept us nice and warm
david c
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: C11, Loop: AREA JACK BAY CABIN
Had a good time. Remember to bring fuel for the furnace, it was great to dry clothes in the cabin and have heat.
Kenneth S
VerifiedMay 4, 2020 • Stayed at: C11, Loop: AREA JACK BAY CABIN
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 -
Paul M
VerifiedOctober 2, 2020 • Stayed at: C11, Loop: AREA JACK BAY CABIN
Bring some heating oil for the stove, beautiful place!
Greg M
VerifiedMay 27, 2021 • Stayed at: C11, Loop: AREA JACK BAY CABIN
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.
Susan S
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2021 • Stayed at: C11, Loop: AREA JACK BAY CABIN
Lovely cabin in a beautiful area!
Morrison F
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2021 • Stayed at: C11, Loop: AREA JACK BAY CABIN
Everything was as advertised & it exceeded our expectations. I’d stay again
Morrison F
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2021 • Stayed at: C11, Loop: AREA JACK BAY CABIN
A great experience, everything was as advertised. The stove worked well to kee us warm. Do be aware of the tides if you are on a tight schedule
Brian E
VerifiedMay 16, 2022 • Stayed at: C11, Loop: AREA JACK BAY CABIN
Everything was as expected because we stayed their in the past.
The heater was broken from the winter snow load.
the stove pipe was pushed down and pulled the bracket from the roof.
the stove sat ona slant and couldnt be used in current condition.
we brought alternate heat options so we used them instead.
Location Jack Bay Cabin
Address:
Po Box 280
Cordova, AK, 99574
United States
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 miles from Valdez and 70 miles 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.
Elevation: 25 feet
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Last updated: September 17, 2026
