Paulson Bay Cabin

Great place to stay was there mid June 2023 still a lot of snow. It rained quite a bit brought a gallon of fuel per day for stove that worked well cabin was very comfortable. Kayaked Paulson bay as a warm up then first evening, serious rain all next day. Then a cloudy morning start to back of Cochran bay it was a BW world until the sun came out. Conditions where perfect views where stunning paddled up on a big healthy black bear, eagles various bird life. Day just got better as it went on got back to cabin at 7pm ate some food and went back out from 8pm till 11. I love the PWS its just incredible and the views from the cabin that evening couldn't have been better. The stairs up to get your kayak above tide danger are not fun and would be difficult by yourself but with two people not bad. Had a lot of snow while I was there if not, some nice access to hiking country. I highly recommend staying here paddle boarders kayakers or just to relax.

Great place to stay was there mid June 2023 still a lot of snow. It rained quite a bit brought a gallon of fuel per day for stove that worked well cabin was very comfortable. Kayaked Paulson bay as a warm up then first evening, serious rain all next day. Then a cloudy morning start to back of Cochran bay it was a BW world until the sun came out. Conditions where perfect views where stunning paddled up on a big healthy black bear, eagles various bird life. Day just got better as it went on got back to cabin at 7pm ate some food and went back out from 8pm till 11. I love the PWS its just incredible and the views from the cabin that evening couldn't have been better. The stairs up to get your kayak above tide danger are not fun and would be difficult by yourself but with two people not bad. Had a lot of snow while I was there if not, some nice access to hiking country. I highly recommend staying here paddle boarders kayakers or just to relax.

My group of 3 had a wonderful stay here! We worked with Lazy Otter Charters and Alaska Sea Kayakers and were dropped off at Surprise Cove, then kayaked the 5 miles to the cabin. One of the days we had winds and really choppy water, and the 5 miles took us double the time so make sure to account for weather if you're working with the charters on a pick up/drop off time!

We stayed for 2 nights at the cabin and had the most perfect weather - sun, blue skies, and calm waters. Thankfully we did not see any bears, but we did see tons of other wildlife including humpback whales, otters, porpoises, jellyfish, and seals. We were plenty warm in the cabin (late June) and brought kerosene with us for the stove. At first the stove leaked but we were able to adjust a few screws and fix it, and just followed the instructions to get it running. We brought 2 gallons and that was plenty to stay warm during both nights with the stove on low/medium.

When we were there, there was an active stream and water falls right next to the cabin that we could have filtered water to use. We didn't know this so we brought water with us, but this is great to know for next time!

My group of 3 had a wonderful stay here! We worked with Lazy Otter Charters and Alaska Sea Kayakers and were dropped off at Surprise Cove, then kayaked the 5 miles to the cabin. One of the days we had winds and really choppy water, and the 5 miles took us double the time so make sure to account for weather if you're working with the charters on a pick up/drop off time!

We stayed for 2 nights at the cabin and had the most perfect weather - sun, blue skies, and calm waters. Thankfully we did not see any bears, but we did see tons of other wildlife including humpback whales, otters, porpoises, jellyfish, and seals. We were plenty warm in the cabin (late June) and brought kerosene with us for the stove. At first the stove leaked but we were able to adjust a few screws and fix it, and just followed the instructions to get it running. We brought 2 gallons and that was plenty to stay warm during both nights with the stove on low/medium.

When we were there, there was an active stream and water falls right next to the cabin that we could have filtered water to use. We didn't know this so we brought water with us, but this is great to know for next time!

This is a great cabin with incredible views of College Glacier in the distance. Plenty of lite hiking to do around the cabin. Saw bears eating dead pink salmon on the beach directly below the cabin. Always a welcome place to dry off in wet weather. Our boat held anchor in strong northerly winds- phew! No dry wood nearby, so bring some for an outdoor fire. Kerosine stove worked well and kept us plenty warm.

This is a great cabin with incredible views of College Glacier in the distance. Plenty of lite hiking to do around the cabin. Saw bears eating dead pink salmon on the beach directly below the cabin. Always a welcome place to dry off in wet weather. Our boat held anchor in strong northerly winds- phew! No dry wood nearby, so bring some for an outdoor fire. Kerosine stove worked well and kept us plenty warm.

The stairs up to the cabin are kind of intense. You'd think at high tide it'd be easier, but if there's wind then the waves crash directly onto the stairs so it's actually harder to unload. I'd go at lower tide despite it being a more intense walk up. In August there's a run of salmon spawning in the creek, which is super cool to spend time watching them jump over the falls. Saw some bears and a wolf come down to the creek to check it out. Holds less people and has less flat room than Pigot Bay cabin, but I think I like this one more.

The stairs up to the cabin are kind of intense. You'd think at high tide it'd be easier, but if there's wind then the waves crash directly onto the stairs so it's actually harder to unload. I'd go at lower tide despite it being a more intense walk up. In August there's a run of salmon spawning in the creek, which is super cool to spend time watching them jump over the falls. Saw some bears and a wolf come down to the creek to check it out. Holds less people and has less flat room than Pigot Bay cabin, but I think I like this one more.

I enjoyed a short 1 night/ 2 day visit to Paulson Bay cabin in Jul 2022 with friends who keep a motor boat in Whittier. Bad weather and a small craft advisory prevented us from getting out the first day/night, but we made it the second day/night. Kayaking in the area is fun in the coves. The blueberries were mostly not ripe yet. I had been with my family and the same friends in the 1990s. I am thankful to the Forest Service for the refund on the first night's fee and for keeping the cabin in great shape. The forest service cabins in PWS and around Alaska are a treasure.

I enjoyed a short 1 night/ 2 day visit to Paulson Bay cabin in Jul 2022 with friends who keep a motor boat in Whittier. Bad weather and a small craft advisory prevented us from getting out the first day/night, but we made it the second day/night. Kayaking in the area is fun in the coves. The blueberries were mostly not ripe yet. I had been with my family and the same friends in the 1990s. I am thankful to the Forest Service for the refund on the first night's fee and for keeping the cabin in great shape. The forest service cabins in PWS and around Alaska are a treasure.