OutReserve

Big John Bay Cabin

Warning

General

Be advised this facility will receive minimal maintenance this year. If this facility has an oil stove please use clean #1 heating oil or kerosene to limit problems with operation. If this facility has a wood stove it is not guaranteed wood will be available. Please help us maintain this site for all to enjoy by packing out all garbage and leaving it cleaner than you found it. Report problems to the Petersburg Ranger District: 907-772-5869.

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About Big John Bay Cabin

Big John Bay Cabin is located at the north end of Big John Bay in Rocky Pass (Keku Strait) on Kupreanof Island. It provides access to great recreational activities and spectacular scenery in southeastern Alaska. Visitors enjoy fishing, hiking, hunting and viewing wildlife. The cabin can be accessed by boat or trail from the town of Kake, or by float plane from Petersburg. Tides can impact access, requiring up to a mile hike from the boat at low tide. The trail can be affected at high tide. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

Number of accommodations: 1

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Jan 1 to Apr 30

Sites & Availability

1 Site Available

Site
Price
🏠 P15, Loop: AREA BIG JOHN BAY CABIN
4 guests
$25.00
/ per night

Location Big John Bay Cabin

Address:
Po Box 1328
Petersburg, AK, 99833
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 56.8456 / -133.689

Elevation: 3 feet

Policies & Rules

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This facility is located in an extremely remote and wild area; before making a reservation, become aware of bear, water, and weather safety (including cold)

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Recreating in Alaska can present both obvious and hidden dangers; please be aware of your surroundings and be prepared for extended stays due to occasionally poor weather

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Tides affect access to this cabin; consult local tide tables before making a reservation

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All drinking water taken from the nearby stream should be treated or boiled

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Firewood at the cabin is supplied only for heating the cabin, it is not for outdoor campfires; collect dead and down wood from the forest for your outdoor campfire

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Use of this cabin by a commercial operator, such as an outfitter or guide, is not allowed

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High levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) among clams have been recorded in this area

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All garbage and food must be packed out

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Learn more about Tongass National Forest

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Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by purchasing firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

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The invasive European Green Crab (EGC) has been found in southern Southeast Alaska and is suspected to be in more locations on the Tongass National Forest. Please actively look for and report EGC to help map the distribution and contribute to management.

Warnings & Advisories

Warning

General

Be advised this facility will receive minimal maintenance this year. If this facility has an oil stove please use clean #1 heating oil or kerosene to limit problems with operation. If this facility has a wood stove it is not guaranteed wood will be available. Please help us maintain this site for all to enjoy by packing out all garbage and leaving it cleaner than you found it. Report problems to the Petersburg Ranger District: 907-772-5869.

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