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Church Bight Cabin

About

USDA Forest Service

Tongass National Forest

Overview

Church Bight Cabin offers guests recreation, relaxation and a unique wilderness lodging experience on the southeast side of Admiralty Island in the Tongass National Forest. The remote site offers a scenic setting for fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing, all within the vicinity of the cabin. Access to the cabin is float plane or boat. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

Recreation

Anglers will enjoy saltwater and freshwater fishing in the area. Fly fishing for Dolly Varden and rainbow trout is popular in nearby streams. Halibut and rockfish are found in further open waters. Wildlife viewing is abundant on land and in water. Gambier Bay is quite remote, yet a good place for bear and humpback whale sightings.

Facilities

Anglers will enjoy saltwater and freshwater fishing in the area. Fly fishing for Dolly Varden and rainbow trout is popular in nearby streams. Halibut and rockfish are found in further open waters. Wildlife viewing is abundant on land and in water. Gambier Bay is quite remote, yet a good place for bear and humpback whale sightings.

Natural Features

The cabin sits on level ground, only a few steps from Church Bight, a small tidal saltwater cove within Gambier Bay. The shoreline is surrounded by a thick temperate rainforest of old-gowth spruce and hemlock trees, shrubs and grasses. Wildlife in the area abounds, including migratory waterfowl and shorebirds, Sitka black-tailed deer and brown bears (learn more about bear safety).

Fee Info

Only one change per reservation for all Alaska cabins is allowed. Change is defined as a modification to the start or end date of the reservation; after one change has been made, if additional changes are desired, the customer must cancel the current reservation and re-book the new dates.

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Location

Church Bight Cabin is located in Alaska

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Directions

Access to the cabin is by float plane or boat with anchor. It is about a 1-hour flight from Juneau or 30 minutes from Petersburg. Access by boat via Stephens Passage is approximately 70 miles from Juneau. Tides affect access to the cabin, click here for local tide tables. The steep beach provides a good boat anchorage. There is no mooring facility on-site.

Address

ADMIRALITY NATIONAL MONUMENT
Juneau, AK

Coordinates

57.4257028 N
133.928525 W

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Church Bight Cabin?

Camping at Church Bight Cabin can cost between $35.00 and $45.00 depending on the site.

Are fires allowed at Church Bight Cabin?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Church Bight Cabin, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Church Bight Cabin have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Church Bight Cabin does not have wifi.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Church Bight Cabin?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Church Bight Cabin. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Church Bight Cabin, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

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