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Big John Bay Cabin

CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BYFord

Big John Bay Cabin is located in the Tongass National Forest, featuring dense forest terrain and coastal landscapes. The area experiences temperature highs around 60°F and lows near 40°F. Visitors can explore nearby attractions such as the LeConte Glacier and the Petersburg Marine Mammal Center.

Fee Info

Reservations can be made the day of arrival or up to 180 days in advance and are restricted to a maximum stay of seven consecutive nights per party for any one reservation between May and September, and 10 consecutive days from Oct. 1 through April 30. There are no discounts for Alaska cabin rentals with Golden Age and Golden Passports. 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

Big John Bay Cabin is located in Alaska

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Directions

From Petersburg, it is 28 miles by float plane. From Kake, it is 18 miles by boat or 1.75 miles from the roadside near Kake. A 15-foot tide is required for boats or float planes to directly access the cabin. A 1-mile hike across mudflats is warranted at lower tides. Part of the trail crosses a tide flat, so there is no trail access during high tide. Please check tide charts in advance. The cabin can be found on USGS topographic map Petersburg D6. Maps are available online or by calling the Petersburg Ranger District at (907) 772-3871.

Address

PO BOX 1328
Petersburg, AK 99833

Coordinates

56.8455556 N
133.6886111 W

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Big John Bay Cabin have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Big John Bay Cabin does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Big John Bay Cabin?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is excellent coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.

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