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Blue Mussel Cabin

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Blue Mussel Cabin is located near the rugged coastline of Alaska, offering a landscape of dense forests and rocky shores. Temperatures in the area typically range from 20°F in winter to 65°F in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the Mendenhall Glacier and the Tongass National Forest, both offering opportunities for hiking and wildlife observation.

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(12' X 16') Sleeps 8 (maximum 8) with a maximum stay of 3 consecutive nights. $50 per night. Cabins are not furnished with mattresses. Summer access by foot or boat (can haul onto a rocky beach). The foot trail begins at Point Bridget State Park Trailhead parking area at Mile 39 Glacier Highway. The trail is 3.4 miles to the cabin. Winter access: the same trail is open in the winter. Visitors can ski or snowshoe in, but no ATV's or other motorized vehicles are allowed. Primary heat at the cabin is kerosene with an emergency woodstove. It is recommended the user bring a minimum of 1 gallon of kerosene per day to supply heat for the cabin (2 gallons per night in the winter). The fuel storage tank for the stove is on the rear of the cabin. Water supply is snow in the winter and a nearby creek in the summer. Please purify before using. In a dry year, the creek will be dry, so consider bringing a water supply. GPS 058° 40' 42.00"N, 134° 59' 8.56"W.

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Blue Mussel Cabin is located in Alaska

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Coordinates

58.67833399 N
134.98571128 W

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Access

  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Site Types

  • Group
  • Cabins

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Reservable
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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Reviewed Aug. 17, 2019

Water

Be sure to bring enough water for the night because the creek by the cabin is currently dried up.

Reviewed Aug. 31, 2018

Amazing Views of Lynn Canal

This cabin is at the end of the road going North of Juneau. The cabin is not furnished with mattresses & sleeps a max of 8 for a max of 3 nights. Summer access by foot or boat (can haul onto a rocky beach). The foot trail begins at Point Bridget State Park Trailhead parking area at Mile 39 Glacier Highway. The trail is 3.4 miles to the cabin. Winter access**:** the same trail is open in the winter. Visitors can ski or snowshoe in, but no ATV's or other motorized vehicles are allowed. Primary heat at the cabin is kerosene with an emergency woodstove.

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  • Review photo of Blue Mussel Cabin by Josiah P., August 31, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the elevation of Blue Mussel Cabin?

    Blue Mussel Cabin is located at 40 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Blue Mussel Cabin?

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