Established Camping
Pigot Bay Cabin
Pigot Bay Cabin is located in the Chugach National Forest, featuring forested terrain and coastal views. Temperatures in the area range from highs in the 60s Fahrenheit during summer to lows in the 20s during winter. Visitors can explore nearby attractions such as the Portage Glacier and the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Chugach National Forest
Overview
Pigot Bay Cabin is tucked away in a secluded and picturesque area of Prince William Sound. It is open year-round, offering an ideal base for exploration, recreation and relaxation. The area can be accessed by float plane or boat, depending on conditions. The cabin is reached via a trail from the beach. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities including sleeping pad, sleeping bag, cook stove, toilet paper, cook pots and utensils as well as some form of water treatment.
Recreation
The topography is very rugged, which limits hiking in the area. Visitors can bring kayaks to explore the bay along the coast of Port Wells, but should consult the local tide reports in advance for their safety. Fishing is fair for pink salmon in late July and early August in freshwater streams and the saltwater of the bay. Saltwater fishing is possible for halibut and red snapper (rockfish) near Pigot Bay and the western shore of Esther Island. Pigot Bay also offers some good shrimping spots. Digging for butter clams is possible on the few gravel beaches at the head of the bay. Hunting for deer and bear is allowed in designated seasons with the proper permits. Blueberries and raspberries are also available for picking in season.
Natural Features
Pigot Bay Cabin is located on a tall bluff overlooking Pigot Bay. The bay is mostly steep-sided, but has a wide, shallow outwash valley at its head. The cabin sits at the edge of a dense evergreen forest, offering views over the bay to the mountains and glaciers beyond. Black bears, bald eagles and waterfowl (mainly geese at the head of the bay) are common visitors to the area (learn about bear safety). Mountain goats are sometimes seen on the surrounding cliffs. Prince William Sound supports such species as Dall's and harbor porpoises, harbor seals, sea otters and sea lions. A lucky few may even spot a pod of orcas or a humpback whale.
Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (907) 783-3242.
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.
Location
Pigot Bay Cabin is located in Alaska
Directions
This Cabin is not accessible via the road system. The cabin is located on the southwest shore near the head of Pigot Bay, northeast of Whittier. Access by a float plane is a 40 minute trip from Anchorage or a 60 minute trip from Cordova. By boat, it is a 18 mile float from Whittier. Check local tide reports to determine the most ideal arrival and departure times.\_\_Boats are not provided by the Forest Service.
Address
145 Forest Station Road, P.O. Box 129
Girdwood, AK 99587
Coordinates
60.8413889 N
148.3988889 W
Access
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
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Site Types
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
