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Pybus Bay Cabin

Pybus Bay Cabin is located near the Admiralty National Monument within the Tongass National Forest. The area features forested terrain with coastal access. Weather in this region typically sees highs around 60°F and lows near 40°F. Nearby attractions include the Pack Creek Bear Viewing Area and the scenic Admiralty Island Canoe Route.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Tongass National Forest

Overview

Pybus 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

Wildlife viewing is abundant on land and in water. Pybus Bay is quite remote, and a good place for humpback whale sightings. A game trail to Donkey Bay is accessible at high tide and seasonal commercial fishing activity is popular in Pybus Bay.

Natural Features

The cabin is about a half-mile north of Donkey Bay in a protected cove within Pybus Bay. The shoreline is surrounded by a thick temperate rainforest of old-growth spruce and hemlock trees, ferns, shrubs and grasses. The end of the bay has large tidal flats. Wildlife in the area abounds, including migratory waterfowl and shorebirds, Sitka black-tailed deer and brown bears.

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

Pybus Bay Cabin is located in Alaska

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Directions

Access to the cabin is by float plane or boat with anchor at high tide. Flight time is approximately one hour and 15 minutes from Juneau or 30 minutes from Petersburg. Access by boat via Stephens Passage or Fredrick Sound is approximately 100 miles from Juneau. Float plane or boat access can only occur at certain stages of the tide. Please check current conditions prior to your trip. Click here for more information. Inclement weather conditions may cause an extension of your trip during any time of the year and winter access can be difficult due to snow and ice conditions. Visitors should bring extra supplies to last 2-5 days Please contact the Admiralty Island National Monument at 907-586-8800 prior to arrival for more detailed information about safety precautions. Click here for information about reaching Forest Service Cabins.

Address

ADMIRALITY NATIONAL MONUMENT
Juneau, AK

Coordinates

57.3492556 N
134.1630778 W

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Pybus Bay Cabin?

    Camping at Pybus Bay Cabin can cost between $35.00 and $40.00 depending on the site.

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  • Does Pybus Bay Cabin have wifi?

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