Big John Bay Cabin
Kake, Alaska · 59 ft · In Tongass National Forest
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At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 59 ft (18 m)59 ft18 m
Sites1
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
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About
Overview
Big John Bay Cabin is located at the north end of Big John Bay in Rocky Pass (Keku Strait) on Kupreanof Island. It provides access to great recreational activities and spectacular scenery in southeastern Alaska. Visitors enjoy fishing, hiking, hunting and viewing wildlife.
The cabin can be accessed by boat or trail from the town of Kake, or by float plane from Petersburg. Tides can impact access, requiring up to a mile hike from the boat at low tide. The trail can be affected at high tide. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.Recreation
From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, and USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities · · Edit
Cell service
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- AT&T5G · 4G LTE
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Big John Bay Cabin: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueChance Light Rain, 33% chance of rain48°38°
- WedPartly Sunny52°44°
- ThuHeavy Rain, 100% chance of rain56°48°
- FriRain, 100% chance of rain54°41°
- SatLight Rain, 84% chance of rain50°40°
Nearby camping
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Towers Arm Cabin
Public Land · 12 mi · Kupreanof
Kadake Bay Cabin
Public Land · 12 mi · Kake
Devils Elbow Cabin
Public Land · 14 mi · Prince of Wales
3 more within 25 mi
Location and contact
Data from Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities
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