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Shipley Bay Cabin

in Tongass National Forest

Will your rig fit

The numbers that decide it

Longest rig
Not published
Sites
1
Electric hookups
Not published
Pull-through sites
Not published
Paved access
Not published
Accessible sites
Not published
Driveway grade
Not published
Bear boxes
Not published
Campfires
Not published
Shade
Not published
Group sites
Not published

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Checked 2026-08-05

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About

Shipley Bay Cabin

12’ x 14’ Pan Abode precut cedar log cabin with covered porch on the shore of Shipley Bay offering excellent mountain views and wildlife watching. Mount Francis ( picturesque 2,592-foot limestone peak) visible from cabin. Cabin sits on low bluff between bay and creek. Large rocky beach in front of cabin, large grassy tidal flat in back where Shipley Creek meets ocean. Rugged 0.8-mile natural-tread trail connects to Shipley Lake. Can continue hiking lower elevation route to Devilfish Bay (no designated trail). Good maps and orienteering skills essential. Stream and lake support cutthroat, rainbow, dolly Varden, steelhead, three species of salmon. Black bears, bald eagles, shore birds abundant. Cabin sleeps up to 6, tiny wood stove which accommodates BioBricks (usually readily available from local retailers). Bring your own BioBlocks, water, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking stove, lantern, pots, pans, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, garbage bags and fire starter.

Practicalities

Before you go

Reservations

Reservations accepted

Fees

$30/night peak season May 1 – September 30 $25/night non-peak season October 1 – April 30

Hours

Check in/out at noon

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