Shipley Bay Cabin

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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.

Before you go

Scenic drives that pass close

• Prince of Wales Island Road System11 mi
• Alaska's Marine Highway22 mi