Alava Bay Cabin Site
USFS · Lookout/Cabin · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Lookout/Cabin
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 55.2232, -131.1551
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
The Alava Bay cabin is a rustic style 12 ' X 14 ' Pan Abode cabin with a wood burning stove, and sleeping space for 4 to 6 people. The cabin offers deck space and warm sunshine early in the morning (on clear days). Saltwater fishing and sightseeing are the main attractions in this area. Other opportunities exist for hiking, hunting, and beach combing. A mooring buoy is available on a first come, first serve basis. FACILITIES: ? Two Single & Two Double Bunks ? Wood Stove ? Cooking Counter and Table ? Shelves and Cupboard Space ? Broom.Bring your own firewood as it cannot be guaranteed.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Alava Bay Cabin Site free?
No. Alava Bay Cabin Site charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Alava Bay Cabin Site?
Located in Misty Fjords National Monument Wilderness, 20 air miles southeast of Ketchikan on Revillagigedo Island. Situated on salt water, accessible by float plane or boat.
Nearby
- Fish Creek Cabin Site11.8 mi
- Winstanley Lake Shelter Site18.4 mi
- Ella Narrows Cabin Site18.6 mi
- Bakewell Lake Cabin Site19.3 mi
- Deer Mountain Shelter Site19.3 mi
- Hugh Smith Lake Cabin Site22.2 mi
- Checats Cabin Site22.4 mi
- Manzanita Lake Cabin Site25.3 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
