Shelter Bay Cabin

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Chugach National Forest

Cabin / lookout rental · USDA Forest Service · Chugach National Forest Fees: 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. Reservations: Cabin reservations can be made by calling 1-877-444-6777 (518-885-3639 overseas) or visiting www.recreation.gov . Cabin reservations (check-in & check out time) are from noon to noon. Overview Shelter Bay Cabin is situated on the southwest shore of Shelter Bay on Hinchinbrook Island in the Chugach National Forest. Visitors will find many opportunities for recreation and relaxation in the vicinity, including fishing, hunting, beachcombing and wildlife viewing. Access to the cabin is by floatplane at high tide, wheel plane at low tide or boat. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities. Recreation The outlet channel of Shelter Bay is a popular coho salmon fishing site in August and September. Pink and chum salmon start to appear in the outlet in early July. The inlet creek at the far end of the bay is also a good spot to catch pink and chum salmon and Dolly Varden from July to August. Visitors who prefer to stay around the outlet creek can try fly fishing for sea-run cutthroat trout. Hunters… Getting there: The cabin is located on the southwest shore of Shelter Bay on Hinchinbrook Island. Access is by floatplane at high tide (20 minutes from Cordova) or wheeled plane at low tide (landing strip located 350 yards north of the cabin). Access by boat is 50 miles from Cordova. Boaters should inquire about local conditions before entering the bay. Tides affect all access to the cabin. Please consult local tide tables . Phone: 1 (907) 424-7661 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232983 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: SHELTER BAY CABIN