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Cabin / lookout rental · USDA Forest Service · Tongass 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. Season: 01/01 Status: none Reservations: A non-refundable service fee will be added to each reservation by Recreation.gov Overview Berners Bay Cabin is situated near the mouth of the Antler River on scenic Berners Bay, an area that is popular with locals and tourists alike. The cabin has a peak season from late April through late September, but it is open year-round for relaxation, sightseeing, and recreation. The site can be accessed by float plane, boat or kayak, depending on conditions. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety and must bring several of their own amenities. Recreation Berners Bay offers opportunities for saltwater fishing and crabbing, sea kayaking, beachcombing and wildlife watching. Kayakers and boaters should check tide charts prior to any excursion, since parts of the bay may be too shallow during low tide. Click here for more information. Berry pickers can harvest the abundant blueberries that grow around the cabin in the summer. Mountain goat, moose… Getting there: Located 37 miles northwest of Juneau, the cabin is on shore of Berners Bay, 8 miles north from boat launch at Echo Cove at mile 40 Glacier Highway. Access is by boat, kayak and float plane only. Consult tide charts, as some parts of the bay become extremely shallow at low tide. Click here for more information. A sand beach is available at low-medium tides for float plane drop-off. Phone: 907 586-8800 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232947 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Matt Maratea, USFS
Official information from the managing agency. Fees, seasons and closures change; check before you go.
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