Berners Bay Cabin
Tongass National Forest — riverside, fishing
Location: JUNEAU, AK, AK
Price: From $45 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (6 reviews)
Season: Year-round
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Bear Boxes, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/berners-bay-cabin to be notified when sites open up.
Remote cabin on scenic Berners Bay with marine access offers unique Alaska fishing and wildlife viewing. Year-round operation allows visits outside peak season for quieter recreation.
Wildlife alert: Marine mammals present: Orca and Harbor Porpoise in the bay. Land wildlife includes Steller's Jay.
Insider tips for Berners Bay Cabin: Check tide charts before visiting—parts of Berners Bay become extremely shallow at low tide, affecting boat/kayak access Boat launch at Echo Cove (mile 40 Glacier Highway) is 8 miles south; plan water travel accordingly Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand
Skip Berners Bay Cabin if: You cannot arrange your own boat, kayak, or float plane transportation—access is water/air only. You need hookups—no electric or water hookups available; visitors must bring own amenities. You prefer walk-in access—this is 37 miles northwest of Juneau with no road access.
Best time to visit Berners Bay Cabin: Late April - Late September — Official peak season when cabin operations are most active and weather is most accessible.
Nearby campgrounds: Eagle Glacier Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Windfall Lake Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Peterson Lake Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), John Muir Cabin (JUNEAU, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Berners Bay Cabin
Cell signal at Berners Bay Cabin (JUNEAU, AK): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryCheck tide charts before visiting
parts of Berners Bay become extremely shallow at low tide, affecting boat/kayak access
Boat launch at Echo Cove (mile 40 Glacier Highway) is 8 miles south; plan water travel accordingly
Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand
Official peak season when cabin operations are most active and weather is most accessible
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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.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Tongass National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Tongass National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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