Pybus Bay Cabin
Tongass National Forest — fishing, hiking
Location: JUNEAU, AK, AK
Price: From $35 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Pybus Cabin offers guests recreation, relaxation and a unique wilderness lodging experience on the southeast side of Admiralty Island in the Tongass National Forest. The remote site offers a scenic setting for fishing, boating and wildlife viewing, all within the vicinity of the cabin. Access to the cabin is float plane or boat.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Pybus Bay Cabin offers a unique wilderness lodging experience on Admiralty Island with excellent fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing opportunities. Google reviewers consistently praise the breathtaking Alaska landscape and outstanding staff attention to detail.
Wildlife alert: Brown bears, Steller sea lions, and eastern Pacific harbor seals present in the area. Bird species include Pacific loons, American herring gulls, pigeon guillemots, and orange-crowned warblers.
Insider tips for Pybus Bay Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site Access is by float plane (approximately 1 hour 15 minutes from Juneau or 30 minutes from Petersburg) or by boat via Stephens Pass—arrange your own transportation Bring your own amenities as the remote location requires visitors to be self-sufficient
Skip Pybus Bay Cabin if: You need hookups—no hookups available at this site. You cannot arrange private float plane or boat access to a remote location. You prefer to travel during winter months (November through April when campground is closed).
Best time to visit Pybus Bay Cabin: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Church Bight Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Jims Lake Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Hasselborg Creek Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Lake Alexander Cabin (JUNEAU, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Pybus Bay Cabin
Cell signal at Pybus 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.
Pybus Cabin offers guests recreation, relaxation and a unique wilderness lodging experience on the southeast side of Admiralty Island in the Tongass National Forest. The remote site offers a scenic setting for fishing, boating and wildlife viewing, all within the vicinity of the cabin. Access to the cabin is float plane or boat.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site
Access is by float plane (approximately 1 hour 15 minutes from Juneau or 30 minutes from Petersburg) or by boat via Stephens Pass
arrange your own transportation
Bring your own amenities as the remote location requires visitors to be self-sufficient
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Access to the cabin is by float plane or boat with anchor at high tide. Flight time is approximately one hour and 15 minutes from Juneau or 30 minutes from Petersburg. Access by boat via Stephens Passage or Fredrick Sound is approximately 100 miles from Juneau. Float plane or boat access can only occur at certain stages of the tide. Please check current conditions prior to your trip. Click here for more information. Inclement weather conditions may cause an extension of your trip during any time
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- 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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