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

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/pybus-bay-cabin to be notified when sites open up.

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.

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JUNEAU, AK, AK★ 4 (0 reviews)From $35/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Electric Hookups

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it 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)

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May through October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
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.

Location

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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

Campground entrance

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Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Pybus Bay Cabin cost per night?+
Pybus Bay Cabin costs $35 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Pybus Bay Cabin open?+
Pybus Bay Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Pybus Bay Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Pybus Bay Cabin?+
Pybus Bay Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Pybus Bay Cabin?+
Pybus Bay Cabin is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Pybus Bay Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Pybus Bay Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Pybus Bay Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Pybus Bay Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$35 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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