Cabin Descriptions - Southeast Area
Eagle Beach State Recreation Area, mile 28 Glacier Road, Juneau Point
Bridget State Park, 39 miles north of Juneau St.
James Bay State Marine Park, Chilkat Peninsula near Juneau Shelter Island State Marine Park, Shelter Island Channel Island State Marine Park, near Juneau Oliver
Inlet State Marine Park, Admiralty Island/Seymour Canal Taku
Harbor State Marine Park, South of Taku Inlet Grindall
Island State Marine Park, near Ketchikan Settlers
Cove State Recreation Site, near Ketchikan
Eagle Beach State Recreation Area
Eagle Beach State Recreation area is located at mile 28 on the Glacier Highway in Juneau. Summer recreation includes hiking, picnicking, berry picking, wildlife viewing, and photography. In the winter, the campground road is not plowed and the campground gate is locked from October 1 to the following spring (dependent on snow). If snow conditions allow bring a sled for transporting heavy gear. Winter recreation includes skiing, snowshoeing, photography, wildlife viewing and peace and quiet.
The average temperatures in this area are 55° to 70° F during
the spring and summer. High humidity and a high average rainfall make for a wet environment. Bring appropriate clothing and come prepared for unpredictable changes in weather. Winter snow conditions vary from wet and snowy to cold and clear. Average temperatures are in the 20's with extremes in the single digits. Eagle Beach Brochure and Map.
Point Bridget State Park (near Juneau)
Point Bridget State Park is located 39 miles north of Juneau. Fishing
is excellent during salmon runs in the fall off Berner's Bay beaches
and in Cowee Creek. Beachcombing, wildlife viewing, hiking, and boating
are among the diverse opportunities available. There are bears in the
area, so please be aware and use caution.
The average temperatures in this area are 55° to 70° F during
the spring and summer. High humidity and a high average rainfall make
for a wet environment. Bring appropriate clothing and come prepared
for unpredictable changes in weather. The cabins are equipped with wooden
sleeping platforms, a wood stove and/or propane stove, chairs or benches,
table and latrine.
Point Bridget Cabin Fact Sheet (PDF)
Point Bridget Trail map guide
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St. James Bay State Marine Park (near Juneau)
St. James State Marine Park is located approximately 35 miles northwest
of Juneau and 45 miles south of Haines. The park encompasses St. James
Bay, Boat harbor, and continues north up the valley which drains the
area. The area has abundant protected anchorages, concentrations of
fish and wildlife, and beach landing areas.
The average temperatures in the summer are in the 60's, rare highs
hitting 80. High humidity and a high average rainfall make for a wet
environment. The average rainfall is from 60-90 inches annually. Have
warm clothing and quality rain gear, as inclement weather can set in
quickly and last for days. Snow can begin to accumulate as early as
October.
The recreational use of St. James Bay is extremely high. The bay, easily
accessed by small boat from the Amalga Harbor boat launch, Auke Bay,
or Juneau, is a popular area for wildlife viewing, photography, waterfowl
and big game hunting, sport fishing, boating, kayaking, and camping.
Access by float plane is also readily available.
Shelter Island (near Juneau)
Shelter Island in the Channel Islands State Marine Park is located 25 miles Northwest of Juneau.
The recreational use in and around Shelter Island is extremely high. The
area is easily accessed by small boat from the Amalga Harbor boat launch,
Auke Bay, or Juneau and is a popular area for wildlife viewing, photography,
waterfowl and big game hunting, sport fishing, boating, kayaking, and
camping. Access by float plane is also readily available. North Pass is
a favorite fishing location for salmon and halibut and a popular whale
viewing location.
The average temperatures in the summer are in the 60's, rare highs
hitting 80. High humidity and a high average rainfall make for a wet
environment. The average rainfall is from 60-90 inches annually. Have
warm clothing and quality rain gear, as inclement weather can set in
quickly and last for days. Snow can begin to accumulate as early as
October.
Channel Island State Marine Park (near Juneau)
Lincoln Island in the Channel Island State Marine Park is located 27 miles Northwest of Juneau. Recreation is primarily hunting and fishing. Nearby North Pass is a favorite fishing location for salmon and halibut and a popular whale viewing location. Access is by small boat from Amalga Harbor or Auke Bay boat launch or float plane.
The coastal climate is cool, high average rainfall of 60-90 inches creates a wet environment. Have warm clothing and quality rain gear, inclement weather can occur quickly and last for days. Snow can begin to accumulate as early as October.
Oliver Inlet State Marine Park (near Juneau)
The Seymour Canal public use cabin is located on saltwater at the tip
of Seymour Canal on Admiralty Island. Seymour Canal has the greatest
known concentration of nesting bald eagles in the world. Seals, sea
lions, and whales utilize the canal throughout the year. Trumpeter and
whistling swans and other migrating waterfowl rest along the canal.
The Seymour Canal area is noted for having one of the largest brown
bear populations in Southeast Alaska. Please use caution.
The average temperatures in this area are 55° to 70° during
the summer and spring. High humidity and a high average rainfall make
for a wet environment. Bring appropriate clothing and come prepared
for unpredictable changes in weather. This cabin is equipped with wooden
sleeping platforms, a wood stove, table and chairs or benches, and latrine.
Seymour Canal Cabin Fact Sheet (PDF)
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Taku Harbor State Marine Park (near Juneau)
The Tiger Olson public use cabin is located 25 miles south of Juneau.
The cabin is red cedar located 100 yards from the public dock in Taku
Harbor SMP. There is a picnic table and fire pit located in front of the
cabin and an outhouse just to the south side. The average temperatures in
this area are 55° to 70° during the summer and spring. High humidity
and a high average rainfall make for a wet environment. Bring appropriate
clothing and come prepared for unpredictable changes in weather.
Grindall Island State Marine Park (near Ketchikan)
The Grindall Island Public Use Cabin is located 18 air miles from Ketchikan
and 40 air miles from Craig on a bluff with hemlock, cedar, and spruce
nearby. The Grindall Island area is known for its king salmon fishing.
The average temperatures in this area are 55° to 70° during
the summer and spring. High humidity and a high average rainfall make
for a wet environment. Bring appropriate clothing and come prepared
for unpredictable changes in weather. This cabin is equipped with wooden
sleeping platforms, a wood stove, table and chairs or benches.
Grindall Island Fact Sheet( PDF)
Settlers Cove State Recreation Site (near Ketchikan)
Settlers Cove State Recreation Site is located at mile 18 on North Tongass Highway in Ketchikan. Clover Passage is the adjacent waterway in our temperate rainforest environment. Outdoor recreational activities include hiking, picnicking, berry picking, mushroom hunting, ocean-side fishing, beach combing, photography, and wildlife viewing. Occasional winter activities include snowshoeing and x-country skiing. The campground road is not plowed during the winter. The entrance gate is locked at night. Closure hours change seasonally. Summer (April 15 – September 30) gate locked between 10 PM – 6 AM. Winter (October 1 – April 15) gate locked between 8 PM – 8 AM.
The average temperature in this area during the summer is 55` to 65` during the spring and summer. Bring appropriate clothing and come prepared for unpredictable changes in weather. Winter snow conditions vary from wet and snowy to cold and clear. Average temperatures are in the low 30’s with extremes in the teens.
