Deep Bay Cabin
Campground · Alaska · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Tongass National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- 25 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 12
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
- 71 ft
- Elevation
Overview
The Deep Bay Cabin is a fully ADA accessible, large group recreation cabin located on Zarembo Island. It is popular for hunting and exploring Zarembo Island's remote road sytem. The cabin can be accessed by float plane or boat from Roosevelt Harbor, where there is a float dock, ramp and parking area, or by beach access from Deep Bay. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring their own amenities.Recreation
The cabin is located on Zarembo Island's extensive road system which provides access and opportunities for recreation and subsistence gathering. There are excellent hunting and berry gathering opportunities. Open roads allow for use of both vehicles and ATVs. There are ATV trails on the island including the Whale Trail, where humpback whales can be observed from the shore. Zarembo's road system is remote-all vehicles and ATVs are brought to the island by boat.Facilities
The Deep Bay Cabin is fully accessible and includes a wheelchair ramp from the parking lot to the cabin. It is a large group cabin and can accommodate up to 12 people. It consists of two buildings connected by a partially covered large deck with a picnic table. Each building has sleeping rooms and a common room. There is an oil stove for heat in each building. There is a small storage shed, an outside fire grill, picnic table, and outhouse. The wooden furnishings in the cabins were built by Wrangell High School's industrial arts class in 2017. Water and electricity are not provided. Water is available from a small nearby stream, but guests should be sure to treat water taken from any outside source prior to consumption ( water safety tips ). It is recommended that guests bring their own water supply. Fuel oil is not provided. Guests should bring their own #1 fuel oil for the stove. Cooking facilities are also not available. Guests should bring all of their own camping amenities. Guests are expected to pack out trash and clean the cabin before leaving.Natural Features
The cabin sits on small bench above Deep Bay in an opening in the forest. The surrounding terrain is mountainous and densely forested, with occasional muskegs. The area has abundant wildlife and marine life. Roosevelt elk are occasionally seen on the island.The facts
- 1 bookable site
- 1 accessible site
- Vehicles up to 25 ft
- Up to 12 people per site
- Loops: Rental Cabin
Site types
- 1 Cabin Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.
1 campsite at Deep Bay Cabin
Check-in 12:00 PM · Check-out 11:30 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Bay | Rental Cabin | Cabin Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | Island | 25 ft | 12 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
56.39500, -132.64722 · 56°23'42.0"N 132°38'50.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 64°F in Jul, down to 36°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 36 | 39 | 42 | 50 | 58 | 61 | 64 | 63 | 58 | 49 | 41 | 37 |
| Low °F | 29 | 30 | 32 | 37 | 44 | 49 | 52 | 52 | 48 | 41 | 35 | 31 |
| Precip in | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
Reservations can be made the day of arrival or up to 180 days in advance of cabin arrival. Cabin reservations are restricted to a maximum stay of 7 consecutive nights per party for any one reservation between May 1 and September 30, and 10 consecutive days from Oct. 1 through April 30. There are no discounts for Alaska cabin rentals with Golden Age and Golden Passports. 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.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Deep Bay Cabin
- Can you reserve a site at Deep Bay Cabin?
- Yes, Deep Bay Cabin is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Deep Bay Cabin have?
- 1 site.
- What is the maximum RV length at Deep Bay Cabin?
- 25 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Deep Bay Cabin?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Deep Bay Cabin.
- Are campfires allowed at Deep Bay Cabin?
- Campfires are allowed at Deep Bay Cabin. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
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Contact
- Phone 907-874-2323
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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