Pigot Bay Cabin
Campground · Alaska · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Nellie Juan-College Fiord Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) · Restricted Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 6
- People per site
- 215 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Pigot Bay Cabin is tucked away in a secluded and picturesque area of Prince William Sound. It is open year-round, offering an ideal base for exploration, recreation and relaxation.
The area can be accessed by float plane or boat, depending on conditions. The cabin is reached via a trail from the beach. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities including sleeping pad, sleeping bag, cook stove, toilet paper, cook pots and utensils as well as some form of water treatment.
Recreation
The topography is very rugged, which limits hiking in the area. Visitors can bring kayaks to explore the bay along the coast of Port Wells, but should consult the local tide reports in advance for their safety.Fishing is fair for pink salmon in late July and early August in freshwater streams and the saltwater of the bay. Saltwater fishing is possible for halibut and red snapper (rockfish) near Pigot Bay and the western shore of Esther Island.
Pigot Bay also offers some good shrimping spots. Digging for butter clams is possible on the few gravel beaches at the head of the bay. Hunting for deer and bear is allowed in designated seasons with the proper permits. Blueberries and raspberries are also available for picking in season.
Facilities
The 16 x 16 foot A-frame cabin has a main floor and a loft. It sleeps six and comes equipped with wooden bunks, a table with benches, an oil drip (Kerosene) stove, fire extinguisher and a broom. Cabin users must supply their own kerosene fuel for the stove. Typically 1 gallon/ day is sufficent.
A new Composting Toilet has recently been built. The toilet has a seperating toilet seat which redirects urine into a leach field. The outhouse has been converted to a composting toilet and requires the user to add a small amount of peat (1/2 cup) after use. Please burn your toilet paper to reduce the amount of trash in the system and promote efficient composting. The gravel area in front of the cabin has a small campfire ring.
Water and electricity are not available. Visitors must bring their own supply of drinking water, especially since natural sources may be difficult to access. Any water from natural sources should be treated before drinking.
Items such as a cook stove, cooking gear, flashlights or lanterns, bedding, sleeping pads, trash bags, toilet paper and Kerosene are not provided.
Guests are expected to pack out trash and clean the cabin before leaving.
Natural Features
Pigot Bay Cabin is located on a tall bluff overlooking Pigot Bay. The bay is mostly steep-sided, but has a wide, shallow outwash valley at its head. The cabin sits at the edge of a dense evergreen forest, offering views over the bay to the mountains and glaciers beyond.Black bears, bald eagles and waterfowl (mainly geese at the head of the bay) are common visitors to the area (learn about bear safety). Mountain goats are sometimes seen on the surrounding cliffs. Prince William Sound supports such species as Dall's and harbor porpoises, harbor seals, sea otters and sea lions. A lucky few may even spot a pod of orcas or a humpback whale.
Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (907) 783-3242.The facts
- 1 bookable site
- Up to 6 people per site
- Loops: AREA PIGOT BAY CABIN
Site types
- 1 Cabin Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, picnic tables, grills.
1 campsite at Pigot Bay Cabin
Check-in 12:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Access | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G02 | AREA PIGOT BAY CABIN | Cabin Nonelectric | — | Gravel | Boat In | Oceanfront | — | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
This Cabin is not accessible via the road system. The cabin is located on the southwest shore near the head of Pigot Bay, northeast of Whittier. Access by a float plane is a 40 minute trip from Anchorage or a 60 minute trip from Cordova. By boat, it is a 18 mile float from Whittier. Check local tide reports to determine the most ideal arrival and departure times. Boats are not provided by the Forest Service.
60.84139, -148.39889 · 60°50'29.0"N 148°23'56.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 63°F in Jul, down to 33°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 33 | 33 | 36 | 44 | 53 | 61 | 63 | 62 | 54 | 44 | 37 | 34 |
| Low °F | 24 | 25 | 27 | 33 | 41 | 47 | 51 | 51 | 45 | 36 | 29 | 25 |
| Precip in | 18.8 | 16.1 | 13.7 | 14.7 | 14.9 | 9.2 | 11.2 | 16.5 | 22.5 | 21.1 | 18.8 | 19.8 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10.7 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
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 Pigot Bay Cabin
- Can you reserve a site at Pigot Bay Cabin?
- Yes, Pigot Bay Cabin is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Pigot Bay Cabin have?
- 1 site.
- Are pets allowed at Pigot Bay Cabin?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Pigot Bay Cabin.
- Does Pigot Bay Cabin have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Pigot Bay Cabin?
- Campfires are allowed at Pigot Bay Cabin. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Pigot Bay Cabin also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Pigot Bay Cabin's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Per night prices range from $50-75 (2018 prices) depending on season. Cabin fees are based on non-peak/peak season. Seasons vary by cabin. A non-refundable service fee will be added to each reservation by Recreation.gov .
Restrictions:
- Cabin is on a bluff 12 feet above ocean, access by steps. Climate is usually wet, windy, and cool. Inclement weather may cause an unexpected extension of the trip. Bring extra supplies to last 2-5 days. A personal cooking stove is recommended. Drinking water is sometimes difficult to obtain near cab
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Contact
- Phone 907-783-3242
- 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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