Cabin rental · U.S. Forest Service · Chugach National Forest · Alaska

Goose Bay Cabin

Goose Bay Cabin is a great place for recreation, relaxation and sightseeing within the heart of western Prince William Sound. The Cabin was newly constructed in 2021 to replace the old Goose Bay Cabin which was unfortunately damaged by extreme snow loads. The A-frame cabin makes for an exceptional base camp for backcountry skiers in the spring months. A variety of activities exist in the core summer and Fall months as well, making this one of the more popular public use cabins on the Chugach National Forest. The Cabin is located on Chugach National Forest lands within the Nellie Juan - College Fiord Wilderness Study Area.

Cabin rentalReservable · Recreation.gov2 sitesPets okFires ok
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GOOSE BAY CABINGoose Bay Cabin - Oil drip stoveGoose Bay Cabin - Shelves and fire extinguisherGOOSE BAY CABIN -- Front Porch
Photos courtesy of G. Predeger (USFS) · Recreation.gov

Site mix

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Site guide

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SiteSurfaceShadeWater / sewerWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFires
G07AGravelNoneNo / –Oceanfront6 / –Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

The 16x16 foot A-Frame cabin sleeps 6-8 and comes equipped with wooden bunks, a table, several benches, an oil drip (kerosene) stove for heat and an outside toilet. No electricity or running water is available. Guests are encouraged to bring their own supply of drinking water. A fresh water source is available at low tide near the Cabin. It is recommended to treat or boil any water from natural sources. Cabin users are responsible for providing Kerosene to use in the oil drip stove. The stove uses approximately 1-3 gallons/ 24 hour period if stove is kept on low. Please plan and budget fuel consumption accordingly. Items such as a cook stove, lanterns or flashlights, bedding, sleeping pads, cooking supplies, garbage bags, kerosene and toilet paper are not provided. All food, trash and supplies must be packed out. Guests are expected to clean/ sweep out the cabin at the end of their stay in proparation for the next group.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Goose Bay Cabin20°30°40°50°60°January: 13.70 inches of precipitationFebruary: 12.42 inches of precipitationMarch: 8.82 inches of precipitationApril: 8.76 inches of precipitationMay: 8.84 inches of precipitationJune: 5.49 inches of precipitationJuly: 8.22 inches of precipitationAugust: 12.26 inches of precipitationSeptember: 18.17 inches of precipitationOctober: 17.81 inches of precipitationNovember: 14.64 inches of precipitationDecember: 16.67 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 26.4°F averageFebruary: 27.5°F averageMarch: 29.2°F averageApril: 36.7°F averageMay: 44.0°F averageJune: 52.2°F averageJuly: 56.2°F averageAugust: 55.4°F averageSeptember: 49.3°F averageOctober: 40.8°F averageNovember: 33.1°F averageDecember: 29.0°F average0 in5 in10 in15 in20 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Wally Noerenberg Hatchery, 7 miles from the campground at 35 feet, station USC00509747 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 146 inches a year.

Getting there

This Cabin is not accessible via the road system. Boat access: Goose Bay is approximately 25 miles southeast of Whittier in Prince William Sound. From Whittier Harbor, head east out of Passage Canal and across Port Wells. Head south into Culross Passage.

Coordinates60.7146° N, 148.2240° W · Directions ↗

Charges and cancellations

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.

Explore

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 4.1 mi
    Shrode Lake Trail
    0.9 mi trail · hiking
  • 4.8 mi
    3 Finger - Shrode Lake Trail
    1.7 mi trail · hiking

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Chugach National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

Natural features

Goose Bay is located on the east side of Culross Passage within the Nellie Juan - College Fiord Wilderness Study Area. The cabin is tucked into a small lagoon within Goose Bay, on the western shore of Culross Island. Fragile muskeg, tall grasses and mature Spruce and Hemlock trees surround the cabin. Views from the front porch reveal a small waterfall and the gentle, evergreen-forested slopes across the bay. Visitors to the area may see bald eagles soaring overhead, catch a glimpse of a Sitka Black tail dear or a resident black bear ( learn about bear safety ). Lucky guests may spot Humpback whales, Orcas or Dalls porpoise frolicking in the waters of Prince William Sound on the approach to Goose Bay.

Recreation

The area around Goose Bay offers year-round recreational opportunities. Hiking, kayaking and stand up Paddleboarding are popular summertime activities in and around the Cabin. The terrain on Culross Island attracts backcountry and cross-country skiers in the winter and early spring. A ski or snowshoe adventure to the high point on Culross Island offers spectacular views of Prince William Sound and the jagged, glaciated peaks of the Chugach Range to the North. Winter users: Please be aware and cognizant of avalanche hazards when recreating in snow-covered terrain. The cabin makes a good base for fishing and shrimping expeditions in and around Culross Passage. Black bear hunting in the spring and deer/ waterfowl in the Fall can be quite productive as well.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Goose Bay Cabin?

Sites at Goose Bay Cabin are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Goose Bay Cabin?

Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Goose Bay Cabin have?

2 sites, including 1 cabin.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Goose Bay Cabin?

Yes, pets are allowed at Goose Bay Cabin. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Goose Bay Cabin?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Goose Bay Cabin?

The area around Goose Bay offers year-round recreational opportunities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What if Goose Bay Cabin is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Williwaw Campground (22.6 mi, partly first-come), Black Bear Campground (23 mi, first-come), and Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop Group Campground (27.7 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby