Deep Bay Cabin
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.
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Site mix
| Cabins | 1 |
Site guide
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| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Bay | Back-in | 300 | Gravel | Partial | Island | 12 / 3 | Yes | Yes | Prime |
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 11:30 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Max vehicle length | 25 ft |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | 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. |
| Accessibility | Site Deep Bay is listed accessible |
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. 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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
Deep Bay Cabin is located on the south end of Deep Bay on the northeast corner of Zarembo Island. The cabin is a short walk from Deep Bay and about 1/4 mile from Roosevelt Harbor just off of the Zarembo Beach Road FSR 6590. The cabin is only accessible by boat or float plane, about 15 miles from Wrangell.
| Nearest town | Wrangell, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 56.3950° N, 132.6472° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Fuel oil is not provided.
Explore
Trails nearby
- 3.1 miCraig Point ATV Trail1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 3.6 miLittle Baht ATV Trail1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 5 miBaht ATV Trail0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
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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.
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.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Deep Bay Cabin?
Sites at Deep Bay Cabin are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Deep Bay Cabin?
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.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Deep Bay Cabin?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 11:30 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Deep Bay Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Deep Bay Cabin?
The longest site here provides 25 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Deep Bay Cabin?
Yes, pets are allowed at Deep Bay Cabin. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Deep Bay Cabin?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Deep Bay Cabin?
Site Deep Bay is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Deep Bay Cabin?
The cabin is located on Zarembo Island's extensive road system which provides access and opportunities for recreation and subsistence gathering. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Deep Bay Cabin?
Wrangell, Alaska.
Source: Getting there
What if Deep Bay Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Nemo Campsites Entry & Info Site (13 mi, first-come), Ohmer Creek Campground (13.1 mi, first-come), and Yunshookuh Loop Campground (13.3 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby