Pigot Bay Cabin

The feel

The 16 x 16 ft A-frame cabin stands on a tall bluff above Pigot Bay, and a staircase climbs from the beach to the door. Inside are a main floor, a loft, wooden bunks, a table with benches and an oil drip kerosene stove.

Mountain goats are sometimes seen on the cliffs, and black bears, bald eagles and waterfowl are common. Orcas and humpback whales may be seen too, but the terrain is very rugged, which limits hiking.

What to expect

Layout and setting

One A-frame cabin with a main floor and a loft, sleeping up to 6, on a bluff above the bay and reached by a staircase from the beach.

Check-in and stay

Check-in and check-out are at 12 p.m.

Crowds and best time

Pink salmon fishing is fair in late July and early August.

Fees and reservations

$75 per night, plus a non-refundable service fee added by Recreation.gov. Reserve up to 180 days ahead on Recreation.gov or at 1-877-444-6777.

Hazards

Black bears live here, the area is extremely remote, and inclement weather may extend your trip. Check tide tables.

Bathrooms and water

No drinking water is provided, so bring your own and treat any water from natural sources before drinking it. The outhouse is a composting toilet.

Season and access

Open year-round. Not reachable by road. A floatplane is 40 minutes from Anchorage or 60 minutes from Cordova, and by boat it is 18 miles from Whittier.

Mingo says

Time the trip for pink salmon fishing in the freshwater streams and the bay. Plan a boat or plane trip with weather room built in.

Before you go

• Bring kerosene for the stove, typically 1 gallon a day.
• Pack a cooking stove, cooking gear, lanterns, bedding, sleeping pads, trash bags and toilet paper, since none of these are provided.
• Carry extra supplies for 2 to 5 days, and boil surface water 5 minutes before drinking it.
• Call the Glacier Ranger District at (907) 783-3242, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.

Written October 2026. Sources are listed at the end of this page.