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The Church Bight Cabin is on the South side of Gambier Bay. In Church Bight Around Church Point which is near chapel Island. It has long been a favorite of bear and deer hunters and has also saved a few people who were desperate for shelter in bad weather. It is an older cabin as are most of the Forest Service cabins on Admiralty. It has seen regular maintenance by both the Forest Service and Territorial Sportsmen. The access is great at high tide but low tide reveals a long tidal flat. If you are comming by boat you will need to anchor about a third of a mile out. The anchorage is good in a southeast may be a little bit bad in a northerly. The area is rich in viewable wildlife land and sea. About 16 miles from 5 finger lighthouse it is centrally located for lots of summer fun. This is a great place to bring a kayak or small boat (inflatable) and spend some time.

Just an aside about Forest Service Cabins. Many cabins are barely used this cabin at my last check had only 2 days in the next 6 months booked. In talking with the Forest Service we can actually save cabins and get them more maintenance attention just by renting them. They are inexpensive (although that is also an issue) and a great resource to visitors and locals. So get out there and save a cabin.

You can access this cabin with your own boat although you need to be able to run at least 180 miles without refueling. You can charter a plane (make sure it is high tide) or you can charter a boat. This cabin is about 70 miles from Juneau and about 55 miles from Petersburg.