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St. James Bay Public Use Cabin (Bob Hinman Cabin)

Alaska State Parks · Alaska, United States · at St. James Bay State Marine Park

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Sleeps
6
Heated
Yes
Pets
Yes
Season
Year-round
Drinking water
No
Elevation
85 ft
Dark sky
Bortle class 4
Nearest town
Juneau
Address
Favorite Channel / Auke Bay area (Channel Islands SMP - Handtrollers Cove)

About

Sleeps up to 6 at St. James Bay, about 35 miles northwest of Juneau and 45 miles south of Haines - easily reached by small boat from Amalga Harbor, Auke Bay, or Juneau, or by float plane. Boat or float-plane access. Heated by a kerosene heater (bring your own fuel). Expect abundant rain (60-90 in./year) and quickly-changing weather. Like every Alaska State Parks public-use cabin, it comes with wooden sleeping platforms, a table, and chairs or benches, plus a nearby outdoor latrine - no running water or indoor plumbing. Bring your own sleeping bag or bedding, cooking stove and fuel, cookware and utensils, and a 9-volt battery for the smoke detector. A natural water source is usually nearby but must be purified before drinking.

Fees

$60/night (Alaska State Parks' own published cabin rate). Reserve America adds a non-refundable $5 transaction fee per booking (a $4 fee applies to date changes made at least 3 days before arrival).

Weather, month by month

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January29°25°-10°41°11 of 11
February28°22°-2°39°11 of 11
March30°24°2°42°11 of 11
April34°27°12°42°11 of 11
May44°32°25°58°7 of 11
June49°39°31°61°1 of 11
July53°46°39°65°0 of 11
August53°46°39°70°0 of 11
September49°40°33°62°0 of 11
October38°33°12°54°8 of 10
November31°24°7°41°10 of 10
December28°23°-9°39°10 of 10

Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at John Muir Cabin, 2.2 mi away (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.

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