Alava Bay Cabin

Alava Bay Cabin was built in 1974 and sits on Revillagigedo Island on the southwest side of Alava Bay. This secluded retreat is open year-round and offers opportunities for relaxation, sightseeing and a variety of recreational activities within the Misty Fjords National Monument Wilderness. The site can be accessed by floatplane, boat or kayak, depending on conditions; visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety. The bay and surrounding area can be explored by kayak, but visitors must bring their own equipment. Navigating the waters here poses a challenge due to tides, merging currents and exposure to open ocean waters. Opportunities also exist for saltwater fishing, hiking and beachcombing, and hunting for Sitka black-tailed deer and black bear is a popular pastime. This 12-by-14-foot pan-abode style cabin sleeps six and comes equipped with two single bunks, two double bunks, a table and benches, a broom, a wood heater and an outhouse. The cabin has a front deck and receives plenty of sunshine on clear mornings. A mooring float is available, but it is not for the exclusive use of cabin visitors. Water and electricity are not provided, and firewood cannot be guaranteed, so bring your own. Water is available from a nearby creek, but must be treated before being used, and it is recommended that visitors bring their own supply. Other items to pack include bedding, cooking gear, lighting, food and all other supplies. Visitors are expected to pack out trash and clean the cabin before leaving. The cabin is backed by old-growth rainforest with a rocky beach nearby, and the surrounding landscape features gentle slopes and dense forest. Visitors can look out over Alava Bay from the front deck of the cabin. A small island is nearby, situated between the bay and Behm Canal — often a stop for those exploring Misty Fjords, an area known for its unusual rock formations, steep fjord walls and quiet inlets. Black and brown bears, wolves, moose, bald eagles and Sitka black-tailed deer are common to this area, and Misty Fjords is home to a variety of marine mammals, including orcas, humpback whales, harbor seals and sea lions.