The Juneau area of Alaska is on the water, and views of mountains and glassy bays are endless. Berner’s Bay lies 37 miles northwest of Juneau and is remarkably pretty, even among all the stunning things to see in Alaska’s southeast and the Inside Passage. The waters of this pristine bay are crystal clear and the surrounding mountains strike an elegant pose. In the midst of all this beauty, a BLM cabin is available for reservation. Spend a beach weekend near Juneau and relax in Berner’s Bay.
Berner’s Bay is 8 miles north of the boat launch at Echo Cove at mile 40 Glacier Highway. Latitude: 58.76999, Longitude: -134.9357
Berner’s Bay is an absolutely perfect place to spend the weekend out on the water. Stay at the simple cabin and relax in the beauty of this pristine bay.
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Don’t forget your rubber boots, as there are ample stretches of black sand beach to play on during low tide. Make sand castles and watch them wash away as the tides pour in.
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The shores are alive with life. You are can play in the sand at low tide and see all the creatures that inhabit the tidepools including limpets, small hermit crabs, sculpin, sea stars, jelly fish, and anemones.
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You can stay at the rustic Bureau of Land Management cabin available for reservation in the lush Tongass National Forest. The cabin sleeps five in one double bunk and three singles.
Joseph | Flickr Berner’s Bay cabin can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777.
You can fish for all five species of salmon and dolly varden char in the bay. You can also see humpback whales, orca, and Dahl’s porpoises out in the ocean waters.
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It’s best to bring both a motorized boat to arrive and depart from the Echo Cove boat launch, and kayaks for cruising across the bay while at the cabin.
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There is a glorious waterfall where clear mountain water tumbles into the ocean as the snow caps melt on warm summer days. Kayak around the circumference of the bay to see all the wonders hiding in this wild place.
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Take the journey to explore a hidden corner of the great land and you won’t be disappointed. Visit Berner’s Bay near Juneau, a little slice of heaven in Alaska.
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More information about Berner’s Bay and the cabin here.
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Berner’s Bay cabin can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777.
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