Log Jam Bay Cabin
Log Jam Cabin offers guests a remote lodging experience on Montague Island in
southeastern Alaska. Located on the northeast side of Stump Lake, the cabin offers guests
year-round recreation and relaxation. Fishing, hunting, kayaking, beachcombing and wildlife
viewing are within walking distance of the facility.
Access to the cabin is by float plane or wheeled plane only, typically 45 minutes from either
Cordova or Seward. Those arriving by wheeled plane should be prepared to hike three-quarters of a mile to the cabin. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety,
and must bring several of their own amenities.
The cabin is a 12-by-14 foot rustic structure equipped with wooden bunks that sleep up to six
guests. It is equipped with a table, benches, wood and oil stove for heat, saw, axe,
splitting maul, a rainwater catchment barrel and an outdoor pit toilet.
The cabin does not have running water, electricity, cut firewood or heating oil. Visitors must bring their own supply of drinking water, firewood and #1 stove oil for
the oil stove.
Visitors must bring food, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, a cook stove, matches, cooking gear, lanterns or flashlights, toilet paper, a first aid kit and garbage bags.
All trash and food must be packed out, and visitors are expected to clean the cabin before leaving.
Need to Know
As of 7/11/2023, the wood stove has been removed due to detoriation and safety concerns. There is only an oil stove for use in this cabin presently.
- This facility is located in an extremely remote and wild area; before making a reservation, become aware of bear, water, and weather safety (including cold)
- Recreating in Alaska can present both obvious and hidden dangers; please be aware of your surroundings and be prepared for extended stays due to occasionally poor weather
- Inclement weather conditions may cause an extension of your trip during any time of the year and winter access can be difficult due to snow and ice conditions; bring extra supplies to last 2-5 days
All garbage and food must be packed outÂ
- Same day reservations are allowed for this cabin
- Forest Order (10-04-00-14-47) that limits occupying/renting a public use rental cabin for more than seven consecutive days by any group or person
- Contact the Cordova Ranger District at (907) 424-7661 for more detailed information about safety precautions
- Learn more about Chugach National Forest and Prince William Sound
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by purchasing firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Natural Features
Montague Island is in the Gulf of Alaska at the entrance to Prince William
Sound. The cabin is situated on 80-acre Stump Lake near low hills rising from a thick spruce and
hemlock forest. An understory of muskeg, shrubs and grasses blanket the area.
Wildlife is abundant, including migratory waterfowl, Sitka black-tailed deer and brown bear (learn more about bear safety).
Recreation
Anglers will find that Montague Island is a prime fishing location. Cutthroat trout and Dolly
Varden are the most abundant fish near the cabin. They can be caught off of the rocky points
or near the pond lily beds around the lake with fly fishing or spinning gear. Pink, coho and
sockeye salmon come into the lake, but the populations are relatively small. The best spot
for coho and pink salmon fishing is in the ocean or at the mouth of the creek at high
tide.
Hunters can take advantage of a long hunting season in the surrounding national forest. Bear
season occurs during spring and fall, while deer season begins in late summer and lasts
through late fall.
The cabin is just under a mile walk from the Gulf of Alaska and the open ocean. The sandy
beach is a good place for beachcombers to search for glass Japanese fishing floats and
other sea-borne treasures.
Guests are welcome to use the facility's rowboat, though life vests are not
provided.
Contact Information
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PO BOX 280 CORDOVA AK 99574
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 1 (907) 424-7661
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
Access to Log Jam Bay Cabin is by float plane or wheeled plane only, typically 45 minutes
from either Cordova or Seward.
Wheeled planes land on the outside beach strip at low tide. If a wheeled plane is used,
access is limited by tides and gear must be hiked to the cabin from the landing area,
located three-quarters of a mile from the cabin via trail. Click here for local tide
information.
Float planes land on the lake next to the cabin. In fall, winter and early spring, the cabin may
be inaccessible to float planes due to the frozen lake surface. Please contact the local
Forest Service Ranger District office at (907) 424-7661 for information prior to making
reservations for these periods.
