Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 4 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232962
When Alava Bay Cabin reopens
Alava Bay Cabin's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
4
Openings · last 90 days
4
Only 4 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 183 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 177 open for online reservation · 6 reserved.
Where the open windows are
3.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 177 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online3.3%
Open site-nights177 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)6 / 183
Weekday openings103
Weekend openings74
Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 103 fall on weekdays and 74 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027December holds the most room. 31 of 31 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 cabin| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 1 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 1 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 1 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 1 | Open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: 1 cabin is available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 1 cabin is available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 1 cabin is available for the complete two-night stay. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| M01 | 177 |
This cabin currently has 177 cabin-nights available.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Nov 2
Next open weekendSat · Nov 14
The next bookable night is Nov 2; the first open weekend starts Nov 14. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
177 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at Alava Bay Cabin, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 3 2-night, 2 3-night, 1 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 2 at site M01.
All 1 cabin with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M01 | Not recorded | None | 177 | 171 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +165 more |
About Alava Bay Cabin
Overview
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, and must bring several of their own amenities.
Recreation
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 ( local tide charts ). Opportunities exist for saltwater fishing, hiking and beachcombing. Hunting for Sitka black-tailed deer and black bear is a popular pastime.
Facilities
This 12x14-ft. pan-abode style cabin sleeps six and comes equipped with two single bunks, two double bunks, a table and benches, broom, 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. Bring your own firewood as it cannot be guaranteed. Water is available from a nearby creek, but must be treated before being used. It is recommended that visitors bring their own water supply.
Other items to pack include sleeping bags, sleeping pads, food, cookware, plates, utensils, lanterns or flashlights, toilet paper, garbage bags, a fire extinguisher, axe, and fire starter. Visitors are expected to pack out trash and clean the cabin before leaving. Click here for more cabin details.
Natural Features
The cabin is backed by old-growth rainforest with a rocky beach nearby. 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. This is 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. Misty Fjords is home to a variety of marine mammals, including orcas, humpback whales, harbor seals and sea lions.
1 monitored cabinNo hookupsMax party 6
Getting there
The cabin is approximately 20 air miles southeast of Ketchikan on Revillagigedo Island. Accessible by floatplane, kayak or boat with mooring buoy. Navigation is challenging due to tides, merging currents and open ocean waters. Please check tide tables in advance. Refer to USGS Ketchikan A-4.
Ketchikan/Misty, AK907-225-2148
CampingFishingHikingHuntingWildlife Viewing
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232962 · facility + sites
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Roll CS-232962 · Alava Bay Cabin · Ketchikan/Misty AK7 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Alava Bay Cabin?
Reservations for Alava Bay Cabin are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 177 of 183 tracked site-nights are open (96.7%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 4 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 16:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Alava Bay Cabin?
Campsite Sniper detected 4 site-date openings at Alava Bay Cabin in the last 7 days, 4 over 30 days and 4 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Alava Bay Cabin?
2 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 2 at site M01. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Alava Bay Cabin?
December 2026, with 31 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Alava Bay Cabin?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 2 and the next open weekend starts Sat, Nov 14. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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