ALASKA STATE PARKS

Alaska Dept. of Natural Resources

Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation

3601 C Street, Suite 1200

Anchorage, AK 99503-5921

907/269-8400 TDD 907/269-8411

Internet: <https://nutmeg.state.ak.us/xpress/dnr/park/index.dml>

Alaska State Parks offers many cabins throughout Alaska, many sleeping from 3-8 persons and most are equipped with wooden sleeping platforms, a woodstove, table and chairs or benches. Most of these cabins are very remote, while a few are road accessible.

Cabins can be rented directly from the nearest State Park office or DNR Public Information Centers in Anchorage and Fairbanks. Reservations are confirmed when the full amount is paid. This can be done in person or by mail. If mailing a reservation, call the Public Information Center for information. Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance from the date of the reservations. Fees are non-refundable, although a one-time cabin credit is given for certain circumstances. There is a $5 service fee for changing or canceling a reservation.

Mail all cabin requests to:

DNR Public Information Center – Anchorage

See address and phone above

DNR Public Information Center - Fairbanks

3700 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709

907/451-2705

CHUGACH STATE PARK OFFICE

Mile 115, Seward Hwy.

HC 52, Box 8999, Indian, AK 99540

907/345-5014

SOUTHEAST ALASKA AREA OFFICES

400 Willoughby Ave., 4th Floor

Juneau, AK 99801

907/465-4563

 

MAT-SU/ VALDEZ-COPPER RIVER AREA

Mile 0.7, Bogard Road, Wasila, AK 99654

907/745-3975

KENAI/PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND/MORGANS LANDING

Mile 85, Sterling Hwy.

P.O. Box 1247

Soldotna, AK 99669

907/262-5581

HOMER RANGER STATION

Mile 168.5, Sterling Hwy. Homer, AK 99603

907/235-7024

KODIAK DISTRICT OFFICE

Fort Ambercrombie SHP

SR Box 3800, Kodiak, AK 99615

907/486-6339

PUBLIC LANDS INFORMATION CENTERS

Anchorage – Corner of 4th and F; 907/271-2737

Fairbanks – Corner of 3rd and Cushman; 907/456-0527

Tok, MP 1314, Alaska Hwy. 907-883-5667

Ketchikan – 50 Main St.; 907/228-6220/

There are over 40 recreational cabins for rent by the State of Alaska. The cabins are located along trails and near remote lakes, streams and saltwater beaches. Most cabins are accessible by either floatplane, wheelplane, boat or trail, year around. Only two cabins are accessible by road. Hikers should prepare for backcountry travel and provide for emergency shelter if unable to reach the cabin.

Cabin designs vary. Only the Shuyak Island cabins have dishware, a propane stove, and lights. All cabins have a woodstove for heating only. All have nearby latrines.

Renters should take insect repellent in the spring and summer, an air mattress or pad, and sleeping gear, gas or propane stoves for cooking and purification system. Most cabins are nearby a water source, although the water needs purifying.

Bring your own firewood, or gather it near the cabin. Only dead and down wood can be used. Because of the scarcity of wood, please limit its use to heating the stove, and not for outdoor campfires. Occasionally, the State Park supplies firewood. Leave a supply of wood for the next cabin user, if possible. Some of the newer cabins have oil stove, inquire about the proper fuel for these stoves.

Charter aircraft services are available to all cabins.

Many cabins are near excellent hunting and fishing areas. Copies of regulations are available from the Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game, 333 Raspberry Rd., Anchorage, AK 99518; 907/433-0541.

Weather: The weather is variable year around, and you should have warm clothing, including rain gear. Bring clothing appropriate for the season. Backcountry weather reports are not provided by the State Parks. Snow can occur at any time of the year.

Bears: Common around many recreational cabins. Burn trash. Do not feed the bears. Keep food and cooking items neat and clean. Wear Bear Bells. All wildlife is unpredictable.

REGULATIONS:

You must have a cabin permit for use.

No fireworks or explosives allowed.

Pets must be on a leash.

Littering is illegal – pack it out.

Only dead and down wood can be used for firewood.

Camping near a cabin is not allowed

CHENA RIVER SRA (Fairbanks)

Cabin Sleeps Cost Max Stay

Upper Angel Creek ;5 $25/night 3 nights

Lower Angel Creek ;6 $25/night 3 nights

North Fork ;6 $35/night 3 nights

Colorado Creek ;4 $25/night 3 nights

Twin Bears Cabin ;12 $35.night N/A

The Twin Bears Association, a non-profit organization, manages Twin Bears. To make reservations and for further information, call 907/451-2753. Larger groups are welcome in the summer.

AFOGNAK ISLAND STATE PARK

SR Box 3800

Kodiak, AK 99615

907/486-6339

PILLAR LAKE PUBLIC USE CABIN

The cabin is located on the S shore of Pillar Lake, 20 minutes by floatplane from the city of Kodiak.

You can hunt, fish, hike and enjoy pristine environments. The Alpine region is reached from the lake by a two-hour hike through a spruce forest that surrounds the lakeshore and reaches a top elevation of 700 feet. Dolly Varden fishing in Pillar lake. For experienced wilderness hikers, take a three-hour hike to the lake directly S of Big Tonki Bay for salmon fishing.

The 12’ x 14’ cabin sleeps a maximum of 6 people. The charge for the cabin is $35 per night. Visitors can stay up to 7 consecutive nights per month.

Pillar Lake may freeze as early as November. When making transportation arrangement, be sure the charter service can land on wheels on the Izhut Bay beach behind the cabin.

Amenities: The cabin is equipped with wood burning stove, firewood must be split. Tools provided. There are limited cooking, eating utensils such as frying pans, dishpans and a large teakettle. Two bunk beds, each with a single on top and a double below are also furnished. There is one 5-gallon water bucket, and fresh water is from Pillar Lake, but boil for 5 minutes.

Reservations: You can make reservations up to 6 months in advance. Permits and application required. Must be 18 years or older. Cabin fees are non-refundable unless cabin is occupied for dates you request.

Rates: Sleeps Cost Max Stay

Pillar Lake ;4 $35/night 7 nights/month

CHILKAT BALD EAGLE PRESERVE

WEEPING TROUT SPORTS RESORT

P.O. Box 129

Haines, Alaska 99827

907/766-2877; Fax: 907/766-2824

Resort phone - 907/766-3369 #11.

The Weeping Trout Sports Resort is a 20-acre facilities on the shores of Chilkat Lake, N of Haines, Alaska. The lake has over 2,500 acres of great cutthroat trout, sockeye and silver salmon fishing. The resort and lake are located within the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, so the eagles are part of the fishing expedition, but you will also see swans, bear, moose and mountain goats on the mountains surrounding the lake.

The 5,000-foot mountains filled with cascading waterfalls surround the resort, N of Glacier Bay National Monument and S of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve.

The cabins at the remote resort rent as part of a package, wherein all food service and guided fishing and wildlife viewing is included, or simply golf on the 9-hole executive course (par 29).

Season: May 15 through mid-October.

Sockeye salmon fishing from early July through early August

Silver Salmon is mid-September through October

Cutthroat trout fishing all the time.

Cabins: There is one bunkhouse with four sleeping rooms that hold from 2-4 beds, with shared toilet. The two family cabins sleep six. Groups up to 12 welcome.

The resort is located N of Haines, accessible by jetboat from Haines or by plane (fixed wing or floats) from Skagway, Haines and Juneau. The resort features water sports, golf, fishing, hiking, hunting, gold panning (as an add on tour).

Packages range from $328.00 per person or $495 couple, for a two-day, one-night package. The all-inclusive package includes transfers, food, lodging, equipment, guides, with group rates, day rates and other options available.

 

 

SALCHA RIVER SRA (Fairbanks)

Cabin: Sleeps Cost Max Stay

Salcha River Cabin 3 $25/night 3 nights

Closed May 1- September 30.

QUARTZ LAKE SRA (Delta Junction)

Cabin Sleeps Cost Max Stay

Quartz Lake ;3 $25/night 3 nights

Closed May 1-September 30.

FIELDING LAKE SRA (Delta Junction)

Cabin Sleeps Cost Max Stay

Fielding Lake 6 $35 night 3 nights

DENALI STATE PARK (Trapper Creek)

Cabin Sleeps Cost Max Stay

Byers Lake #1 6 $35/night 3 nights

Byers Lake #2 6 $35/night 5 nights

NANCY LAKE SRA (Wasila)

Cabin Sleeps Cost Max Stay

Nancy Lake #1 6 $35/night 5 nights

Nancy Lake #2 6 $35/night 5 nights

Nancy Lake #3 6 $35/night 5 nights

Nancy Lake #4 8 $35/night 5 nights

Red Shirt #1 7 $35/night 5 nights

Red Shirt #2 6 $35/night 5 nights

Red Shirt #3 8 $35/night 5 nights

Red Shirt #4 8 $35/night 5 nights

Lynx Lake #1 4 $35/night 5 nights

Lynx Lake #2 4 $35/night 5 nights

James Lake 6 $35/night 5 nights

Bald Lake 6 $35/night 5 nights

CHUGACH SP (Anchorage)

Cabin Sleeps Cost Max Stay

Yuditna Creek ; 6 $40/night 3 nights

Eagle River ; 8 $45/night 7 nights

You can only rent the Yuditna Cabin one weekend a month. Eagle River is managed by the Eagle River Nature Center, a non-profit organization. To make reservations or more information, call 907/694-2108.

SHOUP BAY SMP (Valdez)

Cabin Sleeps Cost May Stay

McAllister Creek ; 6 $50/night 7 nights

Kittiwake ; 6 $50/night 7 nights

Moraine ;6 $50/night 7 nights

Moraine is closed May 15-September 1.

THUMB COVE SMP (Seward)

Cabin Sleeps Cost Max Stay

Porcupine Glacier ; 8 $50/night 7 nights

Spruce Glacier ; 8 $50/night 7 nights

CAINES HEAD SRA (Seward)

Cabin Sleeps Cost Max Stay

Derby Cove ; 8 $50/night 7 nights

Callisto Canyon ; 8 $50/night 7 nights

KACHEMAK BAY SP (Homer)

Cabin Sleeps Cost Max Stay

Halibut Cove

Lagoon Overlook ; 8 $50/night 7 nights

Halibut Cove

Lagoon East 6 $50/night 7 nights

Halibut Cove

Lagoon West 6 $50/night 7 nights

China Poot Lake 6 $50/night 7 nights

Sea Star Cove

Tutka Bay 6 $50/night 7 nights

 

KODIAK STATE PARK

1400 Ambercrombie Dr..

Kodiak, AK 99615

907/486-6339 or fax: 907/486-3320

<http://nutmeg.state.ak.us/ixpress/dnr/parks/Kodiak.dml>

<www.ptialaska.net/~kodsp/>

E-Mail: <kodsp@ptialaska.net>

 

SHUYAK ISLAND SP (Kodiak)

Shuyak Island State Park comprises most of the island’s 47,000 acres and tidelands. The park encompasses part of a coastal forest system, unique to the Kodiak Archipelago, which contains only one tree species: Sitka spruce. Besides a virgin Sitka spruce forest, the park includes miles of rugged coastline, beaches, and protected waterways. The island is located 54 air miles N of Kodiak.

The island is 12 miles long and 11 miles wide, but contains shelter interior waterways. The land and water of the area host seabirds, otters, whales, harbor seals, sea lions and porpoises. Kodiak brown bear and Sitka black-tailed deer are in the forests.

Access to Shuyak Island is by water or air. Commercial air service is available from Anchorage to the city of Kodiak. Several air charters provide floatplane service to Shuyak Island from either Kodiak or Homer.

There are 4 public use cabins on the island. No concessionaires on the island. A state park ranger or volunteer may contact you during your visit to assist you.

Amenities: Fresh water is available at all cabin sites, but requires rapid boiling. Bottled propane gas for a two burner stove and propane lights in the cabin. Propane is limited to 25 pounds per party. Bring extra if you need it. Each cabin has a wood burning stove to heat the 12’ x 20’ structure. Firewood is provided, but must be split with the tools provided. A gravity-fed water system is plumbed into each cabin. Water must be hand carried for the system. Water jugs are provided. Each cabin contains cooking pots, pans, and utensils for 4-6 persons. Some people prefer to bring additional cookware. Each cabin has four double bunk beds that sleep a total of eight persons. Foam pads also provided.

The area is great for photography, hiking, kayaking, deer hunting and fishing.

Rates for the cabin does not change, no matter the number in the party Fees are non-refundable. A one-time cabin credit can be given under certain circumstances. Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

Cabin and Rates: Sleeps Cost Max Stay

Deer Haven 8 $50/night 7 nights/month

Salmon Creek 8 $50 /night 7 nights/month

Eagles Nest 8 $50/night 7 nights/month

Mulcahy View 8 $50/night 7 nights/month

POINT BRIDGET SP (Juneau)

Cabin Sleeps Cost Max Stay

Cowee Meadow 8 $35/night 3 nights

Blue Mussel 8 $35/night 3 nights

OLIVER INLET SMP (Juneau)

Cabin Sleeps Cost Max Stay

Grindall Island 6 $25/night 3 nights

This cabin can only be rented from the Ketchikan Ranger Station – 907/247-8574.