Chugach National Forest

Here’s a plan for you. Pack up all your camping gear except a tent. Throw in drinking water, firewood, heating oil, and kitchen gear too. Then hop on a boat or a floatplane (in high tide only) and head to Double Bay Cabin for a truly remote and remarkable getaway. The cabin is located on Hinchinbrook Island with Prince William Sound on one side an Read more...

Planning a romantic getaway? Bring your outdoor-lovin’ sweetie to this secluded cabin on Hinchinbrook Island in the Chugach National Forest. The only way in is by float plane, wheel plane, or boat, but once you’re there, you’ll want to stay forever. Besides steaming up the cabin, you can spend your days hiking, boating, fishing, beachcombing, or j Read more...

Jack Bay Cabin is rustic and remote with great views of the bay. Visitors often spot harbor seals and sea otters from the front porch! Behind the cabin is a thick temperate rainforest of spruce and hemlock. The best way to explore the rugged bay is by boat. Cast a line for pink salmon, or paddle through the waters and check out the awesome surroun Read more...

One stay at Hook Point Cabin and you will surely be hooked. Located on Hinchinbrook Island, this place is only accessible by wheeled plane doing a beach landing at low tide (pretty awesome way to start the trip!). Then you walk a half-mile to arrive at your paradise pad. This cute little A-frame cabin has fishing and clamming, hunting, hiking, lag Read more...

Want something different for your next adventure? How about taking a boat or floatplane to Green Island and settling into a cozy and rustic cabin for a few days or more? Green Island Cabin, located on a narrow peninsula between Prince William Sound and Gibbon Anchorage, has mind blowing views, wildlife galore including sea otters and killer whales Read more...

Port Chalmers Cabin is a remote and rustic shelter on Montague Island. The cabin sits on a grassy clearing with great views of the distant mountains from the front, and a thick forest of spruce and hemlock behind. This is a great spot for anglers, as you can catch pink, chum, and coho salmon in the nearby bay and streams. Yum!Read more...

On the shore of the northwest end of McKinley Lake, this remote cabin is your one stop shop for seclusion, rest, relaxation, and recreation. To get to the cabin, you can rent a plane, hike or paddle in. Getting there is part of the adventure! Once you’re settled in, get busy fishing, hunting, hiking, or swimming (it’s really cold). Brown bears are Read more...

Deep, dark forests, glacier-fed streams full of coho salmon, and jagged, snow-capped peaks. It’s quintessential Alaska and Power Creek Cabin embraces it all. You’ve got to take a hike to get here, but you’ll be rewarded with fabulous views, some chance encounters with wildlife, and serious solitude. The primitive cabin sleeps eight, so bring your Read more...

Here it is! Your happy place! In other words, a sweet A-frame cabin on College Fjord in Prince William Sound. You have to hike three miles or take a floatplane to get here (rad!) so obviously it’s remote and crowd free. You will find some excellent salmon and trout fishing around here, berry picking, and seasonal hunting. Bring an inflatable raft Read more...

Sometimes you might prefer to have four walls separating you from all the wild untamed land in Alaska. Thank goodness for Beach River Cabin! Rent this cozy place and have an unforgettable, rustic getaway on Montague Island in the Gulf of Alaska. You’ll be walking distance from Beach River and also the beach itself for exploring, kayaking, and most Read more...

Hop a float plane to Tiedeman Slough Cabin for a true taste of wilderness and adventure. With no electricity or running water, but an abundance of beauty and wildlife, you’ll either embrace this rugged lifestyle or wish you could. This is a land of bear, wolf, and moose, of giant salmon, and boggy ponds. You can spend all day adventuring, then esc Read more...

For a true backcountry experience in summer or winter, finagle your way into the Shrode Lake Cabin on Prince William Sound. The cabin is on the northwest shore of Shrode Lake in a grassy meadow surrounded by mountains, right across from Long Bay. Sound like paradise? It’s a treasure if you don’t mind roughing it, no electricity, running water, or Read more...

Cabin in the woods? Yes please. Cabin in the woods with Prince William Sound as your backdrop, lagoons, salmon fishing, and incredible views? Hell yeah! Visit Harrison Lagoon Cabin by boat or floatplane and find yourself in a wild wonderland of adventure. This place is rustic so bring in pretty much everything you could need, including water (or c Read more...

Hey, kayakers! Camp at the secluded Paulson Bay Cabin, an ideal location to explore the bay and coastline by boat. Join orcas, porpoises, and sea lions in the cool waters, and cast a line for chum and pink salmon, or go shrimping. With spectacular views of Port Wells, College Fiord, and Harvard Glacier, you can also just hang out at the cabin. The Read more...

Pigot Bay Cabin sits on a secluded 12-foot tall bluff overlooking the bay, with views of mountains and glaciers. The cabin sits on the edge of a dense evergreen forest, and the surrounding rugged landscape makes hiking difficult. The best way to explore the area is by kayak. Fishing, shrimping, and digging for clams can be done nearby, so I hope y Read more...

Keep your eyes peeled at Williwaw Campground in the Chugach National Forest because there is a lot to see! After settling into your tent or small RV site, head to the fish viewing platform (especially in August!), and watch the spectacle of the salmon spawning in Williwaw Creek. You might also catch a glimpse of moose, bears, mountain goats, bald Read more...

For the taste of Alaska that will keep you coming back, head to the edge of the Nellie Martin River on Montague Island in the Gulf of Alaska. Here you’ll find the best coho salmon fishing in the country and a beautiful cabin situated in a dense and secluded forest. Relax, recharge, and live it your way at Nellie Martin River Cabin. Seclusion is th Read more...

Log Jam Bay Cabin is perfect for campers looking for a remote experience in a rugged landscape. The cabin sits on Stump Lake, an 80-acre lake on Montague Island. Anglers can catch cutthroat trout and dolly varden nearby. If you prefer coho and pink salmon, we hear the ocean or mouth of the creek at high tide is where it’s at! The sandy beach at th Read more...

Explore the Copper River Delta from your base camp in the Chugach National Forest. It’s not remote wilderness, but it is conveniently located near the Mckinley Lake Trail in a dense stand of hemlock and spruce. There’s a good chance you’ll spot moose, bear, deer, and excellent coho fishing spots abound throughout the nearby forest. The primitive c Read more...

Rich in history, wildlife, and iconic Alaskan scenery, the trail leading to the Crow Pass Cabin was once part of the supply trail used by the Iditarod Sled Dog Race. Now it is a perfect layover for thru-hikers, mountain climbers, and escapists. Peaks and glaciers around the cabin offer opportunities for adventure, and the cabin itself — pure unadu Read more...

If you really want to escape from the modern world, hijack a wheel plane at low tide and head out to Montague Island in southeastern Alaska. The San Juan Bay Cabin is extremely secluded, in the heart of the Chugach National Forest. It’s primitive, but the walls are solid (so are the beds so bring a camp pad). Wildlife rules the roost here. You’ll Read more...

Camp alongside a rushing, glacier fed creek with views of the Kenai Mountains at Granite Creek Campground. Located just an hour outside of Anchorage, this is a convenient getaway anytime you need it. The sound of Granite Creek will lull you to sleep, the wildflower covered meadows will fill your dreams, and the frequent wildlife sightings will kee Read more...

Grab the tent, the camera, and the binocs and hit up Black Bear Campground for some rustic camping with a side of wildlife viewing! You may be able to spot black and brown bears, moose, mountain goats, grouse, and ptarmigans from around here. You can also spot whitewater rafters and kayakers cruising down class II rapids on Portage Creek (or you m Read more...

Trail River Campground is a great spot for anglers looking for some stunning mountain scenery. The campground is nestled in a forest of hemlock and spruce, between the Trail River and Kenai Lake. Cast a line for dolly varden and rainbow trout in the river, or trout and grayling in the lake, all the while surrounding by views of snow-capped mountai Read more...

Get out there and get wild with a camping trip to Child’s Glacier recreation site. Tent campers (and small trailers when the road is open in a few years) are welcome to set up here. You’ll get excellent views of the dynamic Child’s Glacier and the Copper River about a mile from camp. Don’t forget the fishing pole during salmon season because Coppe Read more...

Ptarmigan Campground is a small, quiet campground in a wooded area along the banks of Ptarmigan Creek. Hikers and bikers, you’ll want to check out the miles and miles of trails leading out of the campground. The beautiful Kenai Lake is a short walk away, and you’ll see awesome views of the Chugach Mountains. Anglers, don’t forget your fishing pole Read more...

Upper Paradise Cabin really has it all right there in the name. But you’ve gotta work for it! This secluded location will reward only the most prepared campers, especially as the length of your stay can be unexpectedly extended if the weather takes a turn. However, for the brave, wise, and well-supplied, this rustic woodland home offers frontier c Read more...

Hike, ski, or fly to this remote cabin on crescent lake, and you’ll be rewarded with trophy fishing opportunities, encounters with incredible wildlife, and a cabin rental that will take you right back to days gone by on the old frontier. Hike the nearby mountain trails, swim in the frigid waters, and revel in your solitude. The rugged cabin sleeps Read more...

With a name like Paradise Lake, who can resist? This secluded alpine lake is calling your name, and you’ll be inspired and enthralled if you heed the call. Lower Paradise Lake Cabin sits in a pristine forest and offers up incredible views of the glacier-encrusted mountains. Wildflowers dot the hillside in spring, and berries ripen in the summer fo Read more...

Just a 30 minute floatplane ride from Cordova is a remote and primitive cabin on the pristine Martin Lake. Give up on the human race for a while and convene with nature — you’ll find moose, black and brown bear, deer, and all kinds of serious fishing opportunities. Not much in the way of amenities here, but you will find a rowboat, rugged peaks, a Read more...

When you camp at Porcupine Campground brace yourself for some eye-popping views. Don’t forget your binocs and camera, climb up to the scenic overlook, and then try to spot beluga whales doing their thing in the bay. You will at least get a glimpse of windsurfers being badasses in the water while you wait. Then hit the multi-use Gull Rock Trail for Read more...

If you can get yourself on a wheel plane at low tide, you can crash at an awesome, primitive cabin in the heart of the Chugach National Forest. It’s basically camping with four solid walls, but there’s no end to the recreational excitement available — hiking, fishing, hunting, beachcombing, clamming, berrying, birding, and wildlife viewing, just t Read more...

Camping, fishing, and gold panning. Jackpot! Bring your tent, trailer, or small RV to Bertha Creek Campground and have prime access to Bertha Creek and the larger Granite Creek, where certain areas are open for gold panning. Yeehaw! You can also fish the creeks, but leave the salmon alone here because they are spawning in these parts. Granite Cree Read more...

Fancy panning for gold or hunting big game? Alaska’s rugged adventures are beyond compare, and you can get started at Caribou Creek Cabin. Begin by hiking, biking, horseback riding, or skiing from the nearest trailhead (about seven miles). After settling in, you can move on to exploring the miles of wilderness, getting rich quick along the gold-pa Read more...

You’ll find Quartz Creek Campground between Kenai Lake and Quartz Creek with some small spruce trees dotting the land. Many campgrounds have great views of this huge lake. Enjoy the 14,000 acres of sparkling waters in your canoe or kayak, and try your luck at fishing! Hikers will want to explore the many miles of trails nearby, through the rugged Read more...

Camping in an alpine valley in Alaska? Yes please! Get away from the hustle and bustle and practice those wilderness skills at Coeur D’Alene Campground which has a small number of first-come, first-served, walk-in tent sites up for grabs. Now this is getting away! Revel in the peace and quiet, spot wildlife in their natural habitat, and soak in th Read more...

Calling all anglers! The Russian River Campground is a fisherman’s paradise. This particular spot along the Russian River is unique in that salmon stop to “rest” before continuing upstream to spawn. The river is the most popular sockeye salmon stream in Alaska, as well as a top-rated spot for rainbow trout. If fishing ain’t your thing, no problem, Read more...

On the eastern shore of Juneau Lake, surrounded by a sprawling spruce and birch forests, sits the lovely and secluded Juneau Lake Cabin. If fishing is your game, you won’t want to take your adventure anywhere else. The cabin is steps away from the picturesque lake where you’ll find an abundance of rainbow trout, grayling, whitefish, and burbot. Mo Read more...

When the ice melts and the sun comes out it means camping season is on! At Primrose Campground you can come anytime you please and find first-come, first-served, primitive campsites right next to Kenai Lake. That means if you have a boat, canoe, or kayak bring it along. There is a boat ramp right there for ya. Spend days fishing and floating, and Read more...

The quintessential cabin in the wood, Upper Russian Lake Cabin sets you just a small ways back from. . . well, that lake, enclosing you in an open cottonwood grove. Views of the water and mountains here give you an extraordinary backyard, and the rustic accommodations put you to work making a place for yourself in the wilderness. Wander the Russia Read more...

Anglers and boaters will love Trout Lake Cabin. The log cabin sits on the small Trout Lake, filled with rainbow trout and whitefish. Head to nearby Juneau Creek for Dolly Varden, rainbow trout, and grayling. There is a rowboat and oars ready for ya at the cabin, so launch it on the lake and enjoy views of the surrounding mountains, and forest of w Read more...

There’s camping, and then there’s camping with a side of salmon fishing. Picture your days spent at Kenai River scoring your dream catch and then coming back to camp to grill up the freshest salmon you’ve ever tasted in your life! Dreamy. It’s all within your grasp if you camp at Cooper Creek Campground. This larger campground is perfect for RV’s Read more...

You’ll have stunning mountain views in every direction from Tenderfoot Creek Campground, and some campsites are right along the glistening Summit Lake. The lake is a popular spot for boating and fishing, which meansyou might be competing for dolly varden and rainbow trout with the bald eagles sometimes spotted here! Hikers and mountain bikers, tak Read more...

Lost Lake is home to moose, bear, wolves, mountain goats, and a variety of birds and fish. It is also home to the Dale Clemens Cabin, a rustic structure that will keep you warm, dry, and free from mosquito bites. The cabin sits above the tree line, near forests, fields, trails, and streams. Come explore this secluded paradise and become one with A Read more...

Who needs amenities when you’ve got a wilderness adventure going on? A stay at Barber Cabin will take you there. On the shores of Lower Russian lake on the Kenal Peninsula, you’ll find muscle-tightening hiking and biking opportunities, a lake full of wily fish, and more wildlife than your camera can capture. The sturdy cabin sleeps eight — four if Read more...

Recommended for the hardiest of adventurers, Crescent Lake Cabin is located in the remote mountains of the Kenal peninsula, and can only be accessed by floatplane or a long trek through the mountains. If this makes your heart skip a beat, then stop what you’re doing and head out to this remote paradise. The cabin is short on amenities, but you wil Read more...

Set up a little home in the woods amongst the creeks and the trees and rest your weary soul in the sanctuary of Mother Nature’s arms. You’ll find just what you need at Crescent Creek Campground and nothing more. A simple place to camp and find some peace whenever you need it, with just a small number of first-come, first-served sites. Firewood is Read more...

Whether you fancy summer berry picking or cross-country skiing when winter takes hold, you can catch your Zs at Fox Creek Cabin. Sure you’ll have to hoof it in, but the access trail is a relatively flat 11 miles. Abundant wildlife, awesome hiking, and scenic vistas make a trek to this remote valley totally worthwhile. Ready to rough it? Fox Creek Read more...

Wilderness living is a graceful ballet at West Swan Lake Cabin. This rustic little home amongst the hardwoods rewards hard work with peaceful seclusion and majestic views. You’ll be undisturbed, as the cabin is only accessible via Swan Lake itself or an arduous trek through thick vegetation. Hunt, fish, and hike in peace and quiet. Let the beauty Read more...

Resurrection Pass Trail is a thoroughfare for wildlife and hikers craving adventurous jaunts in the wilds of Alaska. It’s home to a number of primitive cabins for explorers. East Creek Cabin is surrounded by birch and spruce forests with unsurpassed views of the surrounding mountains. It’s a fabulous spot to set up your base camp and it sleeps fou Read more...

Minimum accommodations, maximum adventure. Devil’s Pass Cabin sits in an alpine meadow near the junction of Devil’s Creek Trail and Resurrection Pass Trail. Hiking is the ticket here. In fact, it’s the only ticket — it’s 10 miles from trailhead to cabin. Once you’re here, you won’t ever want to leave. Hiking trails will take you to the top of June Read more...

Swan Lake Cabin is a rustic, remote camping spot on south-central Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula. And when we say remote, we mean REMOTE. Visitors can reach the cabin by a 13-mile hike or 30-minute flight by floatplane. The cabin has sweeping views of scenic Swan Lake, the surrounding mountains, and forest of spruce and birch. Campers enjoy fishing in t Read more...

An angler’s paradise, Romig Cabin overlooks scenic Juneau Lake in south-central Alaska’s mountain range. There is a canoe and oars at the cabin for visitors, so launch it on the lake and cast a line for rainbow trout, whitefish, burbot, and grayling. Or head to Juneau Creek for Dolly Varden, rainbow trout, and grayling. Check out the surrounding f Read more...

The last frontier in Alaska just might be here, along the shores of the Russian River between two pristine lakes. The cabin itself sits in a flat area, surrounded by views of the distant mountains. Hiking and biking trails criss-cross the landscape, and you’ll be hard pressed to find trout fishing. Because the fishing is so darn good, you’ll proba Read more...