Priest Rock Cabin
Lake Clark National Park & Preserve
Take yourself back in time with a stay in the Priest Rock Cabin on Lake Clark. Split some wood and head inside to light a blaze in the wood stove, under the light of the moon as it shimmers on the lake. Enjoy the warmth as your gear dries out from a day on the water.
The cabin is rustic and accommodates up to six people. It is equipped with a wood stove, table and chairs and an outhouse nearby. Sleeping accommodations include wooden bunks -- three single beds and one queen bed. There is no electricity or running water at the cabin. Fresh water is available in the lake but must be treated. The cabin is equipped with a fire extinguisher and smoke detectors. There is no cell phone coverage at the cabin. There are no mooring buoys at this location.
The cabin does not offer trash service; nor does the nearby community of Port. Alsworth. Air taxis may accommodate visitor trash for a fee in Anchorage or other surrounding communities.
Need to Know
Dogs are allowed at the cabin.
Please use wood sparingly in the cabin for heating purposes only.
The park will enforce the maximum consecutive stay limit of 5 nights for a limit of 21 nights in a calendar year.
The cabin is only accessible by floatplane or boat; water taxis are available from Port Alsworth.
You are responsible for bringing your own cook stove, lighter, utensils, sleeping pads, bedding, toilet paper, drinking water, and/or means to treat drinking water.
Park regulations require all food, garbage, and other scented items be secured inside the cabin at all times because bears frequent this area. Food storage violations could result in immediate termination of the cabin reservation in addition to a fine.
Pack out all your trash and remaining food. Lake Clark National Park and Priest Rock Cabin do not offer trash service. Port Alsworth is a rural Alaska community without a public waste or trash system.
No smoking inside the cabin. All cigarette butts must be packed out with other garbage.
Help conserve firewood; use only when necessary. Report any problems with the woodstove to park staff.
The park highly recommends that backcountry travelers carry a means of communication and file a trip plan with someone they know.
Travel plans in this area are frequently affected by weather. The park recommends travelers carry extra supplies and have some flexibility in their schedule.
This facility does not receive cleaning between groups. Guests are strongly encouraged to clean surfaces before and after use.
Natural Features
The Priest Rock Cabin sits on the north shore of Lake Clark, approximately eight miles (13 km) north of Port Alsworth. The cabin is perched above a small creek that runs into the lake. It commands a sublime view of the upper reaches of Lake Clark backed by mountains soaring to 6,000 feet (1829 m).
Nearby Attractions
This is a remote backcountry cabin with the closest amenities available in Port Alsworth. There are no maintained trails surrounding the cabin.
Recreation
The cabin is an ideal location for kayaking, boating, fishing and wildlife viewing. Please refer to Alaska Department of Fish and Game for fishing regulations and license requirements.
Contact Information
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240 West 5th Ave, suite 236 Anchorage AK 99501
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 907-781-2218
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
It is not possible to drive to the cabin. The cabin is 120 air miles from Anchorage and 8 miles from Port Alsworth. Visitors must arrange their own transportation. This cabin is accessible by float plane, water taxi, or private vessel. Kayakers with advanced skills can reach the cabin from Port Alsworth. There are no mooring buoys at this location.
