Alsek River Cabin
Open — Open year-round. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. Peak season rates apply May 1 through September 30; non-peak rates October 1 through April 30.
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Special Weather Statement issued February 8 at 1:57PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
After a series of shortwaves that brought rain and gusty winds over the past few days, a stronger front will approach southeast Alaska from the west on Tuesday. South to southeast winds will increase through the day Tuesday. Confidence is increasing for windy conditions with strong gusts Tuesday night into Wednesday morning as the front pushes west to east across southeast Alaska. Gales with storm force gusts will be possible ahead and along the frontal passage, especially along north-south oriented channels and along the coastal waters. A period of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible with the frontal passage, but with the progressive nature of the front, flooding is not expected at this time. Another gale to potentially storm force low will quickly lift northeast into the Gulf and looks to push across southeast Alaska sometime later Wednesday into Thursday, bringing another round of strong gusty winds and moderate to heavy rainfall. Further details on the high wind and flooding potential for this system will be honed in on in the coming days. Looking further ahead, a cooling trend is favored to commence in the wake of these passing systems by late work week into the weekend. Snow levels will begin to lower and a colder outflow wind pattern could set up by late weekend. This could result in a return of snow for some coastal communities, especially across northern southeast Alaska. Further details on the pattern change and snow potential will be honed as the weekend approaches.
About
Alsek River Cabin sits on the remote Yakutat Forelands approximately 55 miles southeast of Yakutat, about a mile from the Alsek River, a large glacier-fed river known for its dramatic scenery. This 14x16-foot hunter-style cabin sleeps four people on wooden bunks and includes basic amenities: a table, benches, food preparation space, an oil heater, and a broom. Outside facilities include an outhouse, picnic table, and a 12x12-foot meat shed for processing game. The terrain is flat and very wet, characterized by open muskeg with dense patches of alder, cottonwood, and willow. The snow-capped peaks of the Brabazon Mountain Range dominate the eastern horizon. Brown and black bears are common in the area, and moose frequent the willow thickets. Sandhill cranes stop here during spring and fall migrations, and wild strawberries grow around the airstrip. The cabin is primarily used for hunting, with excellent moose hunting in the surrounding area and mountain goat hunting in the Brabazon Range. Access is by wheeled plane only, landing on the adjacent 1,800x50-foot airstrip. Visitors must bring their own water, #1 diesel oil or kerosene for heating, sleeping bags, cooking equipment, and all supplies. Hip boots are recommended for navigating the wet terrain.
Directions
Located 55 miles southeast of Yakutat, just north of Alsek River. Access is by wheeled plane only, landing on a 1,800x50-foot airstrip adjacent to the cabin.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $45 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 784-3359 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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