COGHILL LAKE CABIN
Open

Open year-round. Reservations available through Recreation.gov up to 180 days in advance. Floatplane access may be unavailable when the lake freezes in fall, winter, and early spring. Maximum 7 consecutive day occupancy. Weather can extend trips unexpectedly; bring 2-5 extra days of supplies.

Regional Order No. 10-01 - Marijuana - Simple Possession

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on the Tongass and Chugach National Forests: Possessing, storing or transporting parts of a cannabis plant, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of such plant; including and not limited to…

Regional Order No. 10-00-00-04-01 - Occupancy and Use - Alcohol

TONGASS and CHUGACH NATIONAL FORESTS Regional Office Juneau, Alaska Order No. 10-00-00-04-01REGIONAL ORDEROccupancy and Use Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a) & (b), the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails located within and/or administered by the…

Regional Order No. R-10-96-01 - Forest Development Roads and Trails

R-10 SUPPLEMENT 7700-96-1 7730EFFECTIVE 5/17/96 Page 10 of 117731.14 - EXHIBIT 01ORDER NO. R-10-96-01FOREST DEVELOPMENT ROADS AND TRAILSALASKA REGIONPursuant to Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart B, Section261. so (a) (b), the following is prohibited on National Forest Developmentroads…

Snowmachining closed on the Glacier, Seward Ranger Districts

Possessing or using a snowmachine (over-snow vehicle) on the Glacier and Seward Ranger Districts is prohibited. The purpose of the snowmachining prohibition is to protect the forest floor from damage due to the lack of sufficient snow pack. Please refer to the map for the specific areas and the…

Avalanche Conditions Special Notice

Avalanche debris has been reported in the Bryon Glacier Valley. Travel is 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃 on the Byron Glacier Trail or Trail of Blue Ice below avalanche terrain.Conditions are most dangerous during active weather or late in the afternoon on sunny days.…

10-04-00-24-05 - Developed Recreation Sites, Public Use Cabins Prohibitions

Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited within the Chugach National Forest:Cutting any standing tree within 150 feet of a Public Use Cabin, Developed Recreation Site or Administrative Use Site.Camping, setting up a tent or staying overnight within 300 feet of…

10-04-00-17-09 Winter Motorized Vehicle Use

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on certain lands administered by the Forest Service within the Chugach National Forest:Possessing or using a motorized vehicle and the landing of, or the dropping or picking up of any materials, supplies, or persons by means of…

10-04-04-12-08 Copper River Delta Winter Motor Vehicle Closure

The use of snowmachines (snowmobiles and all motorized over snow vehicles, including off highway vehicles) and the landing of, or the dropping or picking up of any materials, supplies, or persons by means of, helicopters that are utilized for t winter recreational activities is prohibited in the…

10-04-00-05-01 - Winter Motor Vehicle Closure Prince William Sound

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a), the following acts are prohibited on the Chugach National Forest:Certain motor vehicle use except for subsistence uses from December 1 through April 30 of each year:Hawkins IslandHinchinbrook IslandGreen Island/Little Green IslandEastern Prince William Sound…

10-04-00-04-03 - Motor Vehicle Closure Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Acquired Lands

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a) the operation of motor vehicles is prohibited in the following areas:All acquired lands from the Eyak Corporation surrounding Eyak Lake, west of Eyak River and on the Copper River Delta north and south of the Copper River Highway between Eyak River and State of Alaska…

From Recreation.gov

Fee changes in effect. This facility will now charge the same fee year-round.

About

Coghill Lake Cabin sits on a lagoon on the southwest shore of Coghill Lake, offering views of the Chugach Mountains and glaciers in the background. The cabin is surrounded by rolling hills and conifer trees within the Nellie Juan-College Fiord Wilderness Study Area. This remote location is renowned for exceptional salmon fishing, with sockeye running mid-June through July, pink and chum in July-August, and Coho in August-September. Dolly Varden trout fishing is productive May through October. The primitive A-frame cabin includes wooden bunks with a sleeping loft for up to 6 guests, a kerosene heating stove, table, benches, and an outhouse. A rowboat with oars is provided for lake access. Guests must bring all supplies including drinking water or purification, kerosene (1-2 gallons daily for heating), cook stove, bedding, sleeping pads, toilet paper, flashlights, cookware, and personal flotation devices. Access is by floatplane (50 minutes from Anchorage or 60 minutes from Cordova) landing in the lagoon near the cabin boardwalk. Alternatively, experienced backcountry travelers can hike the primitive 3-mile trail from Port Wells, though the route is brushy, rough, and poorly marked. Some visitors packraft in and float out the Class 1-2 Coghill River. Black bears are common in the area; practice bear safety.

Directions

Not accessible via road. Access by floatplane (50 minutes from Anchorage, 60 minutes from Cordova) landing in the lagoon adjacent to the cabin. Alternatively, hike the primitive 3-mile trail from Port Wells at saltwater east of Coghill Point. The trail is rough, brushy, and poorly marked, requiring backcountry navigation experience.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $50

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Email mailroom_r10_chugach@usda.gov
Phone +1 (907) 783-3242

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

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COGHILL LAKE CABIN
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COGHILL LAKE CABIN
COGHILL LAKE CABIN

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