Lake and Peninsula / Katmai Wilderness / Katmai National Park

Fure's Cabin

Open — The cabin is currently open for reservations. Peak season runs June 1 through September 17.

About

Fure's Cabin is a beautifully constructed one-room historic cabin in Katmai National Park and Preserve, built in 1926 by trapper, miner, and Naknek local Roy Fure. The cabin showcases European craftsmanship with hand-hewn spruce log construction and dovetail notching for the roof, walls, and floor. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976, the cabin was incorporated into Katmai National Monument in 1931 and now serves as a public use cabin for visitors. Located on the north side of the Bay of Islands in Naknek Lake, the cabin is accessible only by float plane or boat, making it a remote and authentic wilderness experience. The cabin accommodates up to four people and is furnished with a bunk bed, table, chairs, and a wood burning stove. A vault toilet is located 50 yards uphill from the cabin, and a fire ring sits in front of the structure. Limited firewood is available on site, though visitors may gather dead and downed wood for campfires. Fure's Cabin is a key stopover for paddlers attempting the Savonoski Loop, a multi-day paddle trip through Katmai's wilderness. The cabin is approximately 32 miles from Brooks Camp along shorelines, requiring one to three days of paddling to reach. Visitors must be self-sufficient, bringing all supplies including bedding, sleeping pad, water, food, toilet paper, lighting, garbage bags, cook stove, and cooking supplies. The weather in Katmai can change suddenly and be extreme, requiring careful preparation. Food and odorous items must be stored in the cabin or approved bear-resistant containers, as the area is important habitat for brown bears and salmon.

Directions

Katmai National Park headquarters is in King Salmon, about 290 air miles southwest of Anchorage. Katmai is accessed almost exclusively by plane or boat. Regularly scheduled commercial flights to King Salmon are available from Anchorage via PenAir, Ravn Alaska, and Alaska Airlines. Fure's Cabin is over 20 miles by water from Brooks Camp with no public transportation available. Access is by float plane or boat only.

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