Mckinley Trail Cabin
Open — Open year-round for reservations. Limited to seven consecutive days per group.
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 proc
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
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 REGION
10-04-00-26-01 Winter Motorized Vehicle Closure
To prevent resource damage from snowmachine use in areas where inadequate snow conditions exist, some Kenai Peninsula areas of the Chugach National Forest are closed to snowmachine use areas.
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.
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:
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:
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:
About
McKinley Trail Cabin provides a convenient and accessible wilderness experience in the Chugach National Forest, located just 80 yards from the Copper River Highway at Mile 21. This 12-by-14-foot log cabin sleeps up to six guests on wooden bunkbeds and features a table, wood stove for heat, and an outdoor pit toilet. Unlike many remote Alaska cabins, this one requires only a short walk from the vehicle, making it an excellent base camp for exploring the Copper River Delta. The cabin sits at the start of the McKinley Lake Trail in dense spruce and hemlock forest with steep mountainous terrain all around. The trail provides access to Pipeline Lakes Trail at 1.25 miles, McKinley Lake at 2.25 miles, and remnants of the Lucky Strike Mine. The closest fishing is just across the highway in the upper part of Alaganik Slough, where coho salmon run upstream in late August and September. Brown bears can often be seen grazing on south-facing slopes in spring, and the area supports populations of Sitka black-tailed deer, moose, and waterfowl. Visitors must bring all water for drinking, cooking and cleaning, as well as their own firewood, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cook stove, and all other camping gear. The Forest Service limits cabin occupancy to seven consecutive days per group. The Copper River Highway is a two-lane dirt road that sees 10 to 75 vehicles per day.
Directions
From Cordova, drive 21 miles east on the Copper River Highway to Mile 21. The trailhead for the cabin is located at Mile 21. The cabin is approximately 80 yards from the road on the McKinley Lake Trail.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 424-7661 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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