Can you reserve a site at Alsek River Cabin?

Yes, Alsek River Cabin is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are pets allowed at Alsek River Cabin?

Yes, pets are allowed at Alsek River Cabin.

Are campfires allowed at Alsek River Cabin?

Campfires are allowed at Alsek River Cabin. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Alsek River Cabin, Alaska — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Alsek River Cabin is located on the Yukutat Forelands about a mile from the Alsek River, a large river known for its many glaciers. This cabin is open year-round and offers relaxation as well as excellent hunting opportunites.

The site can be accessed by wheeled plane, depending on conditions. An airstrip is adjacent to the cabin. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

Recreation

Moose hunting is available in the surrounding area, and mountain goat hunting is excellent in the Brabazon Range 2 miles to the east. Hunters must have the proper licenses and hunt only in designated seasons.

Facilities

This 14x16-ft. hunter-style cabin sleeps four people with four single wooden bunks. The cabin has a table and benches, broom, an oil heater and food preparation space. An outhouse, picnic table and 12x12-ft. meat shed are located outside. Water, heating oil and electricity are not provided. Visitors must supply their own drinking water as well as #1 diesel oil or kerosene for the heater. One gallon can last 2-10 hours, depending on the heat setting. Other items to bring include sleeping bags, sleeping pads, food, a cooking stove, cookware, plates, utensils, lanterns or flashlights, toilet paper, garbage bags, a fire extinguisher and fire starter. Visitors are expected to pack out trash and clean the cabin before leaving. Click here for more cabin details.

Natural Features

The terrain is flat and very wet, and the cabin sits on predominantly open muskeg with dense patches of alder, cottonwood and willow. The snow-capped peaks of the Brabazon Mountain Range loom over the surrounding area.

Brown and black bears are common here, and moose can often be found in the willow thickets. Sandhill cranes stop in this vicinity during spring and fall migrations. Wild strawberries are available for picking around the airstrip.

The facts

Season: Year round — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
1 bookable site
Up to 4 people per site
Loops: AREA ALSEK RIVER CABIN

Site types

1 Cabin Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Alsek River Cabin

Check-in 12:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
Y07	AREA ALSEK RIVER CABIN	Cabin Nonelectric	—	—	—	4	🐾

Getting there

This cabin is located 55 miles southeast of Yakutat, just north of Alsek River. Access is by wheeled plane only, on an 1,800x50-ft. airstrip.

59.19928, -138.45106 · 59°11'57.4"N 138°27'3.8"W

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Typical weather

Typically 62°F in Aug, down to 35°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	35	38	40	47	54	59	62	62	57	49	40	36
Low °F	22	24	24	30	38	45	49	48	42	35	27	25
Precip in	12.4	10.3	9.5	7.9	7.8	5.4	7.6	13.9	19.0	18.9	13.6	13.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 48.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Only one change per reservation for all Alaska cabins is allowed. Change is defined as a modification to the start or end date of the reservation; after one change has been made, if additional changes are desired, the customer must cancel the current reservation and re-book the new dates.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Alsek River Cabin

Can you reserve a site at Alsek River Cabin?: Yes, Alsek River Cabin is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Alsek River Cabin have?: 1 site.
Are pets allowed at Alsek River Cabin?: Yes, pets are allowed at Alsek River Cabin.
Are campfires allowed at Alsek River Cabin?: Campfires are allowed at Alsek River Cabin. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Alsek River Cabin also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Alsek River Cabin's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$45/night peak season May 1 – September 30 $35/night non-peak season October 1 – April 30

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Alsek River Cabin

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Raven Cabin 44.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Eagle Cabin 44.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Harlequin Lake Shelter 24.9 mi · Campground
Middle Dangerous River Cabin 27.1 mi · Campground
Situk Lake Cabin 44.6 mi · Campground
Yakutat Beach Campsite 2 50.4 mi · Campground
Yakutat 51 mi · Visitor Center

Contact

Phone (907) 784-3359
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Alsek River Cabin