Campground · Alaska · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Lake Clark National Preserve (National Preserve) · Open Access

The cabin is an ideal location for kayaking, boating, fishing and wildlife viewing. Please refer to Alaska Department of Fish and Game for fishing regulations and license requirements.
The Priest Rock Cabin sits on the north shore of Lake Clark, approximately eight miles (13 km) north of Port Alsworth. The cabin is perched above a small creek that runs into the lake. It commands a sublime view of the upper reaches of Lake Clark backed by mountains soaring to 6,000 feet (1829 m).
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, picnic tables, grills.
Check-in 12:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Access | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Priest Rock Cabin | Cabin Nonelectric | — | — | Boat In | Riverfront | — | 6 | 🐾 |
It is not possible to drive to the cabin. The cabin is 120 air miles from Anchorage and 8 miles from Port Alsworth. Visitors must arrange their own transportation. This cabin is accessible by float plane, water taxi, or private vessel. Kayakers with advanced skills can reach the cabin from Port Alsworth. There are no mooring buoys at this location.
60.30933, -154.17700 · 60°18'33.6"N 154°10'37.2"W
Typically 69°F in Jul, down to 24°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 24 | 30 | 35 | 47 | 59 | 67 | 69 | 66 | 57 | 44 | 32 | 27 |
| Low °F | 10 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 39 | 47 | 52 | 49 | 42 | 32 | 21 | 15 |
| Precip in | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.


Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.
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