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Best Cabin Camping near Eagle River, AK

156 Reviews

Cabins in the Chugach State Park area provide rustic getaway options within proximity to Eagle River, Alaska. Eagle River Campground offers a public use cabin with electric hookups, water connections, and sewer hookups, suitable for visitors seeking more amenities than tent camping provides. The Eagle River Nature Center features public use cabins and yurts accessible by hiking or boating in, with drinking water, picnic tables, and fire pits available on site. Facilities typically include pit toilets rather than full bathrooms with showers. "The yurt was fully stocked with wood and camping chairs. Great location right in the middle of the nature center," noted a visitor about the River Yurt.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. The Crow Pass Cabin offers a more remote experience with minimal amenities, requiring visitors to hike in with all necessary supplies. Toad Lake Bunkhouse provides a single cabin rental with electricity, drinking water, showers, and toilets, making it suitable for those seeking more comfort. Most cabins are pet-friendly but have specific rules regarding animal management. Reservations are required for all cabin facilities in the region, with many locations operating seasonally from May through September. A camper wrote, "The hike of 2.7 miles was very easy with amazing views to the yurt at the end with lots of pre-cut firewood for the campers use."

Most cabins include basic furnishings but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Firewood is provided at several locations including the Eagle River Nature Center cabins, but guests should verify availability before arrival. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between properties - some cabins have no cooking facilities while others offer basic setups. The Fox Run Lodge & RV Campground and Anchorage N KOA Journey (formerly Big Bear Campground) offer cabin rentals with more amenities and closer proximity to supplies. For longer stays, the town of Eagle River provides grocery stores and equipment rental options approximately 5-10 minutes from most cabin locations.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Eagle River, Alaska (35)

    1. Eagle River Campground — Chugach State Park

    33 Reviews
    Eagle River, AK
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (907) 694-7982

    "Great spot close to our home of Anchorage for when we don't want to go too far. Large pavillion great for get-togethers right along the river and includes it's own bathroom."

    "Reservation site is: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/lifetimeadventure

    This is a great spot close to everything you might need and has amazing hiking trails. Bring your bear bells."

    2. Eklutna Lake Campground — Chugach State Park

    40 Reviews
    Chugiak, AK
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (907) 345-5014

    $5 - $100 / night

    "While there are pit toilets, bear lockers and water spigots, there's not much else besides a plot of land to put your tent, a fire ring and a picnic table. Which for me is plenty!"

    "You want water access on a glacial lake? How about numerous hiking, biking skiing and horse trails?"

    3. Bird Creek Campground — Chugach State Park

    27 Reviews
    Indian, AK
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (907) 269-8400

    "We rented a cabin 95$ a night and took aprox 12 young ladies in the chilly month of November! Daring, I know!"

    "Campsites are pretty spaced. You get a picnic table and a fire ring for 20 bucks a night. Yes, there is road noise but that does calm down at night. Pit toilets around, clean and stocked."

    4. Fox Run Lodge & RV Campground

    8 Reviews
    Palmer, AK
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (907) 745-6120

    "Great park with daily, weekly, monthly rates. There is a mix of full hookups, electric and water, and primitive sites so try and reserve if possible."

    "A bit wide open and highway noise but on lake with laundry, showers, full hookups, firewood for sale, restaurant, matanuska lake access, long term parking too. Some sites have gorgeous lake views."

    5. Eagle River Nature Center (public use cabins/yurts)

    1 Review
    Anchorage, AK
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (907) 694-2108

    $85 / night

    "Well maintained trails but a walk to the cabin or yurts. Accessible by foot year around. No horses or bikes allowed on trails. Tent camping along the Crow Creek Pass Trail."

    6. Anchorage N KOA Journey

    7 Reviews
    Wasilla, AK
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (907) 745-7445

    "Pavillion with fire pit, two grills si you dont have to unpack yours, and hammocks to laze away the day. Laundry and showers look like an old west town, too cute!"

    "We booked a one night stay here as a trial run with our brand new travel trailer. Our daughter loved it so much that she begged to stay another night."

    7. Eagle River Campground Public Use Cabin & Group Camping Area — Chugach State Park

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    Eagle River, AK
    1 mile
    +1 (907) 345-5014

    $35 - $150 / night

    8. Toad Lake Bunkhouse

    2 Reviews
    Wasilla, AK
    21 miles
    +1 (907) 229-0225

    $100 - $200 / night

    "This is a private location, located close to a forest. This cabin is super cute and the perfect place for your next getaway. Book your stay and leave a review here."

    9. South Rolly Lake Campground

    12 Reviews
    Big Lake, AK
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (907) 269-8400

    "6 miles of canoe trails on Nancy Lake to keep you nice and busy all weekend long."

    "Great, well maintained campground for a base camp for exploring the Nancy Lake Rec. Area! We hiked on the nearby Red Shirt Lake Trail and caught a ton of small northern pike on Red Shirt Lake."

    10. Crow Pass Cabin

    2 Reviews
    Girdwood, AK
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (907) 783-3242

    $75 / night

    "All the shows you see on t.v that look like "wild Alaska".. this is it!!

    If you choose to start the Girdwood side you will travel south via Glenn Highway from Anchorage approx 45 minutes."

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156 Reviews of 35 Eagle River Campgrounds

  • Shadara W.
    Sep. 15, 2019

    Anchorage N KOA Journey

    Wasilla Wonderful

    Wonderful place to stop off and catch your breath. Pavillion with fire pit, two grills si you dont have to unpack yours, and hammocks to laze away the day. Laundry and showers look like an old west town, too cute! Cabins for rent, playground for the kids and propane to restock. Open year round! Pet friendly and Wifi available. Super friendly staff.

  • Tanya B.
    Aug. 3, 2020

    Alaska's Winter Park Cabins

    This is not a campground

    This is a cabin rental out in Willow. If you are looking at taking an Alaska trip or need a getaway with out having to pack all your gear this place in an option.

  • Aimee H.
    Jul. 27, 2017

    Bird Creek Campground — Chugach State Park

    Bird Creek Cabin AK

    Bird Creek camp/ RV/ Cabin site is a beautiful 25 minute journey south of Anchorage. Far enough away but close enough to town if you feel the need to get back to the city.

    We rented a cabin 95$ a night and took aprox 12 young ladies in the chilly month of November! Daring, I know! But state restrooms made sharing a bathroom easy :)

    there is a small wood stove and wood supplied for each cabin which was amazing! A lil kitchen area is built in for your food prep pleasure- must bring stoves and water. No electricity so bring your choice of lighting. Also I recommend headlamps for winter months as bathrooms are a small treck from the secluded wooded cabins.

    Bunks are built in and a loft makes for plenty of room.

    There was a beautiful table with a map in the top- pretty awesome!

    There is a walking trail and it's close to the inlet for beluga whale watching and if your lucky a bore tide!

    Rv sites and tents sites available as well- plus table and fire pits at each site.

  • Shadara W.
    Aug. 12, 2019

    Eagle River Campground — Chugach State Park

    Close to home camping

    Great spot close to our home of Anchorage for when we don't want to go too far. Large pavillion great for get-togethers right along the river and includes it's own bathroom. Semi-seclude sites give privacy with large open areas at your fire pits, great for groups. Some double sites perfect for camping with friends. Pet friendly just please keep the leashed and clean up after them. Watch for bear activity and make sure to keep all food and enticing items locked up.

  • Courtney H.
    Jul. 18, 2022

    Anchorage N KOA Journey

    Great Family Park

    We booked a one night stay here as a trial run with our brand new travel trailer. Our daughter loved it so much that she begged to stay another night. Luck was on our side as there was a last minute cancellation and we were able to extend our stay 1 more night. The park had helpful and friendly staff, clean bathrooms, a nice laundry facility, and even a playground with a communal pavilion for people to gather round together. We would stay here again. There was a bit of road noise from the nearby highway but our family wasn't bothered at all by it as we are used to living on a base with lots of jet noise. Pet friendly and Wi-Fi is available and free! Propane, water fill, and dump station are available at this park.

  • T
    May. 16, 2019

    Eklutna Lake Campground — Chugach State Park

    No nonsense campground next to a beautiful lake and hiking trail.

    While there are pit toilets, bear lockers and water spigots, there's not much else besides a plot of land to put your tent, a fire ring and a picnic table. Which for me is plenty! If you get there at the right time, there are a few sites with a view of the lake thru the trees. Requires a very short hike to get lakeside but the view is worth it. With access to several hiking trails, including the beautiful Eklutna Lakeside trail, bike and kayak rentals across the parking lot, and multiple geocaches, you just can't go wrong.

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 10, 2025

    Bird Creek Campground — Chugach State Park

    Great spot

    Campsites are pretty spaced. You get a picnic table and a fire ring for 20 bucks a night. Yes, there is road noise but that does calm down at night. Pit toilets around, clean and stocked. No water, so bring some. Cellphone signal (t mobile) and Internet pretty good. Nice bike trail close. They do also have cabins to rent

  • Elizabeth G.
    Mar. 30, 2022

    Bird Creek Campground — Chugach State Park

    First come, first serve

    This campground has 22 sites and 2 public use cabins. There’s bathrooms but no showers. Each campsite has a fire ring and picnic table and there are trails within walking distance of your campsite.

    We stayed during the off season so we ended up in the camp host site accidentally since it was one of the few that wasn’t still covered in snow. You definitely get some noise from Highway traffic but it’s not terrible. There’s a gas station right across the street for fuel and maybe some other last minute supplies you may need?

  • David F.
    Aug. 31, 2018

    Eklutna Lake Campground — Chugach State Park

    Epic Campground

    This campground really has everything when it comes to a state campground. You want water access on a glacial lake? How about numerous hiking, biking skiing and horse trails? Are you looking for updated amenities including a table and fire pit, onsite bathrooms, bear proof dumpster, bear proof food storage, and a well for fresh water (no showers though) and even kayak rentals on site? Do you need large campsites with a reasonable amount of privacy instead of setting up your tent on top of someone else's? Eklutna is the spot. It is technically located within the Municipality of Anchorage about 30 minutes from down town. There is no cell service out there, so you can say goodbye to the rest of the world on your way up the mountain road. In addition, there are forest service cabins for rent that are located down one of the major trails, for even more privacy, and a different kind of adventure. Just a mile from the campground is a cute little ice cream shop for a sweet treat on hot summer days.

Guide to Eagle River

Experience the beauty of cabin camping near Eagle River, Alaska, where stunning landscapes and outdoor adventures await.

Explore the Scenic Eagle River Nature Center

  • The Eagle River Nature Center (public use cabins/yurts) offers cozy cabins and yurts, perfect for those looking to immerse themselves in nature while enjoying modern comforts.
  • Nestled in bear country, this location provides well-maintained trails for hiking, making it a great base for outdoor enthusiasts.
  • Visitors can enjoy the tranquility of the surrounding wilderness, with opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography.

Cabin Comforts at Bird Creek Campground

  • At Bird Creek Campground - Chugach State Park, spacious campsites are available, allowing for a comfortable stay amidst beautiful surroundings.
  • While the campground lacks drinking water, it features clean vault toilets and picnic tables for a pleasant camping experience.
  • The nearby nature trail leads to the scenic Bird to Gird biking path, perfect for exploring the area on two wheels.

Relaxation and Recreation at Fox Run Lodge & RV Campground

  • The Fox Run Lodge & RV Campground boasts a picturesque setting with views of a stunning lake, making it an ideal spot for relaxation.
  • With amenities like electric hookups and a market on-site, guests can enjoy a convenient and comfortable stay.
  • The friendly hosts and on-site restaurant serving delicious Thai food add to the charm of this well-reviewed campground.

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