19 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Several cabin options dot the landscape near Hope, Alaska, offering rustic accommodations within Chugach State Park and surrounding wilderness areas. Bird Creek Campground features public use cabins including the Beluga Cabin, which provides basic shelter with built-in bunks and a loft for sleeping arrangements. Each cabin includes a wood stove with supplied firewood for heating during colder months. "We stayed in the beluga state cabin that is located at the front of the bird creek campground. The heater was hard to start but we got it and it work like a boss! There was no trash and no graffiti on the walls," noted one visitor. These cabins lack electricity, running water, and plumbing, maintaining their rustic character while providing shelter from the elements.
Rustic and remote cabins dominate the region, with several options located along Resurrection Pass Trail and throughout Chugach State Park. Fox Creek Cabin, Caribou Creek Cabin, and Devils Pass Cabin provide more isolated experiences, accessible by hiking or driving depending on location and season. Reservations are essential, particularly during the busy summer months from May to September when most facilities operate. A camper reported, "My wife and I stayed at the beluga cabin for a couple nights last July and had quite the memorable experience." Pet policies vary by cabin, with some locations prohibiting pets entirely while others welcome them.
Most cabins require visitors to bring their own bedding, cooking utensils, lighting equipment, and food supplies. The minimal kitchen facilities typically include only a small prep area with no electricity, requiring campers to bring camp stoves or use provided fire rings. "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," advised one reviewer. While Bird Creek Campground has a small store across the street, other cabin locations have no nearby provisions. Water is not supplied in most cabins, so visitors should plan to bring adequate drinking water or purification systems for their stay.
"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."
"Follow the road to the North trail head. There are a number of campsites across the bridge, on the side of the road or in the parking lot."
"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."
"Easy payment system right at the entrance which takes card. No issue finding a site and there was overflow camping on the way out. Toilets were clean. Definitely go check out the river!"
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from $75 / night
"Once you get up the location it’s really the activities that make everything worth your wild"
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from $75 / night
"I don’t know if the eastern side cabin is better then one one the west side, but definitely do know that it’s cute af"
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from $75 / 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?"
from $5 - $100 / night
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $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."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $75 / night
ScoutEasy payment system right at the entrance which takes card. No issue finding a site and there was overflow camping on the way out. Toilets were clean. Definitely go check out the river!
ScoutBeauty lake, lovely trail, great spot for a weekend getaway.
LegendWe followed our RV GPS and turned off AK-1 at Bean Creek Rd, which brought us to the Kenai Princess RV Park. A steep left turn led to the office, where we had a super friendly check-in. There was an RV in our site when we arrived, but the office quickly moved them to the overflow. The sites were split on two sides of a wide road with a large turnaround area, so backing into Site 35 with FHUs (30 AMP) was easy. The site was long enough for our 40’ toy hauler, including dropping the patio, and we could still park our F450 crosswise. Sewer connections were at the back center of the pad, with water and electric at the center—no issues. Water pressure was about 40 PSI. Because of perimeter trees and fishermen’s vehicles, we set Starlink on the roof for a clear sky shot. Verizon gave us 2 bars, while T-Mobile had no service. There were paths around the campground to the lodge and down to the lake, which we enjoyed walking with our pups. There weren’t many grocery options in Cooper Landing. The nearest major amenities were about an hour away in Soldotna. Overall, this was a decent campground that met our needs.
LegendWe followed the website instructions and took Fireweed Road off AK-3. Arriving early cost us a $20 fee, and check-in was unpleasant as the front desk person was snippy, didn’t recognize our confirmation for a deluxe site, and gave no amenities or rules briefing. We had asked if there was somewhere we could go park until check-in time, but didn't get a response. She just kept checking us in and charged us the $20 fee. We were assigned pull-through site 8 with FHUs and 50 AMP. Since we had reserved a deluxe site back in January, we expected enough length for our 40’ toy hauler and patio, but the pad was too short and forced us to park our F-450 diagonally and still no room to put the patio down. Utilities were placed in the middle of the pad with good water pressure, but the KOA Wi-Fi never connected despite repeated attempts. Starlink had a clear shot to the sky. The next day we spoke with the manager about our experience. She offered firewood as an apology, but then discovered they were out, so we asked for our $20 early-arrival fee back instead. She agreed, but the refund never came. The campground does have two small fenced dog areas. On departure day we had a slide issue that prevented us from leaving, and the manager was very accommodating, providing the number of a local RV tech who came out that day and moving us to back-in site K4 so we could stay another night for repairs. Mobile RV and Toyostove, 907-745-0468, gave us fast, reliable service. Site K4 was definitely a much better site with plenty of space for our size rig. In the end, our stay had both frustrations and positives, with poor check-in and site issues offset by a helpful manager when we ran into problems.
ScoutEklutna lake is just beautiful. Its several miles up the mountain but the view there is just gorgeous. The camp sites r nicely placed apart to not be right on top of ur neighbor. Firewood is available & it costs involved think 20$ a night but worth it & just down the way u can take showers, do laundry & get some killer home made Alaskan flavored ice cream. It has rentals & many amenities. Truly a very nice place to go & if ur really in for an interesting adventure. Down at the bottom of the mountain there is a Russian Orthodox Cemetary that's just amazing. Its got plaques telling of earlier years & the people who came. Creepy, Cool & Powerful all in a beautifully peaceful off the beaten path & only a mile, mile & 1/2 down the road historic adventure
GuideCampsites 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
GuideIn mid August we had very few mosquitoes. We also had our pick of some of the best camping spots I’ve ever seen. We became spoiled boomers and kept passing up sites until we got a close walk to the lake, a close walk to the well pump, and a close walk to the pit toilet(very clean). Also a short drive to Seward for all the tourist amenities.
GuideIt was 54 Degrees in July…… and Mosquitoes ate us alive Great Lake but forget to be outside your Camper. The Spots were not Level at all
TravelerThis is a lovely campground. They have great amenities. The only 2 reasons I gave jt 4 ⭐️ is because half the washers are out of order leaving only 3 working and the sites are close together.
Several rustic cabin options near Hope, Alaska provide shelter in remote Chugach State Park wilderness settings. Winter stays require careful preparation with temperatures dropping well below freezing between October and April. Most cabins sit at elevations between 500-2,500 feet, accessed via forest service roads or hiking trails that connect to the Seward Highway.
Wildlife viewing along trails: Bird Creek Campground offers access to viewing areas where beluga whales can sometimes be spotted. "Whale watching and fishing are also two things to help pass the time, if you need it. Each site is nicely level, close to bathrooms and camp host on site," notes one Bird Creek Campground visitor.
Seasonal biking: Trail access from several cabin locations provides excellent mountain biking opportunities. "Situated right along Bird Creek bike path this is a great place to stay if you love to ride your bike," writes one reviewer about the area.
Winter exploration: Cabins like Devils Pass Cabin offer year-round access for backcountry enthusiasts. "Instead of going down to Georgia he should've came up here. By far a great cabin for the price. Definitely a must see come stay and play," mentions one winter visitor.
Secluded settings: Many cabins provide privacy and isolation from other campers. "Once you get up the location it's really the activities that make everything worth your wild," notes a camper about Fox Creek Cabin.
Cost-effective accommodations: Public use cabins typically cost between $60-$100 per night, making them affordable for extended stays. "The great thing about this place was the price point at which it's going for definitely makes you want to stay twice as long," explains one Caribou Creek Cabin user.
Access to multi-day hikes: Cabins serve as ideal base camps for exploring the extensive trail system. "Crow Pass is.. um.. AHHHHHMAZIIINNNNGGG!! All the shows you see on t.v that look like 'wild Alaska'.. this is it!!" exclaims a hiker who used Crow Pass Cabin as a starting point.
Primitive conditions: Most cabins require complete self-sufficiency. "I don't know if the eastern side cabin is better then one one the west side, but definitely do know that it's cute af," notes one visitor to East Creek Cabin, highlighting the simple nature of these accommodations.
Winter heating considerations: Wood stoves require proper operation and many cabins need time to warm up after arrival. A Bird Creek visitor advises: "Each campsite has a fire ring and picnic table and there are trails within walking distance of your campsite."
Advance reservations required: Popular cabins book up months in advance, especially for summer weekends. "Far enough away but close enough to town if you feel the need to get back to the city," notes a camper about the convenience of cabin locations.
Cabin selection matters: Choose sites with easy access for younger children. "All spots are close to one bathroom or another. Train does run by at 6 am so it makes a great alarm clock. Quiet time ends at 6 am," notes a Bird Creek camper.
Bear safety protocols: Teach children proper food storage and wildlife awareness. "Moose, Bear and Beaver own this land. I HIGHLY recommend a camera, as were took few too many pics.. and Bear spray. Never let your guard down when you hike here," advises an experienced camper.
Water planning: Pack sufficient water or bring purification systems since most cabins lack running water. "No water, so bring some. Cellphone signal (t mobile) and Internet pretty good. Nice bike trail close," advises a family that stayed at Bird Creek.
Limited RV facilities: Few cabins accommodate RVs directly, but some are near campgrounds with RV sites. "Great campground with paved roads. Lots are spread out well and it is fairly comfortable and quite," notes a visitor to Eklutna Lake Campground.
Supply runs: Plan for limited resupply options near most cabins. "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," shares a Bird Creek camper.
Road access considerations: Access roads to some cabins become challenging in adverse weather. "Follow the road to the North trail head. There are a number of campsites across the bridge, on the side of the road or in the parking lot," advises a visitor regarding navigating to trailheads.
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