Porcupine Cabin — Chugach National Forest

Overview

Porcupine Cabin is located in the Porcupine Campground near the beautiful and historic town of Hope. Nestled in a thick birch forest, this two-story cabin looks out over scenic Turnagain Arm and is surrounded by the Chugach and Kenai Mountains. The hike to the cabin is an easy 300 ft walk from the designated cabin parking area located in the campground. Winter access to the cabin is a short 2,000 ft walk, snowshoe, or ski from the winter parking area. Porcupine Cabin is handicapped accessible and can sleep up to eight people. Please contact the Seward Ranger District at 907-288-3178 for current campground and road conditions. The cabin has bunk space for eight adults with a maximum occupancy of eight people. It is equipped with a stainless steel countertop, table, benches and a wood stove. There is a metal fire ring with benches for outdoor fires. Splitting maul and hand saw are avaialble. It is recommended to bring fire wood as resources in the area are limited. The vault toilet is 25 ft from the cabin, toilet paper is not provided. There is no electricity, mattresses, bedding, cooking utensils or cut firewood at the cabin. Visitors should bring sleeping bags and pads, a cook stove, cooking gear and food. Potable water and trash disposal are only available in the campground during the peak season (Memorial Day-Labor Day) and will need to be hauled in/out during the off season (Labor Day-Memorial Day). Trash should be disposed of in the dumpsters located in the campground or the transfer station located at MP 16 of the Hope Highway.

Recreation

There are several recreation opportunities within the area. The Gull Rock Trail is just steps away from the cabin and is suitable for family outings and day hiking. There are several breaks in the forest along the trail, many of which make great overlooks and picnic spots. Hope Point Trail is also accessble via the Gull Rock Trail and offers the opportunity for a 2,338 ft. elevation gain. The hike is quite rewarding with views of Resurrection Creek Valley, Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Fire Island and the Chugach Mountains. Other recreation opportunities are available by accessing Resurrection Creek Road located off of the Hope Highway at Milepost 16.2. To access Palmer Creek Road and Couer d'Alene Campground, head south along Resurrection Creek Road for 1/2 mile, turn left on to Palmer Creek Road and travel six miles to the campground. To access Resurrection Pass North Trailhead stay on Resurrection Creek road for 4.5 miles until you reach the trailhead. Click here for more maps and recreation opportunity guides. Enjoy fishing for Pink salmon at Resurrection Creek in Hope. Fishing begins to pick up by the third week of July during odd years. This is a great fishery for children to participate in. Pink salmon are aggressive and will generally take any tackle easily. Try fishing with a Russian River Coho Fly, Pixees, small, colorful spoons or spinners. Anglers are required to have a State of Alaska Fishing license and obey all regulations. Click here to learn more about Alaska Departmnt of Fish & Game regulations.

Facilities

The two-story log cabin has bunk space for eight people with maximum occupancy of eight people. It is equipped with stainless steel counterspace, table, benches and a wood stove. A splitting maul and hand saw are available. There is a steel firepit and benches outside the cabin. Users should plan to bring their own firewood as resources in the area are limited. The vault toilet is located within 25 ft of the cabin, toilet paper is not provided. __There is no electricity, mattresses, bedding, cooking utensils or cut firewood at the cabin. Visitors should bring sleeping bags and pads, cook stove, cooking gear and food. __Potable water is located in the campground (Memorial Day-Labor Day) and must be hauled to the cabin. Trash should be disposed of in dumpsters located in the campground (Memorial Day-Labor Day) or the transfer station located at MP 16 of the Hope Highway. Potable water and trash disposal/dumpsters are only available in the campground during the summer season which typically runs Memorial Day-Labor Day. Potable water and trash disposal dumpsters will not be available Labor Day-Memorial Day and users will be responsible for hauling water and disposing of trash properly.

Natural Features

Nestled in a birch forest, this cabin sits atop a bluff overlooking Turnagain Arm in Cook Inlet and provides breathtaking and expansive views of the area. The Chugach National Forest covers the eastern half of the Kenai Peninsula and extends around Prince William Sound. It covers over 5 million acres and is characterized by jagged mountains, deep fjords, glacier-fed rivers, and dense forests. This rich natural area supports many miles of productive fishing streams as well as wildlife populations. There are plenty of berries along the Gull Rock Trail throughout the summer including blueberries and raspberries. Book the cabin during a full or new moon and sit on the deck and watch the powerful tidal wave that is the famous bore tide of Turnagain Arm. The area also has abundant wildlife including black bears, coyotes, wolves, moose, beluga whales and many birds. Click here to learn more about staying safe in bear country. Make your campsite less attractive to bears by practicing good Leave No Trace skills and learn more about outdoor safety and ethics .

Nearby Attractions

Porcupine Cabin is within close proximity to the small historic town of Hope which is home to many tourist and recreational opportunities. Hope is considered to be the best preserved gold rush town in the region. Try gold panning, white water rafting or check out the Hope-Sunrise Historical Society. Click here for more information about Hope.

Charges & Cancellations

Reservations can be made the day of arrival or up to 180 days in advance, for three consecutive days maximum per person. 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. If you cancel a cabin reservation within 14 days of your scheduled arrival date, you will be charged the $10 service fee and forfeit the first night's recreation use fee. No-shows, early departures, or cancellations after the scheduled arrival date are not entitled to a refund. Cancellations for single night use for Alaska cabins will not be assessed a service fee.