Established Camping
Joe Thompson Cabin — Lake Clark National Park & Preserve
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from October 1, 2023 through May 9, 2024.
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from October 1, 2023 through May 9, 2024.
About
National Park Service
Access
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
So much fun
Joe Thompson's cabin is a rustic historical cabin much like Proenneke's One Man's Wilderness cabin at Twin Lakes. It is a small log cabin with minimal windows for light so be sure and bring a lantern. The location is stunning with views of western Lake Clark. Directly behind the cabin is Portage Creek trail which takes you above tree line in less than 2 hours. This historical route was climbed daily by Joe Thompson as he mined for gold near the summit. Thompsons cabin is located on the lakeshore and a series of nearby islands provides fun exploring by kayak. This cabin can be combined with Priest Rock public cabin for a kayak tour of Lake Clark. Water taxi and kayak rentals are available from www.tulchinaadventures.com
Location
Joe Thompson Cabin — Lake Clark National Park & Preserve is located in Alaska
Coordinates
60.34702186698192 N
154.04033163457666 W