Spend the Night in a Rustic Cabin

Ranger Recommendation
 

The Priest Rock Cabin is about 8 miles from Port Alsworth, and the Joe Thompson Cabin is about 13 miles from Port Alsworth, both on Lake Clark. Seasoned kayakers can paddle from Hardenburg Bay, weather permitting. Visitors can also acquire a water taxi or floatplane to get these spots. Learn more about transportation on our Directions page.

The Joe Thompson Cabin is also the trailhead to the Portage Creek trail. The trail is 3.25 miles in length and travels up to the tundra of Lach Mountian. Visitors to the Priest Rock Cabin can access this trail via boat. The trail is open to the public and can be accessed without reservation to the Joe Thompson Cabin.

Details

Duration

1-5 Days

Activity

Camping

Pets Allowed

Yes with Restrictions

Pet are allowed in the park and preserve. However, because Lake Clark is excellent bear and moose habitat it is strongly encouraged that you leave your pets at home. Pets outside must be leashed at all times.

Activity Fee

Yes

There is a $65 per night cabin rental fee.

Location

Port Alsworth, Alaska

The cabin is 8 miles from Port Alsworth by boat or floatplane.

Reservations

Yes

Reservations are made on recreation.gov

Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Time of Day

Any Time

Imagine spending a relaxing afternoon on this porch

NPS / R. Jones

Rustic Relaxation

Lake Clark has two secluded Public Use Cabins. Discover the remote Alaskan lifestyle while using one of these two cabins as your base camp. Both the Joe Thompson Cabin and the Priest Rock Cabin offer stunning nearby scenery, exhilarating kayaking, and world-class fishing. Enjoy a warm beverage on the wooden porch or read by the light of a wood stove.

To learn more about the cabins, which cabin is right for you, and how to reserve a night, visit the Priest Rock Public Use Cabin page and the Joe Thompson Public Use Cabin page.