Alsek River Cabin

Tongass National Forest — riverside

Location: YAKUTAT, AK, AK

Price: From $45 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Alsek River Cabin is located on the Yukutat Forelands about a mile from the Alsek River, a large river known for its many glaciers. This cabin is open year-round and offers relaxation as well as excellent hunting opportunites. The site can be accessed by wheeled plane, depending on conditions.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/alsek-river-cabin to be notified when sites open up.

Year-round remote cabin on the Yukutat Forelands with excellent moose hunting opportunities and direct access to a large glacier-fed river. The adjacent 1,800x50-ft airstrip enables a truly isolated Alaska wilderness experience.

Wildlife alert: Alaskan moose and brown bears are documented in the area via iNaturalist research-grade observations within 8km — plan accordingly for safety and food storage.

Insider tips for Alsek River Cabin: Access is by wheeled plane only — arrange your own air charter well in advance; the cabin does not provide transportation Located 55 miles southeast of Yakutat with no road access; bring all personal amenities as RIDB notes guests are responsible for their own supplies Book early as noted in known issues; federal campground demand is high

Skip Alsek River Cabin if: You need vehicle road access — wheeled plane only. You expect hookups — amenities include fire rings and picnic tables only, no electric or water hookups despite listed amenities. You cannot arrange and pay for your own bush plane charter independently.

Best time to visit Alsek River Cabin: Fall — RIDB explicitly lists moose hunting as available; hunting season typically peaks in fall. Year-round — Cabin is confirmed open year-round per RIDB and verified amenities.

Nearby campgrounds: Tanis Mesa Cabin (YAKUTAT, AK), Italio River Cabin (TONGASS/YAKUTAT, AK), Middle Dangerous River Cabin (YAKUTAT, AK), Situk Lake Cabin (YAKUTAT, AK).