Beach River Cabin

Chugach National Forest — riverside, fishing

Location: CORDOVA, AK, AK

Price: From $60 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Beach River Cabin offers guests a remote lodging experience on Montague Island in southcentral Alaska. Situated 200 yards south of Beach River on the Gulf of Alaska, the cabin offers guests year-round recreation and relaxation. Fishing, hunting, kayaking, beachcombing and wildlife viewing are within walking distance of the facility.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing, Firewood for Sale

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

Beach River Cabin offers truly remote Alaska recreation on Montague Island with direct access to fishing, hunting, kayaking, and wildlife viewing. The year-round operation means you can experience this Gulf of Alaska location across all seasons.

Insider tips for Beach River Cabin: Access is by wheeled plane only at low tide—check tide information before booking and coordinate with your air service Book early as a federal campground with only 1 site available Plan your own travel arrangements to/from Anchorage (40 min southwest), Cordova (40 min southwest), or Seward (45 min east) via wheeled plane

Skip Beach River Cabin if: You need hookups—no hookups available. You require vehicle access—only accessible by wheeled plane on beach at low tide. You're inflexible on dates—single site requires early booking and tide-dependent scheduling.

Best time to visit Beach River Cabin: Year-round — Facility operates year-round per verified data, though access depends on beach conditions and low tide windows for wheeled plane landings.

Nearby campgrounds: Nellie Martin River Cabin (CORDOVA, AK), Log Jam Bay Cabin (CORDOVA, AK), Port Chalmers Cabin (CORDOVA, AK), Green Island Cabin (CORDOVA, AK).

Cell Phone Coverage at Beach River Cabin

Cell signal at Beach River Cabin (CORDOVA, AK): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Beach River Cabin

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CORDOVA, AK, AK★ 4 (0 reviews)From $60/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Beach River Cabin offers guests a remote lodging experience on Montague Island in southcentral Alaska. Situated 200 yards south of Beach River on the Gulf of Alaska, the cabin offers guests year-round recreation and relaxation. Fishing, hunting, kayaking, beachcombing and wildlife viewing are within walking distance of the facility.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFirewood for Sale
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Fishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups—no hookups available✕ You require vehicle access—only accessible by wheeled plane on beach at low tide✕ You're inflexible on dates—single site requires early booking and tide-dependent scheduling

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Access is by wheeled plane only at low tide

check tide information before booking and coordinate with your air service

Book early as a federal campground with only 1 site available

Plan your own travel arrangements to/from Anchorage (40 min southwest), Cordova (40 min southwest), or Seward (45 min east) via wheeled plane

Best: Year-round

Facility operates year-round per verified data, though access depends on beach conditions and low tide windows for wheeled plane landings

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Location

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1 (907) 424-7661· Chugach National Forest
Getting there →

Beach River Cabin is only accessible by wheeled plane on the beach at low tide from Anchorage, Cordova or Seward. Travel time is 40 minutes southwest of Cordova, 45 minutes east of Seward. Click here for local tide information.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Chugach National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Chugach National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Beach River Cabin cost per night?+
Beach River Cabin costs $60 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Beach River Cabin open?+
Beach River Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Beach River Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Beach River Cabin?+
Beach River Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Beach River Cabin?+
Beach River Cabin is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Beach River Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Beach River Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Beach River Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Beach River Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$60 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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