Coghill Lake Cabin
Chugach National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: GIRDWOOD, AK, AK
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Coghill Lake Cabin offers opportunities for year-round rest and recreation near College Fiord in Prince William Sound. The cabin is nestled on a lagoon on the southwest shore of beautiful Coghill Lake, which is known for its excellent salmon fishing. The Cabin is located on Chugach National Forest lands within the Nellie Juan - College Fiord Wilderness Study Area.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Coghill Lake Cabin offers year-round remote recreation with excellent salmon fishing on a pristine lagoon in Prince William Sound. Campers consistently rate it 5/5 stars, praising the beautiful wilderness setting and functional cabin amenities.
Wildlife alert: Northern Sea Otter, Pacific Harbor Seal, Dall's Porpoise, Black-legged Kittiwake, and Glaucous-winged Gull present in area. Black bears reported by campers.
Insider tips for Coghill Lake Cabin: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 site Pack rafts work well for water return to ocean if not hiking out Stove heating system confirmed functional by recent campers Cabin sleeps ten comfortably
Skip Coghill Lake Cabin if: You need road access — not accessible via road system. You require hookups — no hookups available. You're uncomfortable with remote wilderness and black bear country.
Best time to visit Coghill Lake Cabin: Late May - September — Cabin accessible via floatplane or 3-mile hiking trail; May campers noted lake mostly frozen but trail passable; remote location requires planning.
Nearby campgrounds: Harrison Lagoon Cabin (GIRDWOOD, AK), Pigot Bay Cabin (GIRDWOOD, AK), Goose Bay Cabin (GIRDWOOD, AK), Paulson Bay Cabin (GIRDWOOD, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Coghill Lake Cabin
Cell signal at Coghill Lake Cabin (GIRDWOOD, 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.
Coghill Lake Cabin offers opportunities for year-round rest and recreation near College Fiord in Prince William Sound. The cabin is nestled on a lagoon on the southwest shore of beautiful Coghill Lake, which is known for its excellent salmon fishing. The Cabin is located on Chugach National Forest lands within the Nellie Juan - College Fiord Wilderness Study Area.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 1 site
Pack rafts work well for water return to ocean if not hiking out
Stove heating system confirmed functional by recent campers
Cabin sleeps ten comfortably
Cabin accessible via floatplane or 3-mile hiking trail; May campers noted lake mostly frozen but trail passable; remote location requires planning
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
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Getting there →
This Cabin is not accessible via the road system. The cabin is located on the southwest shore of Coghill Lake, on the lagoon just before Coghill River, on the east side of College Fiord in Prince William Sound. Accessible via float plane (50 minutes from Anchorage or 60 minutes from Cordova). The lagoon has enough water to taxi a plane near the boardwalk by the cabin. The cabin can also be accessed by a three mile, brushy, primitive trail from Port Wells. Boats are not provided by the Forest Ser
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#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.
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