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

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

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.

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Coghill Lake Cabin

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GIRDWOOD, AK, AK★ 4.2 (4 reviews)From $50/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Drinking Water

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 road access — not accessible via road system✕ You require hookups — no hookups available✕ You're uncomfortable with remote wilderness and black bear country

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: 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

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

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

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
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.

Location

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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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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

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How much does Coghill Lake Cabin cost per night?+
Coghill Lake Cabin costs $50 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Coghill Lake Cabin open?+
Coghill Lake Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Coghill Lake Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Coghill Lake Cabin?+
Coghill Lake Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Coghill Lake Cabin?+
Coghill Lake 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 Coghill Lake Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Coghill Lake Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Coghill Lake Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Coghill Lake Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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$50 /night★ 4.2 (4)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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