Crow Pass Cabin
Chugach National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: GIRDWOOD, AK, AK
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (13 reviews)
Season: May through October
Crow Pass Cabin is located about 500 yards off the Crow Pass Trail, which follows part of the former supply route for the Iditarod Trail. The trail is popular destination for its historic sites, stunning scenery and wildlife watching opportunities. The cabin is an ideal stop for visitors hiking the entire length of the trail, which takes an estimated two to three days, or for visitors interested in a good base camp for mountain climbing or backcountry skiing in the area.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups
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Crow Pass Cabin offers stunning alpine scenery and historic sites along the famous Crow Pass Trail, with Google reviewers consistently praising it as a beautiful and transformative hiking experience. The cabin serves as an ideal base for multi-day hiking expeditions, mountain climbing, or backcountry skiing in the Chugach Mountains.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Mountain Goat, Arctic Ground Squirrel, White-tailed Ptarmigan, Chestnut-backed Chickadee, American Dipper, Beringian Stoat
Insider tips for Crow Pass Cabin: Wear sturdy footwear for unforgiving shale rock sections on the trail Bring toilet paper, sleeping pads, and kerosene fuel Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Check cabin log entries from previous visitors Expect small stream crossings during wet periods
Skip Crow Pass Cabin if: You need RV hookups or electrical hookups. You prefer developed campground amenities. You visit outside May through October seasonal window.
Best time to visit Crow Pass Cabin: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Black Bear Campground (Girdwood, AK), Williwaw Campground (GIRDWOOD, AK), Porcupine Cabin (Seward, AK), Bertha Creek Campground (Girdwood, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Crow Pass Cabin
Cell signal at Crow Pass Cabin (GIRDWOOD, AK): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
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.
Crow Pass Cabin is located about 500 yards off the Crow Pass Trail, which follows part of the former supply route for the Iditarod Trail. The trail is popular destination for its historic sites, stunning scenery and wildlife watching opportunities. The cabin is an ideal stop for visitors hiking the entire length of the trail, which takes an estimated two to three days, or for visitors interested in a good base camp for mountain climbing or backcountry skiing in the area.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryWear sturdy footwear for unforgiving shale rock sections on the trail
Bring toilet paper, sleeping pads, and kerosene fuel
Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Check cabin log entries from previous visitors
Expect small stream crossings during wet periods
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
The cabin is located near Crow Pass in the Chugach Mountains, 3 miles from the Crow Pass Trailhead. Cabin users can expect to encounter small stream crossings during wet periods. Access: At mile 90, AK-1 S/Seward Highway (35 miles south of Anchorage). Turn left onto paved road leading to Mt. Alyeska Resort (Alyeska Highway). After 2 miles, turn left onto Crow Creek Road. Trailhead is at end of road (7 miles) and parking is available. Refer to USGS Map, Anchorage A6.
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- 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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