Mckinley Lake Cabin
Chugach National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: CORDOVA, AK, AK
Price: From $60 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
McKinley Lake Cabin offers guests recreation, relaxation and a remote lodging experience in southcentral Alaska. Located on the northwest end of McKinley Lake in the Chugach National Forest, guests will find fishing, hiking, hunting and wildlife viewing all within the vicinity. Access to the cabin is by hiking, float plane or canoe.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Remote Alaskan cabin offering fishing, hiking, hunting and wildlife viewing in the Chugach National Forest. Google reviewers praised beautiful trail access and varied recreation options like boating and hiking.
Wildlife alert: Moose, Bald Eagle, and American Wigeon present in area
Insider tips for Mckinley Lake Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Access via float plane, canoe, or 2.25-mile hike from Mile 21 of Copper River Highway trailhead Pipeline Lakes trail available as alternative scenic route from the cabin
Skip Mckinley Lake Cabin if: Expecting hookups - no hookups available at this site. Need modern amenities - cabin is older and requires bringing your own supplies. Visiting outside May-October - seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Mckinley Lake Cabin: May-October — Official operating season for the campground. Late July — Google reviewer reported great views and experiences in late July.
Nearby campgrounds: Mckinley Trail Cabin (CORDOVA, AK), Tiedeman Slough Cabin (CORDOVA, AK), Power Creek Cabin (CORDOVA, AK), Childs Glacier Recreation Area And Campground (Cordova, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Mckinley Lake Cabin
Cell signal at Mckinley Lake 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.
McKinley Lake Cabin offers guests recreation, relaxation and a remote lodging experience in southcentral Alaska. Located on the northwest end of McKinley Lake in the Chugach National Forest, guests will find fishing, hiking, hunting and wildlife viewing all within the vicinity. Access to the cabin is by hiking, float plane or canoe.
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 as this is a federal campground with high demand
Access via float plane, canoe, or 2.25-mile hike from Mile 21 of Copper River Highway trailhead
Pipeline Lakes trail available as alternative scenic route from the cabin
Official operating season for the campground
Google reviewer reported great views and experiences in late July
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
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Access to the cabin is by float plane, canoe or a 2.25-mile hike through dense forest. Hiking access begins at McKinley Lake Trail, a signed trailhead located at Mile 21 of the Copper River Highway. Access by boat or canoe is up Alaganik Slough to McKinley Lake, approximately 2 miles. If paddling a canoe, check with the Forest Service office on the stream conditions. When the glaciers melt and there has been rain, the stream can get a little rowdy. Hazards include trees that have fallen across t
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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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