Nellie Martin River Cabin
Chugach National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: CORDOVA, AK, AK
Price: From $65 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: May through October
Nellie Martin River Cabin offers guests access to a variety of recreational activities, relaxation and a remote lodging experience on Montague Island in southcentral Alaska. Fishing, hunting, kayaking, beachcombing and wildlife viewing are all within walking distance of the facility. Access to the cabin is by wheel plane only, on the beach at low tide, typically 45 minutes from either Seward or Cordova.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Remote cabin experience on Montague Island with access to fishing, hunting, kayaking, beachcombing and wildlife viewing. Google reviews average 4.8/5 stars, with guests praising the peaceful location and clean, spacious accommodations.
Wildlife alert: Brown bears and black oystercatchers documented in the area
Insider tips for Nellie Martin River Cabin: Access is by wheel plane only on beach at low tide, typically 45 minutes from Seward or Cordova Free kayak use available for guests with the river located feet from the cabin Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability
Skip Nellie Martin River Cabin if: You require vehicle access or standard hookups. You cannot arrange and pay for your own wheel plane transportation. You are uncomfortable with remote, seasonal-only operations.
Best time to visit Nellie Martin River Cabin: May-October — Campground operates May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Log Jam Bay Cabin (CORDOVA, AK), Beach River Cabin (CORDOVA, AK), San Juan Bay Cabin (CORDOVA, AK), Port Chalmers Cabin (CORDOVA, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Nellie Martin River Cabin
Cell signal at Nellie Martin 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.
Nellie Martin River Cabin offers guests access to a variety of recreational activities, relaxation and a remote lodging experience on Montague Island in southcentral Alaska. Fishing, hunting, kayaking, beachcombing and wildlife viewing are all within walking distance of the facility. Access to the cabin is by wheel plane only, on the beach at low tide, typically 45 minutes from either Seward or Cordova.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryAccess is by wheel plane only on beach at low tide, typically 45 minutes from Seward or Cordova
Free kayak use available for guests with the river located feet from the cabin
Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability
Campground operates May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Access to the cabin is by wheel plane only, on the beach at low tide, typically 45 minutes from either Seward or Cordova. The cabin is located less than a mile from beach landing area. Click here for local tide tables.
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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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