Port Chalmers Cabin
Chugach National Forest — riverside, fishing
Location: CORDOVA, AK, AK
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
Port Chalmers Cabin offers guests access to a variety of recreational activities, relaxation and a unique lodging experience on Montague Island in southcentral Alaska. The remote site offers a scenic setting for hiking, fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing all within steps of the cabin. Access to the cabin is by float plane or boat from Cordova, Seward or Whittier.
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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Port Chalmers Cabin offers a remote and scenic setting on Montague Island with access to hiking, fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing. The location provides a unique lodging experience in southcentral Alaska with recreational activities within steps of the cabin.
Insider tips for Port Chalmers Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Arrange your own transportation via float plane (40 minutes from Cordova) or boat (65 miles from Cordova) Bring your own amenities as the remote location requires self-sufficiency
Skip Port Chalmers Cabin if: You need hookups - no hookups available at this site. You cannot arrange private float plane or boat transportation. You visit outside May through October seasonal window.
Best time to visit Port Chalmers Cabin: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Green Island Cabin (CORDOVA, AK), Beach River Cabin (CORDOVA, AK), Nellie Martin River Cabin (CORDOVA, AK), Log Jam Bay Cabin (CORDOVA, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Port Chalmers Cabin
Cell signal at Port Chalmers 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.
Port Chalmers Cabin offers guests access to a variety of recreational activities, relaxation and a unique lodging experience on Montague Island in southcentral Alaska. The remote site offers a scenic setting for hiking, fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing all within steps of the cabin. Access to the cabin is by float plane or boat from Cordova, Seward or Whittier.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with limited availability
Arrange your own transportation via float plane (40 minutes from Cordova) or boat (65 miles from Cordova)
Bring your own amenities as the remote location requires self-sufficiency
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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Getting there →
Access to the cabin is by float plane (40 minutes from Cordova, 60 minutes from Seward) or boat (65 miles from Cordova, 70 miles from Whittier, 100 miles from Seward). Best access to the cabin is at high tide. Click here for local tide tables. Winter access may be difficult due to pan ice in the bay, and guests should be prepared for extended stays due to poor weather. Please contact the Cordova Ranger District at (907) 424-7661, for an update on conditions prior to arrival.
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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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