Priest Rock Cabin
Lake Clark National Park & Preserve — lakeside, fishing
Location: Anchorage, AK, AK
Price: From $65 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (7 reviews)
Season: May through October
Take yourself back in time with a stay in the Priest Rock Cabin on Lake Clark. Split some wood and head inside to light a blaze in the wood stove, under the light of the moon as it shimmers on the lake. Enjoy the warmth as your gear dries out from a day on the water.The Priest Rock Cabin sits on the north shore of Lake Clark, approximately eight miles (13 km) north of Port Alsworth.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Wonderfully restored off-grid cabin on Lake Clark with ample room for 5 people and incredible views. Ideal location for kayaking, boating, fishing, and wildlife viewing with tons of sightseeing opportunities nearby.
Wildlife alert: Brown bear and American beaver present within 8km. Also common merganser and horned grebe.
Insider tips for Priest Rock Cabin: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Not accessible by vehicle; arrange your own float plane or boat transportation from Port Alsworth (8 miles away). Bring firewood-cutting tools and matches — wood stove heating requires splitting your own wood.
Skip Priest Rock Cabin if: You need vehicle access — cabin is 120 air miles from Anchorage with no road access.. You require hookups — no hookups available..
Best time to visit Priest Rock Cabin: May - October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Cell Phone Coverage at Priest Rock Cabin
Cell signal at Priest Rock Cabin (Anchorage, 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.
Take yourself back in time with a stay in the Priest Rock Cabin on Lake Clark. Split some wood and head inside to light a blaze in the wood stove, under the light of the moon as it shimmers on the lake. Enjoy the warmth as your gear dries out from a day on the water.The Priest Rock Cabin sits on the north shore of Lake Clark, approximately eight miles (13 km) north of Port Alsworth.
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
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Not accessible by vehicle; arrange your own float plane or boat transportation from Port Alsworth (8 miles away).
Bring firewood-cutting tools and matches
wood stove heating requires splitting your own wood.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
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 →
It is not possible to drive to the cabin. The cabin is 120 air miles from Anchorage and 8 miles from Port Alsworth. Visitors must arrange their own transportation. This cabin is accessible by float plane, water taxi, or private vessel. Kayakers with advanced skills can reach the cabin from Port Alsworth. There are no mooring buoys at this location.
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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 — Lake Clark National Park & Preserve fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Lake Clark National Park & Preserve before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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