Shrode Lake Cabin

Chugach National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: GIRDWOOD, AK, AK

Price: From $50 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (7 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Shrode Lake Cabin is open year-round, offering the opportunity to enjoy both summer and winter recreation in beautiful Prince William Sound. The cabin is in a secluded location that provides a true backcountry experience. The site can be accessed by float plane or boat, depending on conditions.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/shrode-lake-cabin to be notified when sites open up.

Shrode Lake Cabin offers year-round access to Prince William Sound with opportunities for summer and winter recreation in a secluded backcountry setting. Google reviewers rate it 5/5, calling it a 'Dream home.'

Wildlife alert: Sea otters, northern sea otters, common seals, humpback whales, Steller sea lions, Kittlitz's murrelets, and Steller's jays present in the area.

Insider tips for Shrode Lake Cabin: Access by float plane takes 45 minutes from Anchorage or 55 minutes from Cordova By boat: 25 miles from Whittier into Long Bay, then additional hiking required Long Bay trailhead accessible only at very high tides with small shore-going boats (kayak, packraft, or dinghy) Book early as this is a federal campground

Skip Shrode Lake Cabin if: You need road access or standard campground hookups. You require easy accessibility without float plane or boat charter.

Best time to visit Shrode Lake Cabin: Year-round — Cabin is open year-round, offering both summer and winter recreation opportunities.

Nearby campgrounds: Paulson Bay Cabin (GIRDWOOD, AK), Goose Bay Cabin (GIRDWOOD, AK), Pigot Bay Cabin (GIRDWOOD, AK), Williwaw Campground (GIRDWOOD, AK).

Cell Phone Coverage at Shrode Lake Cabin

Cell signal at Shrode Lake Cabin (GIRDWOOD, 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.

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GIRDWOOD, AK, AK★ 4.4 (7 reviews)From $50/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Shrode Lake Cabin is open year-round, offering the opportunity to enjoy both summer and winter recreation in beautiful Prince William Sound. The cabin is in a secluded location that provides a true backcountry experience. The site can be accessed by float plane or boat, depending on conditions.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Drinking Water

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need road access or standard campground hookups✕ You require easy accessibility without float plane or boat charter

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Access by float plane takes 45 minutes from Anchorage or 55 minutes from Cordova

By boat: 25 miles from Whittier into Long Bay, then additional hiking required

Long Bay trailhead accessible only at very high tides with small shore-going boats (kayak, packraft, or dinghy)

Book early as this is a federal campground

Best: Year-round

Cabin is open year-round, offering both summer and winter recreation opportunities

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
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4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Sea otters, northern sea otters, common seals, humpback whales, Steller sea lions, Kittlitz's murrelets, and Steller's jays present in the area.

Location

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This cabin is not accessible via the road system. Access by float plane is 45 minutes from Anchorage and 55 minutes from Cordova. By boat the trip is 25 miles from Whittier into Long Bay, then an additional one-mile hike on a trail to reach the lake. The trailhead at Long Bay is very tidal dependent and best accessed at a high tide with a small boat. Please consult the Whittier tide book or local water taxi for information. The cabin can also be accessed from the Three Fingers Trail (two mile hi

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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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Shrode Lake Cabin cost per night?+
Shrode Lake Cabin costs $50 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Shrode Lake Cabin open?+
Shrode Lake Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Shrode Lake Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Shrode Lake Cabin?+
Shrode Lake Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Shrode Lake Cabin?+
Shrode Lake Cabin is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Shrode Lake Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Shrode Lake Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Shrode Lake Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Shrode Lake Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$50 /night★ 4.4 (7)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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