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
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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.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryAccess 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
Cabin is open year-round, offering both summer and winter recreation opportunities
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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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- 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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