Softuk Bar Cabin

Chugach National Forest — ocean access, fishing, hiking

Location: CORDOVA, AK, AK

Price: From $60 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (1 reviews)

Season: May through October

Softuk Bar Cabin offers recreation, relaxation and a unique lodging experience in the Chugach National Forest. Located 45 miles southeast of Cordova on the Gulf of Alaska, the remote site offers a scenic setting for hunting, birding, clamming, berry picking, beachcombing and wildlife viewing. Access to the cabin is by wheel plane on the beach at low tide only, typically a 25-minute flight from 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

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

Softuk Bar Cabin offers a unique remote lodging experience in Chugach National Forest with scenic access to the Gulf of Alaska, ideal for hunting, birding, clamming, berry picking, beachcomking, and wildlife viewing.

Wildlife alert: California Sea Lion

Insider tips for Softuk Bar Cabin: Access is by wheel plane only at low tide, typically a 25-minute flight from Cordova—check local tide tables before planning Book early as a federal campground with limited availability Bring your own firewood or purchase on-site

Skip Softuk Bar Cabin if: You require hookups—no hookups available at this site. You cannot arrange private wheel plane transportation. You visit outside the May through October season.

Best time to visit Softuk Bar Cabin: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Martin Lake Cabin (CORDOVA, AK), Mckinley Trail Cabin (CORDOVA, AK), Mckinley Lake Cabin (CORDOVA, AK), Childs Glacier Recreation Area And Campground (Cordova, AK).

Cell Phone Coverage at Softuk Bar Cabin

Cell signal at Softuk Bar 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.

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CORDOVA, AK, AK★ 4 (1 reviews)From $60/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Softuk Bar Cabin offers recreation, relaxation and a unique lodging experience in the Chugach National Forest. Located 45 miles southeast of Cordova on the Gulf of Alaska, the remote site offers a scenic setting for hunting, birding, clamming, berry picking, beachcombing and wildlife viewing. Access to the cabin is by wheel plane on the beach at low tide only, typically a 25-minute flight from Cordova.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesFirewood for Sale
Family & Pets
Electric Hookups

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 require hookups—no hookups available at this site✕ You cannot arrange private wheel plane transportation✕ You visit outside the May through October season

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Access is by wheel plane only at low tide, typically a 25-minute flight from Cordova

check local tide tables before planning

Book early as a federal campground with limited availability

Bring your own firewood or purchase on-site

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
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: California Sea Lion

Location

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1 (907) 424-7661· Chugach National Forest
Getting there →

Access to the cabin is by wheel plane only at low tide, typically a 25-minute flight from Cordova. Click here for local tide tables. Refer to USGS topographic map Cordova A-2.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

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

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Softuk Bar Cabin cost per night?+
Softuk Bar Cabin costs $60 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Softuk Bar Cabin open?+
Softuk Bar Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Softuk Bar Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Softuk Bar Cabin?+
Softuk Bar Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Softuk Bar Cabin?+
Softuk Bar 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 Softuk Bar Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Softuk Bar Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Softuk Bar Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Softuk Bar Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
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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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$60 /night★ 4 (1)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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