USFS - Chugach National Forest Recreation Cabins
Cordova Area

Updated: October 7, 1998

Pete Dahl (C-2)

• Location: On the Copper River flats.
• Elevation: N.A.
• Access: Floatplane at high tide (10 minutes from Cordova) or boat (6 miles from Alaganik Slough boat ramp).
• Cabin Style: 12x14 foot, bunks 6, oil stove.
• Unapproved Water Source: Drinkng water is sometimes difficult to obtain near the cabin, carry initial water supply.
• Description: N.A.
• Wildlife: Brown bear, waterfowl and shorebirds.
• Fishing: N.A.
• Seasonal Use: N.A.
• Topo Map: N.A.

Tiedeman Slough (C-3)

• Location: On Copper River Flats.
• Elevation: N.A.
• Access: Floatplane (10 minutes from Cordova) or boat (7 miles from Alaganik Slough boat ramp).
• Cabin Style: A 12x14 foot cabin, bunks 6, oil stove.
• Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
• Description: N.A.
• Wildlife: Brown bear, waterfowl and shorebirds.
• Fishing: N.A.
• Seasonal Use: N.A.
• Topo Map: N.A.

Martin Lake (C-4)

• Location: East southeast of Cordova.
• Elevation: N.A.
• Access: Floatplane (30 minutes from Cordova).
• Cabin Style: A 12x14 foot cabin, bunks 6, oil stove.
• Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
• Description: Boat provided.
• Wildlife: Moose, mountain goat, black bear, brown bear, and waterfowl.
• Fishing: Trout and salmon fishing in lake and streams.
• Seasonal Use: During high-use periods from late August through late September, only one reservation per person is permitted.
• Topo Map: N.A.

McKinley Trail (C-7)

• Location: At mile 22 of the Copper River Highway.
• Elevation: N.A.
• Access: Accessible via motor vehicle and adjacent McKinley Lake Trail.
• Cabin Style: A 12x14 foot log cabin, bunks 6, outdoor standing grill and wood stove.
• Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
• Description: N.A.
• Wildlife: Moose, mountain goat, black bear, brown bear, and waterfowl.
• Fishing: Trout and salmon fishing in lake and streams.
• Seasonal Use: N.A.
• Topo Map: N.A.

McKinley Lake (C-14)

• Location: At the head of McKinley Lake and end of the lake trail.
• Elevation: N.A.
• Access: Accessible via McKinley Lake Trail (2 miles), floatplane (10 minutes from Cordova), or boat or canoe up Alaganik Slough to McKinley Lake (2 miles). Boat access only at high water in mid-June to September.
• Cabin Style: A 16x20 foot cabin, bunks 6, wood stove.
• Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
• Description: N.A.
• Wildlife: Black bear and brown bear.
• Fishing: Cutthroat trout and salmon fishing in lake and stream.
• Seasonal Use: N.A.
• Topo Map: N.A.

Softuk Bar (C-15)

• Location: 40 miles southeast of Cordova on the outside beach of Softuk Bar.
• Elevation: N.A.
• Access: Wheel plane (25 minutes from Cordova) only at low tide.
• Cabin Style: A 12x14 foot cabin, bunks 6, oil and wood stoves.
• Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
• Description: N.A.
• Wildlife: Brown bear, black bear, sea mammals, ducks, geese, and sea birds.
• Fishing: Clamming at low tides.
• Seasonal Use: N.A.
• Topo Map: N.A.

Power Creek (C-18)

• Location: 4.2 miles from Power Creek trailhead near Cordova.
• Elevation: 500 feet.
• Access: N.A.
• Cabin Style: A 12x16 foot cabin with attached 8x12 foot porch, bunks 6 plus second level sleeping loft, wood stove.
• Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
• Description: Spectacular views.
• Wildlife: Brown bear, black bear, mountain goat, and swans.
• Fishing: N.A.
• Seasonal Use: N.A.
• Topo Map: N.A.