Lake Clark National Park and Preserve is a land of stunning beauty. Volcanoes
steam, salmon run, bears forage, and craggy mountains reflect in shimmering
turquoise lakes. Here, too, local people and culture still depend on the land
and water. Venture into the park to become part of the wilderness.

Lake Clark National Park and Preserve is a land of stunning beauty. Volcanoes steam, salmon run, bears forage, and craggy mountains reflect in shimmering turquoise lakes. Here, too, local people and culture still depend on the land and water. Venture into the park to become part of the wilderness.

## Overview

Come walk in the footsteps of an early 20th century trapper, prospector, and
local woodworker with a stay in the Joe Thompson Cabin on the shores of Lake
Clark in Lake Clark National Park.

## Recreation

The cabin is an ideal location for kayaking, boating, fishing and wildlife
viewing. Please refer to Alaska Department of Fish and Game for fishing
regulations and license requirements. A trip up the nearby Portage Creek trail
takes you above the treeline into the highcountry west of the lake for
stunning views of the Aleutian and Alaskan Ranges.

## Facilities

The cabin is rustic and accommodates up to three people. It is equipped with a
wood stove, table and chairs and an outhouse nearby. Sleeping accommodations
include wooden bunks -- with two twin size beds (bring your own pads). There
is no electricity or running water at the cabin. Fresh water is available in
the lake but must be treated. The cabin is equipped with a fire extinguisher
and smoke detectors. There is no cell phone coverage at the cabin. There are
no mooring buoys at this location.

The cabin does not offer trash service; nor does the nearby community of Port.
Alsworth. Air taxis may accommodate visitor trash for a fee in Anchorage or
other surrounding communities.

## Natural Features

The Joe Thompson Cabin sits on the shore of Lake Clark, approximately 14 miles
(22.5 km) north of Port Alsworth, Alaska. The cabin is set back in the forest
with views of the lake. Streams and a developed trail are neearby.

## Nearby Attractions

This is a remote backcountry cabin with the closest amenities available in
Port Alsworth. The Portage Creek Trailhead is adjacent to the cabin.

## Charges & Cancellations

**If I book this reservation today, what are my options to change or cancel?**

Please remember that reservations at these facilities prevent other visitors
from using these sites. Planned changes to your stay should be made as far in
advance as possible. You can make changes to your reservation ahead of your
arrival date iin your Recreation.gov account in "My Reservations."

**Changes**

If your new stay dates are completely different from your original stay dates,
there is a $10 change fee. There are no additional fees for adding or removing
nights to your stay. Balances will adjust based on your new stay's nightly
rate.

**Cancellations**

You may cancel the reservation any time before the date of your scheduled
arrival. You will receive a refund for your stay, minus the following fees:

  * $10 cancellation fee
  * Any reservation fees (only if paid when booking)
  * Any previous change fees

Late cancellation penalties may also apply:

**What is “Late”?**

For cabins, a late cancellation applies starting from midnight 14 calendar
days or fewer before your scheduled check-in.

**Late Fee**

In addition to the fees listed above, a late cancellation will also subtract
your first night's recreation use fee from any refund owed. As of the expected
check-in day, cancellations or changes to your stay are not possible through
your account. It is at the facility's discretion to support additional Late
Cancellations, No Show, or Early Departure updates – on-site personnel may not
be able to assist. These changes carry penalties and may forfeit recreation
use fees. For additional details, please visit the Rules and Reservation
Policies page .

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Come walk in the footsteps of an early 20th century trapper, prospector, and local woodworker with a stay in the Joe Thompson Cabin on the shores of Lake Clark in Lake Clark National Park.  </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The cabin is an ideal location for kayaking, boating, fishing and wildlife viewing. Please refer to <a href="http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=fishregulations.main" rel="nofollow">Alaska Department of Fish and Game</a>  for fishing regulations and license requirements.  A trip up the nearby Portage Creek trail takes you above the treeline into the highcountry west of the lake for stunning views of the Aleutian and Alaskan Ranges.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The cabin is rustic and accommodates up to three people. It is equipped with a wood stove, table and chairs and an outhouse nearby. Sleeping accommodations include wooden bunks -- with two twin size beds (bring your own pads). There is no electricity or running water at the cabin. Fresh water is available in the lake but must be treated. The cabin is equipped with a fire extinguisher and smoke detectors. There is no cell phone coverage at the cabin. There are no mooring buoys at this location.</p>


<p>The cabin does not offer trash service; nor does the nearby community of Port. Alsworth. Air taxis may accommodate visitor trash for a fee in Anchorage or other surrounding communities.</p>

<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The Joe Thompson Cabin sits on the shore of Lake Clark, approximately 14 miles (22.5 km) north of Port Alsworth, Alaska.  The cabin is set back in the forest with views of the lake.  Streams and a developed trail are neearby.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>This is a remote backcountry cabin with the closest amenities available in Port Alsworth. The Portage Creek Trailhead is adjacent to the cabin.</p>
<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p><strong>If I book this reservation today, what are my options to change or cancel?</strong></p>
<p>Please remember that reservations at these facilities prevent other visitors from using these sites. Planned changes to your stay should be made as far in advance as possible. You can make changes to your reservation ahead of your arrival date iin your Recreation.gov account in "My Reservations."</p>
<p><strong>Changes</strong></p>
<p>If your new stay dates are completely different from your original stay dates, there is a $10 change fee. There are no additional fees for adding or removing nights to your stay. Balances will adjust based on your new stay's nightly rate.</p>
<p><strong>Cancellations</strong></p>
<p>You may cancel the reservation any time before the date of your scheduled arrival. You will receive a refund for your stay, minus the following fees:</p>
<ul>
<li>$10 cancellation fee</li>
<li>Any reservation fees (only if paid when booking)</li>
<li>Any previous change fees</li>
</ul>
<p>Late cancellation penalties may also apply:</p>

<p><strong>What is “Late”?</strong></p>
<p>For cabins, a late cancellation applies starting from midnight 14 calendar days or fewer before your scheduled check-in.</p>
<p><strong>Late Fee</strong></p>
<p>In addition to the fees listed above, a late cancellation will also subtract your first night's recreation use fee from any refund owed. As of the expected check-in day, cancellations or changes to your stay are not possible through your account. It is at the facility's discretion to support additional Late Cancellations, No Show, or Early Departure updates – on-site personnel may not be able to assist. These changes carry penalties and may forfeit recreation use fees. For additional details, please visit  the <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies" rel="nofollow">Rules and Reservation Policies page</a> .</p>

Trees in fall colors border a narrow gravel beach that leads to the striking glacially influenced waters of Lake Clark.

The view from the food cache looks beyond the cabin to the waters of Lake Clark.

Overview of the area traversed by the Portage Creek Trail adjacent to the cabin site.

Snow capped peaks shrouded in clouds stand above a mixed forest in fall colors.

The Joe Thompson cabin sits in the woods between a woodshed and a traditional food cache on stilts.

Rustic wooden chair and table with a tree stump base sit across from the wood stove.

The bed.  Bring your own pad and bedding.

A bunkbed sits in a corner next to the front door.

A rustic wooden table stands in front of a window to the outside.  A wood stove sits next to it.

An open wooden door with a small window is set in a peeled log wall.

Joe Thompson Cabin

## Overview

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.

## Recreation

The cabin is an ideal location for kayaking, boating, fishing and wildlife
viewing. Please refer to Alaska Department of Fish and Game for fishing
regulations and license requirements.

## Facilities

The cabin is rustic and accommodates up to six people. It is equipped with a
wood stove, table and chairs and an outhouse nearby. Sleeping accommodations
include wooden bunks -- three single beds and one queen bed. There is no
electricity or running water at the cabin. Fresh water is available in the
lake but must be treated. The cabin is equipped with a fire extinguisher and
smoke detectors. There is no cell phone coverage at the cabin. There are no
mooring buoys at this location.  
The cabin does not offer trash service; nor does the nearby community of Port.
Alsworth. Air taxis may accommodate visitor trash for a fee in Anchorage or
other surrounding communities.  

## Natural Features

The Priest Rock Cabin sits on the north shore of Lake Clark, approximately
eight miles (13 km) north of Port Alsworth. The cabin is perched above a small
creek that runs into the lake. It commands a sublime view of the upper reaches
of Lake Clark backed by mountains soaring to 6,000 feet (1829 m).

## Nearby Attractions

This is a remote backcountry cabin with the closest amenities available in
Port Alsworth. There are no maintained trails surrounding the cabin.

<h2>Overview</h2>
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.<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The cabin is an ideal location for kayaking, boating, fishing and wildlife viewing. Please refer to <a href="http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=fishregulations.main" rel="nofollow">Alaska Department of Fish and Game</a> for fishing regulations and license requirements.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
The cabin is rustic and accommodates up to six people. It is equipped with a wood stove, table and chairs and an outhouse nearby. Sleeping accommodations include wooden bunks -- three single beds and one queen bed. There is no electricity or running water at the cabin. Fresh water is available in the lake but must be treated. The cabin is equipped with a fire extinguisher and smoke detectors. There is no cell phone coverage at the cabin. There are no mooring buoys at this location.<br/>

The cabin does not offer trash service; nor does the nearby community of Port. Alsworth. Air taxis may accommodate visitor trash for a fee in Anchorage or other surrounding communities.<br/><h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The Priest Rock Cabin sits on the north shore of Lake Clark, approximately eight miles (13 km) north of Port Alsworth. The cabin is perched above a small creek that runs into the lake. It commands a sublime view of the upper reaches of Lake Clark backed by mountains soaring to 6,000 feet (1829 m).</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
This is a remote backcountry cabin with the closest amenities available in Port Alsworth. There are no maintained trails surrounding the cabin.

A lodger views Lake Clark through a window inside Priest Rock cabin

Priest Rock Cabin

An exterior view of Priest Rock Cabin surrounded by trees

The woodstove inside Priest Rock Cabin

The outhouse at Priest Rock Cabin

"Hnitsanghi’iy" or "The Rock That Stands Alone" (Priest Rock) on the shoreline near the cabin

Priest Rock or "Hnitsanghi’iy- The Rock That Stands Alone' on the shoreline near the cabin

Priest Rock or "Hnitsanghi’iy- The Rock That Stands Alone' on the shoreline

An exterior view of Priest Rock Cabin with Lake Clark in the background

Lake Clark National Park & Preserve

Bear viewing is a popular activity along the Cook Inlet Coast.

Two cubs playing at Silver Salmon Creek

Lake Clark National Park offers world class bear viewing opportunities on the Cook Inlet coast where brown bears congregate in high numbers to feed in the rich estuary habitats.

Brown Bear Sow and Cubs

Boreal forests encircle the earth's northern latitudes like an emerald necklace. Lake Clark's forest, which covers more than 440 thousand acres or 11% of the park,  is dominated by white spruce mixed with black spruce and birch.

Boreal Forest

Lake Clark is a land of fire and ice. Active volcanism and retreating glaciers created and continue to shape the peaks, moraines, and river systems in the Chigmit and Neacola Mountains.

Redoubt Volcano

Lake Clark National Park and Preserve protects critical spawning and rearing habitat at the headwaters of the world’s most productive sockeye salmon fishery.

Sockeye Salmon

The park protects thousands of waterfalls including Tanalian Falls, which is a popular day hike destination from the town of Port Alsworth.

Tanalian Falls

Perenial snow and glacial ice covers ~1,250 square miles, or 20% of Lake Clark National Park and Preserve.

Tanaina Glacier

A number of glacier fed lakes pepper the western boundary of the Chigmit and Neacola mountains like a string of spectacular turquoise gems.

Telaquana Lake

Estuaries where rivers meet the sea provide a mosaic of rich habitats along the Cook Inlet Coast that support high numbers of bears and other wildlife.

West Glacier Creek

The park's namesake lake is the largest lake by volume in the National Park Service.

Lake Clark

The park protects and interprets the Richard L. Proenneke National Historic Site and trail complex as a symbol of the national wilderness movement and a source of inspiration and solace sought out by visitors from throughout the world.

Lake Clark National Park & Preserve

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