About Mckinley Lake Cabin
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Reviews (1)
Review Summary
Anonymous
{"text"=>"Beautiful rustic cabin for rent through the forest service. The trail in was beautiful, an easy 2.5 mile hike. You can take Pipeline Lakes trail out for a change of scenery. Pay attention, as the cabin doesn't offer much and you have to pack in your own water, etc.", "languageCode"=>"en"}
Location Mckinley Lake Cabin
Address:
Po Box 280
Cordova, AK, 99574
United States
Access to the cabin is by float plane, canoe or a 2.25-mile hike through dense forest.
Hiking access begins at McKinley Lake Trail, a signed trailhead located at Mile 21 of the Copper River Highway.
Access by boat or canoe is up Alaganik Slough to McKinley Lake, approximately 2 miles. If paddling a canoe, check with the Forest Service office on the stream conditions. When the glaciers melt and there has been rain, the stream can get a little rowdy. Hazards include trees that have fallen across the creek. Boat access is best at high water in mid-June to September.
Access by float plane is typically 10 minutes from Cordova. Float planes land on the lake next to the cabin. In fall, winter, and early spring, the cabin may be inaccessible to float planes due to the frozen lake surface. Please contact the local Forest Service Ranger District office at (907) 424-7661 for information prior to making reservations for these periods.
Latitude & Longitude: 60.4686 / -145.193
Elevation: 16 feet
