About Power Creek Cabin
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Reviews (4)
Review Summary
Sam M
VerifiedAugust 23, 2022 • Stayed at: C18, Loop: AREA POWER CREEK CABIN
What an amazing place! Wow the views are amazing. The cabin is a true life saving oasis. The rain can be relentless. Trails can be flooded. Lots of bear sign. More than 20 piles of bear poop on the 4 miles trail. What an amazing experience...
Brian S
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2021 • Stayed at: C18, Loop: AREA POWER CREEK CABIN
Great hike that took 3 hours. My watch says closer to 4.5 miles, not the 4 that's advertised. Last half mile I needed my wiggleys waders as the beavers had rerouted the river, many 30 foot crosings knee deep. Cabin was nice and just what I needed after 3 hours of nonstop rain. Beautiful spot for cabin
Julie R
VerifiedMarch 29, 2020 • Stayed at: C18, Loop: AREA POWER CREEK CABIN
Sweet hike-in thru the valley, cozy cabin and stellar views. Cabin needs some TLC, wish USFS had more funds to spend on this extra special, well-loved cabin.
Martin D
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 • Stayed at: C18, Loop: AREA POWER CREEK CABIN
My good fortune has included more than a dozen visits to the USFS Power Creek cabin. I am sad to say my July 2019 visit will be my last as my old body is no longer reliable enough to navigate the difficult trail with an adequate margin of safety. I consider the forest and mountain surroundings of this cabin to be one of the most beautiful settings of all of the Forest Service cabins. The 2000 foot cliffs along both sides of the canyon display several dozen musical water falls. I was astounded to count more than 700 growth rings on a slice I took off the top of a ten inch diameter hemlock stump when I put it beneath my home dissecting microscope. The standing dead trees, many of which are well over a thousand years old, are home safe now with the installation of an oil burning stove. During cold weather, users must know to pack in a few gallons of fuel oil. Binocular assisted sightings of mountain goats, black bears and grizzly bears on the mountain slopes are frequent. During two of my visits, black bears approached the cabin - apparently attracted by cooking odors.
Location Power Creek Cabin
Address:
Po Box 280
Cordova, AK, 99574
United States
Access to the cabin is by hiking only. Visitors must hike 4.2 miles on the Power Creek Trail to reach the facility. The trailhead is located at the end of Power Creek Road.
Latitude & Longitude: 60.6247 / -145.546
Elevation: 159 feet
Policies & Rules
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As of June 2023, the access trail requires crossing a stream a little less than one mile before the cabin created by beaver activity in the area. Visitors should be prepared to ford water that can be knee deep or greater depths. |
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There is only and oil stove at this cabin. Fuel is not provided. Please plan accordingly! |
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This facility is located in an extremely remote and wild area; before making a reservation, become aware of bear, water, and weather safety (including cold) |
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Recreating in Alaska can present both obvious and hidden dangers; please be aware of your surroundings and be prepared for extended stays due to occasionally poor weather |
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Water is not available at the cabin; visitors must bring their own for drinking, cooking and cleaning, or treat any water from natural sources. |
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All garbage and food must be packed out. Please do not deposit trash in the rain catchment barrel! |
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Same day reservations are allowed for this cabin. |
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Forest Order (10-04-00-14-47) that limits occupying/renting a public use rental cabin for more than seven consecutive days by any group or person |
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Contact the Cordova Ranger District at 907-424-7661 for more detailed information about safety precautions. |
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Learn more about Chugach National Forest and Prince William Sound |
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Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by purchasing firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org. There is not wood stove at this cabin. |
