Nicole B
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2026 Stayed at: C18, Loop: AREA POWER CREEK CABIN
Very beautiful area. Very wet. Cabin is really nice
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About Power Creek Cabin
Power Creek Cabin, in the Chugach National Forest, is located 4.2 mi from Power Creek Trailhead, which is located approximately 6.9 mi north of Cordova, Alaska on the Power Creek road. The trail provides scenic terrain for hikers.
Access to the cabin is by hiking only. It is a 4.2-mile hike along Power Creek Trail. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.
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C18, Loop: AREA POWER CREEK CABIN
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Up to 8 guests
Surface: Gravel
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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 mi trail. What an amazing experience...
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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 mi trail. What an amazing experience...
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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 mi, not the 4 that's advertised. Last half mile I needed my wiggleys waders as the beavers had rerouted the river, many 30 ft crosings knee deep. Cabin was nice and just what I needed after 3 hours of nonstop rain. Beautiful spot for cabin
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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 mi, not the 4 that's advertised. Last half mile I needed my wiggleys waders as the beavers had rerouted the river, many 30 ft crosings knee deep. Cabin was nice and just what I needed after 3 hours of nonstop rain. Beautiful spot for cabin
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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.
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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.
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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 2,000 ft 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.
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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 2,000 ft 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.
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Location & Directions for Power Creek Cabin
Po Box 280, Cordova, AK 99574 United States
Elevation: 159 ft
Getting There
Access to the cabin is by hiking only. Visitors must hike 4.2 mi on the Power Creek Trail to reach the facility. The trailhead is located at the end of Power Creek Road.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Same day reservations are permitted for this cabin.
- For detailed safety precautions, contact the Cordova Ranger District at 907-424-7661.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Accessibility
- Prepare to cross a stream that can be knee deep or more on the access trail to the cabin.
Amenities
- Only an oil stove is available, and visitors must bring their own fuel.
Safety & rules
- Understand bear, water, and weather safety before reserving due to the remote location.
- Be aware of potential dangers and prepare for extended stays due to weather conditions.
Utilities
- Bring your own water for drinking, cooking, and cleaning, as it is not available at the cabin.
Wildlife & food storage
- Pack out all garbage and food; do not use the rain catchment barrel for trash.
Site capacity
- Occupancy is limited to seven consecutive days for any group or person per Forest Order 10-04-00-14-47.
Local regulations
- For more information about the area, learn about Chugach National Forest and Prince William Sound.
Fires & fuel
- Purchase firewood near your destination and do not bring it to prevent pest spread; note there is no wood stove at the cabin.
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