Shrode Lake Cabin
Shrode Lake Cabin is open year-round, offering the opportunity to enjoy both summer and winter recreation in beautiful Prince William Sound. The cabin is in a secluded location that provides a true backcountry experience. The site can be accessed by float plane or boat, depending on conditions. Those arriving by boat have two choices. The Long Bay trailhead is only accessible at very high tides and small shore-going boats (Kayak, packraft or Dinghy). It's about a 1 mile hike from salt water to the Cabin from the Long Bay trailhead.
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| Site | Shade | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G03 | Partial | No / – | Lakefront | 6 / – | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Only one change per reservation for all Alaska cabins is allowed. Change is defined as a modification to the start or end date of the reservation; after one change has been made, if additional changes are desired, the customer must cancel the current reservation and re-book the new dates. |
The cabin is a 16 x 16 foot A-frame with a main floor and a sleeping loft. It accommodates up to six people and comes equipped with wooden bunks, an oil drip (kerosene) heater, a table, benches, broom, fire extinguisher and an outhouse with a pit toilet. Water, electricity and fuel for the heater are not provided. Freshwater is available around the cabin, but it should be treated before drinking. Visitors are responsible for bringing their own drinking water, kerosene for heater (typically a gallon/ day is sufficent), a cook stove, flashlights or lanterns, bedding, mattresses, toilet paper, garbage bags, cookware, dishes and utensils. Visitors are responsible for packing out all trash and cleaning the cabin after use.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
This cabin is not accessible via the road system. Access by float plane is 45 minutes from Anchorage and 55 minutes from Cordova. By boat the trip is 25 miles from Whittier into Long Bay, then an additional one-mile hike on a trail to reach the lake.
| Nearest town | Girdwood, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 60.6564° N, 148.3108° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- This trail requires a substantial river crossing (Shrode River) before arriving at the Cabin.
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Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miShrode Lake Trail0.9 mi trail · hiking
- 0.1 mi3 Finger - Shrode Lake Trail1.7 mi trail · hiking
- 0.9 mi3 Fingers - Shrode Portage Tr0.5 mi trail · hiking
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Chugach National Forest.
- inChugach National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 6,244,689 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Natural features
Shrode Cabin is situated on the northeastern shore of Shrode Lake, a freshwater lake near Long Bay, which is just off Culross Passage in Prince William Sound. Shrode Lake is separated from the saltwater Long Bay by a lagoon. The cabin is located in an open grassy and muskeg area with evergreen forest nearby. The front of the cabin overlooks the lake and surrounding mountains. Black bears, Sitka black-tailed deer, waterfowl and bald eagles make their home here ( learn about bear safety ).
Recreation
Hike on the one-mile trail to Long Bay or hike to Jack Lake (no designated trail), which is a half-mile from the cabin. Three Fingers Cove to the west of Shrode Lake can be accessed via a two mile primitive trail that may require some route-finding skills. Depending on the water level Shrode River can be fordable in knee high rubber boots or completley unpassable (without a packraft or similar). Anglers can fish for sockeye salmon in mid-July, a relatively small run that passes through quickly. Abundant pink salmon are available from mid-July to mid-August, and silver salmon in late August. Fishing takes place in Long Bay (saltwater), the lagoon between saltwater and Shrode Lake, and the stream that drains Shrode Lake. Dolly Varden trout are available in Shrode Lake. Guests can use the small rowboat and oars provided by the Forest Service at Shrode Lake, but should bring their own personal floatation device. It is important to consult tide tables before boating in order to properly navigate the lagoon and avoid the numerous rock hazards in the area ( local tide tables ).
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Shrode Lake Cabin?
Sites at Shrode Lake Cabin are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Shrode Lake Cabin?
Only one change per reservation for all Alaska cabins is allowed. Change is defined as a modification to the start or end date of the reservation; after one change has been made, if additional changes are desired, the customer must cancel the current reservation and re-book the new dates.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Shrode Lake Cabin?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Shrode Lake Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Shrode Lake Cabin?
Yes, pets are allowed at Shrode Lake Cabin. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Shrode Lake Cabin?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Shrode Lake Cabin?
Hike on the one-mile trail to Long Bay or hike to Jack Lake (no designated trail), which is a half-mile from the cabin. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Shrode Lake Cabin?
Girdwood, Alaska.
Source: Getting there
What if Shrode Lake Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Williwaw Campground (21.2 mi, partly first-come), Black Bear Campground (21.6 mi, first-come), and Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop Group Campground (24.9 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby