Harrison Lagoon Cabin
Harrison Lagoon Cabin is open for year-round enjoyment, offering a variety of recreational opportunities on land and water. The cabin's remote location makes an ideal base for exploring the natural beauty of Prince William Sound. The Cabin is located on Chugach National Forest lands within the Nellie Juan - College Fiord Wilderness Study Area. The site can be accessed by float plane or boat, depending on conditions. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities including sleeping pads, sleeping bags, cook stove, toilet paper, pots and utensils as well as some form of water purification.
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Site guide
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| Site | Shade | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G05 | Partial | No / – | Oceanfront | 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 16 x 20 foot cabin sleeps six and is equipped with wooden bunks, a table with benches, an oil drip (kerosene) stove for heat and an outhouse with pit toilet. Cabin users must supply thier own fuel for stove. Typically 1 gallon of kerosene/ day is sufficent. Drinking water is accessible by kayak at Lagoon Creek or by walking south of the cabin along the shoreline at low tide. Water from natural sources should be treated before drinking. Items such as a cooking stove and gear, lanterns, sleeping gear, toilet paper, kerosene and garbage bags are not provided. Guests are expected to pack out their trash and clean the cabin before leaving.
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. The cabin is on the west side of Port Wells, two miles north of Hobo Bay. It is accessible by float plane, 40 miles from Anchorage or 60 miles from Cordova, or by boat, 34 miles from Whittier. The lagoon drains at low tide and should only be navigated by skiffs.
| Nearest town | Girdwood, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 60.9844° N, 148.1983° W · Directions ↗ |
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Trails nearby
- 1.1 miGranite Mine Access Trail0.8 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.
Other campgrounds nearby
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Natural features
Harrison Lagoon is located on the west side of Port Wells in Prince William Sound. The cabin is tucked into a stand of conifer trees on a gravel spit that separates the lagoon and the Sound. One side faces Port Wells, and the other faces the lagoon. The lagoon itself is surrounded by rocky shoreline and dense evergreen forest, with views of distant snow-capped mountains. Black bears, Sitka black-tailed deer and bald eagles make their home here ( learn about bear safety ). The lagoon and Port Wells support many seabirds, Dall's and harbor porpoises, harbor seals, sea otter and some sea lions frequent the area. Orcas and humpback whales may be seen in Port Wells.
Recreation
Guests who have kayaks can use them for exploring the coast or crossing the lagoon, which offers more hiking possibilities than the area around the cabin. It is possible to walk the lagoon at low tide, but tide tables should be consulted to time the return hike at low tide as well. It is also possible to access the Granite Mine Trail via a ~1mile beach walk South from the Cabin along Port Wells to the Granite Mine Trailhead. Again tide tables should be consulted and timed appropriately to avoid being stuck and unable to return to the Cabin in a given tide cycle. Hunting for black bear and waterfowl is allowed with the proper permits in designated areas in-season. Fishing is fair for pink salmon in August, either in Lagoon Creek (inland from Harrison Lagoon) or in saltwater. Shrimping is also possible. Berry pickers can harvest blueberries and salmonberries near the cabin when they are in season.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Harrison Lagoon Cabin?
Sites at Harrison Lagoon 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 Harrison Lagoon 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 Harrison Lagoon Cabin?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Harrison Lagoon Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Harrison Lagoon Cabin?
Yes, pets are allowed at Harrison Lagoon Cabin. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Harrison Lagoon Cabin?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Harrison Lagoon Cabin?
Guests who have kayaks can use them for exploring the coast or crossing the lagoon, which offers more hiking possibilities than the area around the cabin. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Harrison Lagoon Cabin?
Girdwood, Alaska.
Source: Getting there
What if Harrison Lagoon Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Williwaw Campground (26.6 mi, partly first-come), Black Bear Campground (26.9 mi, first-come), and Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop Group Campground (34.6 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby