Cabin rental · NPS · Kenai Fjords National Park · Seward, AK

Kenai Fjords National Park Cabins

Holgate and Aialik Bay Cabins are rustic public use cabins. The cabins are accessible only by a two-hour boat ride or a 30-minute float plane flight from Seward; there are no roads to the cabins. The cabins are open from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend and booking starts January 1st. Holgate Cabin is located on the northeastern shore of Holgate Arm in Aialik Bay. The cabin sits on a small bluff above a cobble beach. There are spectacular views of Holgate Glacier from the cabin's front porch. Aialik Bay Cabin is located on a five-acre lease on Port Graham Corporation land, at the upper end of Aialik Bay.

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Site mix

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The 2 cabins here book on Recreation.gov. The booking page shows which dates are open and how far ahead they release. How the booking window works

Site guide

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SiteShadeWaterfrontPeople / vehicles
HOLGATE CABINPartialOceanfront6 / –
AIALIK BAY CABINPartialOceanfront

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

FeesKenai Fjords National Park does not add on a reservation fee for our cabins
  • Holgate Cabin contains three wooden bunk beds that sleep up to six people, a work counter, table with chairs, propane heater (propane provided), fire extinguisher, and smoke detector.
  • Aialik Bay Cabin contains two wooden bunk beds that sleep up to six people, a work counter, table with four chairs, propane heater (propane provided), fire extinguisher, and smoke detector.
  • It is important to note:
  • The cabins are rustic, approximately 16' x 20' (5m x 6 m).
  • There is no electricity or running water at the cabins. Fresh water is not always accessible and must be treated.
  • There are toilet structures where disposable toilet kits must be used (environmentally- friendly human waste disposal system). Toilet kits are provided and must be packed out.
  • There is no cell phone coverage in the backcountry.
  • There are no mooring buoys at the beach.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Kenai Fjords National Park Cabins20°30°40°50°60°January: 6.47 inches of precipitationFebruary: 6.35 inches of precipitationMarch: 3.85 inches of precipitationApril: 4.29 inches of precipitationMay: 3.50 inches of precipitationJune: 2.34 inches of precipitationJuly: 3.11 inches of precipitationAugust: 5.39 inches of precipitationSeptember: 9.90 inches of precipitationOctober: 8.69 inches of precipitationNovember: 7.60 inches of precipitationDecember: 8.22 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 26.2°F averageFebruary: 28.9°F averageMarch: 31.1°F averageApril: 38.8°F averageMay: 46.3°F averageJune: 52.3°F averageJuly: 56.2°F averageAugust: 55.8°F averageSeptember: 49.6°F averageOctober: 40.2°F averageNovember: 31.4°F averageDecember: 28.2°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 in10 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Seward AP, 19 miles from the campground at 22 feet, station USW00026438 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 70 inches a year.

Getting there

The cabins are accessible only by float plane or boat. Holgate Cabin: 59° 50' 01.61" N 149° 46' 10.25" W Aialik Bay Cabin: 59° 53' 12.63" N 149° 39' 22.41" W

Nearest townSeward, Alaska
Coordinates59.8868° N, 149.6562° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • It is important to note: The cabins are rustic, approximately 16' x 20' (5m x 6 m).
  • Fresh water is not always accessible and must be treated.

Explore

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Chugach National Forest begins about 2.2 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

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.

Natural features

Both cabins are situated just above sea level and are surrounded by alder trees, blueberry, and salmonberry bushes. Holgate Cabin: The surrounding terrain is open spruce forest. The view of Holgate Glacier is spectacular and you can hear sounds of calving ice from the glacier. The cabin is surrounded by alder trees, blueberry, and salmonberry bushes. Aialik Bay Cabin: The cabin is located near the north end of a deep, sheltered fjord. It is across the bay from Aialik Glacier. The surrounding terrain is flat, with young spruce forests, alder thickets, and a long cobble beach.

Recreation

Both cabins are ideal locations for kayaking, boating, fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. It is possible to see black bears, seabirds, sea otters, mountain goats, and other marine mammals. There can be excellent berry picking in the open spruce forest that surrounds the cabins. Please refer to Alaska Department of Fish and Game for fishing regulations and license requirements.

Nearby

  • Both cabins are in Aialik Bay.
  • From Holgate Cabin explore nearby Pedersen Lagoon and Quicksand Cove by kayak or boat.
  • From Aialik Bay Cabin enjoy views of Pedersen Glacier and Aialik Glacier. Abra Cove is north of the cabin and can be accessed by kayak or boat.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Kenai Fjords National Park Cabins?

Sites at Kenai Fjords National Park Cabins 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 Kenai Fjords National Park Cabins?

Kenai Fjords National Park does not add on a reservation fee for our cabins

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Kenai Fjords National Park Cabins?

Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Kenai Fjords National Park Cabins have?

2 sites, including 2 cabins.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Kenai Fjords National Park Cabins?

Both cabins are ideal locations for kayaking, boating, fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Kenai Fjords National Park Cabins?

Seward, Alaska. Both cabins are in Aialik Bay.

Source: Getting there

What if Kenai Fjords National Park Cabins is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Primrose Campground (32.9 mi, first-come), Ptarmigan Creek (37.4 mi), and Trail River (37.8 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby

Which national park is Kenai Fjords National Park Cabins in?

Kenai Fjords National Park Cabins is a Kenai Fjords National Park campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.

Source: Kenai Fjords National Park