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Three rustic public use cabins, Aialik,
Holgate, and North
Arm, are available on the Kenai Fjords Coast during the
summer months; from late May through mid September.
Willow cabin at Exit Glacier, is available
during the winter once Exit Glacier road is snow covered in
late fall through approximately early April.
Summer Coastal Cabins
Transportation:
Visitors must arrange their own transportation. Coastal cabins
are accessible by float
plane, water
taxi, private vessel, or charter
boat. Kayakers with advanced skills can reach the cabins
from Seward or Homer; however most kayakers are dropped off
by charter boats since the seas around Cape Aialik are subject
to extremely strong currents.
Reservations:
Reservations are required. To reserve a cabin contact the
Alaska Public Lands Information Center at (907) 271-2737 after
January 1st (for the following summer). Cost is $50/night.
Walk-in reservations may be available during the summer at
the Kenai Fjords Visitor
Center in Seward, however Aialik and Holgate cabins are
usually booked by April.
Note:
Due to the high demand for these cabins, stays are
limited to three nights per group for the season. North Arm
can be rented for up to 9 nights due to its more remote location.
Individuals in the same party may not make sequential reservations
in order to exceed stay limits. Occupancy begins and ends
at noon.
Cancellation Policy: Reservations must be
cancelled least 10 days in advance to receive a refund or
credit - unless the cabin is inaccessible due to weather.
Refunds are only available for reservations made using
an approved credit card. Credits may be applied to the
current season only on a space available basis.
Facilities:
Coastal cabins are equipped with heating stove (fuel is provided),
pit toilets, table and chairs, and wooden bunks. The Aialik
Bay Cabin sleeps up to four people and Holgate and North Arm
sleep six. Cabins do not have electricity or running water.
Fresh water is available nearby but must be treated. There
are no mooring buoys at any of the Public Use Cabin beaches
in Kenai Fjords.
Be sure to bring:
• Bedding and sleeping pads
• Cook stove and utensils
• Means to treat drinking water
• As well as food, clothing, gear and emergency supplies
for backcountry travel. See Checklists
for a more detailed list of suggested supplies
for backcountry stays.
Cabin rules and other considerations:
• Pets are NOT allowed in public use cabins or in the backcountry of the park. Exceptions will be made for service animals such as Seeing Eye or Hearing-Ear dogs.
• Secure food, garbage and other scented
items inside the cabin at all times. Food
storage violations could result in immediate
termination of the cabin permit and a fine.
• Pack out all trash and remaining food.
• Smoking is not permitted inside public use cabins and
other government facilities. If you do smoke,
keep it outside and pack out all cigarette butts along with
other garbage.
• Campfires are only permitted below the high tide line.
• Tents may not be pitched within 500' of public use
cabins.
• Hunting and trapping are not permitted in Kenai Fjords
National Park.
• Follow posted instructions for using the heat stove.
Report any problems to Park Rangers or contact Park
Headquarters upon your return. Please conserve fuel for the
next visitor.
In case of emergency:
Rangers patrol Aialik Bay frequently in summer months and
tour boats pass through that area on most summer days. It
is strongly recommended that travelers in the coastal backcountry
carry a marine radio. Rangers and/or the Coast Guard can be
contacted on Marine channel 16. There is no cell phone coverage
on the Kenai Fjords coast.
Last updated November 15, 2004
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