Joe Thompson Cabin

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·Lake Clark National Park & Preserve

Overview

Come walk in the footsteps of an early 20th century trapper, prospector, and local woodworker with a stay in the Joe Thompson Cabin on the shores of Lake Clark in Lake Clark National Park.

Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Campfire Allowed

    (All campsites have Campfire Allowed)

  • Checkin Time

    (All campsites have Checkin Time)

  • Checkout Time

    (All campsites have Checkout Time)

  • Firepit

    (All campsites have Firepit)

  • Food Storage Locker

    (All campsites have Food Storage Locker)

  • Max Num Of People

    (Up to 4)

  • Max Num Of Vehicles

    (Up to 0)

  • Pets Allowed

    (All campsites have Pets Allowed)

  • Shade

    (All campsites have Shade)

  • Site Access

    (All campsites have Site Acceses)

Natural Features

A rustic wooden table stands in front of a window to the outside. A wood stove sits next to it. - Credits: National Park Service
A bunkbed sits in a corner next to the front door. - Credits: National Park Service
Rustic wooden chair and table with a tree stump base sit across from the wood stove. - Credits: National Park Service
An open wooden door with a small window is set in a peeled log wall. - Credits: National Park Service

The Joe Thompson Cabin sits on the shore of Lake Clark, approximately 14 miles north of Port Alsworth, Alaska. The cabin is set back in the forest with views of the lake. Streams and a developed trail are neearby.

Recreation

Trees in fall colors border a narrow gravel beach that leads to the striking glacially influenced waters of Lake Clark. - Credits: National Park Service

The cabin is an ideal location for kayaking, boating, fishing and wildlife viewing. Please refer to Alaska Department of Fish and Game for fishing regulations and license requirements. A trip up the nearby Portage Creek trail takes you above the treeline into the highcountry west of the lake for stunning views of the Aleutian and Alaskan Ranges.

Permitted Equipment

  • boat-N/A

Nearby Attractions

This is a remote backcountry cabin with the closest amenities available in Port Alsworth. The Portage Creek Trailhead is adjacent to the cabin.

Additional Information

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