Beach River Cabin
A 12 x 16-foot rustic cabin, the Beach River Cabin has space for up to six people. Cabin amenities include a table, oil stove, wood stove, outhouse and a rainwater catchment barrel.
The oil stove takes #1 Stove Oil or Kerosene, of which five gallons lasts about 48 hours.
Reservations
Make Reservations HereVisit recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777 (overseas: 518-885-3639) to check availability and make a reservation. Cabin reservations can be made up to 180 days in advance.
General Information
The cabin is on a 40-acre parcel of land of Chugach National Forest (1/2 mile x 1/2 mile). However, the surrounding land is owned by the Chugach Alaska Corporation (CAC), a private Native corporation. Visitors must obtain permission from CAC to use these adjoining lands. The Corporation is located at 540 East 34th Ave. in Anchorage, Alaska. Call (907) 563-8866 or visit their website for more information.
The intertidal beach (below mean high tide) is owned by the State of Alaska and is open to public access and use. Check the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's website for the most recent tide predictions.
For a detailed map of land ownership in this area please contact the Cordova Ranger District Office.
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year-round. Check-in/Check-out time is 12pm.
Per night prices range from $50-60 depending on the season. Cabin fees are based on non-peak/peak season. Seasons vary by cabin. A non-refundable service fee will be added to each reservation by Recreation.gov
Contact Name: Cordova Ranger District Office
Contact Phone: (907) 424-7661
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 60.01481
Longitude: -147.3847
Directions
Beach River Cabin is on Montague Island facing the Gulf of Alaska. Access to the cabin is by wheeled plane at low tide on the beach (40 minutes southwest of Cordova, 45 minutes east of Seward).
Travel Considerations
Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety and must bring several of their own amenities.
Parking
There is no vehicle parking on Montague Island.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Outdoor Science and Learning
Water Activities
Viewing Scenery
Boating - Non-Motorized Info
The Beach River Cabin is 200 yards from the beach of the Gulf of Alaska and a popular site for kayakers. Life jackets are not provided on site so be sure to bring you own.