Porcupine Cabin

Nestled in a birch forest, this cabin sits atop a bluff overlooking Turnagain Arm in Cook Inlet and provides breathtaking and expansive views of the area. The Chugach National Forest covers the eastern half of the Kenai Peninsula and extends around Prince William Sound. It covers over 5 million acres and is characterized by jagged mountains, deep fjords, glacier-fed rivers, and dense forests. This rich natural area supports many miles of productive fishing streams as well as wildlife populations. There are plenty of berries along the Gull Rock Trail throughout the summer including blueberries and raspberries. Book the cabin during a full or new moon and sit on the deck and watch the powerful tidal wave that is the famous bore tide of Turnagain Arm. The area also has abundant wildlife including black bears, coyotes, wolves, moose, beluga whales and many birds. Click here to learn more about staying safe in bear country. Make your campsite less attractive to bears by practicing good Leave No Trace skills and learn more about outdoor safety and ethics .

Recreation: There are several recreation opportunities within the area. The Gull Rock Trail is just steps away from the cabin and is suitable for family outings and day hiking. There are several breaks in the forest along the trail, many of which make great overlooks and picnic spots. Hope Point Trail is also accessble via the Gull Rock Trail and offers the opportunity for a 2,338 ft. elevation gain. The hike is quite rewarding with views of Resurrection Creek Valley, Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Fire Island and the Chugach Mountains. Other recreation opportunities are available by accessing Resurrection Creek Road located off of the Hope Highway at Milepost 16.2. To access Palmer Creek Road and Couer d'Alene Campground, head south along Resurrection Creek Road for 1/2 mile, turn left on to Palmer Creek Road and travel six miles to the campground. To access Resurrection Pass North Trailhead stay on Resurrection Creek road for 4.5 miles until you reach the trailhead. Click here for more maps and recreation opportunity guides. Enjoy fishing for Pink salmon at Resurrection Creek in Hope. Fishing begins to pick up by the third week of July during odd years. This is a great fishery for children to participate in. Pink salmon are aggressive and will generally take any tackle easily. Try fishing with a Russian River Coho Fly, Pixees™, small, colorful spoons or spinners. Anglers are required to have a State of Alaska Fishing license and obey all regulations. Click here to learn more about Alaska Departmnt of Fish & Game regulations.

Nearby: Porcupine Cabin is within close proximity to the small historic town of Hope which is home to many tourist and recreational opportunities. Hope is considered to be the best preserved gold rush town in the region. Try gold panning, white water rafting or check out the Hope-Sunrise Historical Society. Click here for more information about Hope.