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Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation

Interior of Public-Use Cabin

Chugach State Park

Black Bear Cabin

Boreal Owl Cabin Exterior

Cabin Specifications

★ Minimum Occupancy: 1 Guest
★ Maximum Occupancy: 6 Guests
★ Site Access Method: Drive-up*
★ Stay Limit: 3 Nights
★ Check-in/out Time: 12:00pm
★ Pets Allowed: Yes**
★ Fees: (see fee page)
★ Cabin Dimensions: 16' x 14'
★ Heating Method: Wood Stove (Bring your own wood)

Amenities

★ Covered Porch
★ Fire Ring
★ Picnic Table
★ Latrine 120 yards from cabin

Map of Chugach State Park

Location:
Access to Bird Campground is at Mile 101 of the Seward Highway. Enter through gate of campground, travel through campground to back end gate. The Black Bear cabin is located on the north end of Bird Campground. Travel through gate and cabin is at the end of the. Gate is not locked. Close it behind you.

GPS: N 60° 58' 16.716" W 149° 27' 33.696"

Special Notes:

* During the summer months, access to the cabin is by foot or bicycle. It is a short walk from the parking area. Winter access is by foot, skis or snowshoe. Access for vehicles will be limited at the campground access gate. Plan to sled or walk your gear to the cabin.

** Pets must be under control at all times and you are responsible for cleaning up your pet's waste.

Pack out everything you pack in.

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Important Info

This cabin has a combination lock on the door. Once you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation e-mail from Reserve America with important information about the cabin, including a combination for the door lock. Print out this confirmation e-mail and bring it with you to the cabin. If you do not receive a confirmation e-mail within 24 hours of making the reservation, please contact the reservation call center at 1-844-351-9733 9am-5pm.

Remember that these cabins are not hotels. Always be prepared! Be sure to bring:

  • Sleeping bag and pad or air mattress
  • Food
  • Cookware, dishes, utensils
  • Cooking stove and fuel
  • Matches, lighters, paper fire starter
  • 9-volt battery for smoke detectors
  • First aid items
  • Plastic trash bags
  • Jug of water
  • Firewood
  • Flashlight
  • Lantern and fuel

Mission Statement

"The Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation provides outdoor recreation opportunities and conserves and interprets natural, cultural, and historic resources for the use, enjoyment, and welfare of the people."

Accessibility Notice

Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation

Atwood Building
550 West 7th Avenue
Suite 1380
Anchorage, AK 99501
DNR Public Information Center:
(907) 269-8400