Campsite Atlas
Menu
National Park Service · Lake Clark National Park & Preserve

Joe Thompson Cabin

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. 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. The cabin is rustic and accommodates up to three people. It is equipped with a wood stove, table and chairs and an outhouse nearby.

Reservable1 sites
Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
A bunkbed sits in a corner next to the front door.
NPS Photo

Campsites

Cabins1
Total1

Amenities & rules

Pets allowedCampfires allowed

Fees: $45.00 dollars per night.

Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Getting there

The cabin is 120 air miles from Anchorage and 14 miles from Port Alsworth. Visitors must arrange their own transportation. This cabin is accessible by float plane, water taxi, or private vessel. Kayakers with advanced skills can reach the cabin from Port Alsworth. There are no mooring buoys at this location.

Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.