Nugget Creek Cabin

This medium-sized backcountry cabin can be accessed by foot, horse, bike, or small airplane.

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Nugget Creek Cabin Details

This medium-sized backcountry cabin can be accessed by foot, horse, bike, or small airplane. Visitors coming by land can access the cabin by the 15-mile Nugget Creek Trail. The trail head is located on Kotsina Road which is at the mile 14.5 turn-off from McCarthy Road. Reservations are not required. The cabin has four twin-sized wooden bunks, a wood stove, table and chairs, and a pit toilet. This is an older cabin that is minimally maintained with much use, so its condition is lower than others in the park. Visitors should expect very rustic conditions. Important information about all park cabins: These cabins are all rustic backcountry cabins. Most are old mining, trapping, or hunting cabins that are located on public land and have come under the protection of the NPS. There is no running water, plumbing, or potable water on premises. There is a pit toilet outhouse at each cabin and each cabin has basic furnishings including wooden bunks, tables/chairs, and wood burning stoves. Each cabin is free to use (except Esker Stream Cabin) and most are first-come, first-served, though it is recommended to bring camping gear in case the cabin is already occupied on arrival. Maximum use for each cabin is seven days in a thirty day period. Consider bringing firewood since dead or downed wood is not always available, as well as dishes, supplies, toilet paper, and bedding. Visitors must pack out all garbage and leftover food.

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