Overview Porcupine Cabin is located in the Porcupine Campground near the beautiful and historic town of Hope. Nestled in a thick birch forest, this two-story cabin looks out over scenic Turnagain Arm and is surrounded by the Chugach and Kenai Mountains. The hike to the cabin is an easy 300 ft walk from the designated cabin parking area located in the campground. Winter access to the cabin is a short 2,000 ft walk, snowshoe, or ski from the winter parking area. Porcupine Cabin is handicapped accessible and can sleep up to eight people. Please contact the Seward Ranger District at 907-288-3178 for current campground and road conditions. The cabin has bunk space for eight adults with a maximum occupancy of eight people. It is equipped with a stainless steel countertop, table, benches and a wood stove. There is a metal fire ring with benches for outdoor fires. Splitting maul and hand saw are avaialble. It is recommended to bring fire wood as resources in the area are limited. The vault toilet is 25 ft from the cabin, toilet paper is not provided. There is no electricity, mattresses, bedding, cooking utensils or cut firewood at the cabin.
Source: rec_gov · last verified 2026-05-19