Esker Stream Cabin
Esker Stream Cabin is a National Park Service backcountry wilderness hut near Yakutat, Alaska, accessed year-round by a beach landing using a wheeled plane. Planes generally land on the opposite side of Little Esker Stream from the cabin; bring hip boots for the stream crossing, and expect the cabin to be about a quarter mile from where planes can land. Use requires reservations, with a user fee of $25 per night and booking up to six months in advance; the maximum stay is 7 nights per person within a 30-day period.
Inside, the cabin sleeps four in four twin-sized wooden bunks and has an oil stove (the only option in this cabin) plus a table with bench. There is no running water or plumbing; the toilet is a rustic pit toilet and toilet paper is not regularly stocked, so bring your own. Pack all sleeping and dining gear and personal belongings you’ll need; clean the cabin and take all food and trash out when you leave, and do not bury garbage. Oil fuel is not provided, and kerosene/K1 commercial-grade fuel is recommended. Nearby options include exploring the Esker Stream drainage and hiking the beach southeast for 9 miles to Bancas Point; Esker Stream is also suitable for fishing (Alaska fishing license required). Dogs are allowed, but clean up after them.