Nation Bluff Public Use Cabin

Nation Bluff Public Use Cabin is a National Park Service wilderness hut in Alaska’s Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve. It’s a restored 1934 cabin built by Christopher “Phonograph” Nelson to support trapping activities. Sleeping limits are tight: it comfortably fits 1 person (or 2 people if sharing the bed), with a maximum of 3.

The cabin uses a wood stove and has an outhouse and a food cache. Use is free, with no advance booking; it’s first-come, first-served. Access is downstream from the mouth of the Nation River at the base of Nation Bluff, with a trail that starts at the riverbank. It’s governed by cabin policies and carry-in/back food planning—bring your own sleeping gear, cooking gear, and water treatment; keep all food and attractants secured in bear-resistant containers.

There’s a stay limit of 10 days in any 30-day period without a special permit. Dry firewood is generally stocked for dead/downed wood collection only, and you should replace the firewood after using it.