Description

9' x 13' and 6' x 9'

Facilities

A wood stove and two bunks in each.

Capacity

2 each

Area

Wrangell Mountains

Location

These cabins are located on the north shore of the Chitina River about 15 miles south of McCarthy at about 1,000' elevation.

Access

Float, or plane

Special Features

There are no developed trails at Jake's Bar, but it is possible to hike both up and down the river.

Season Of Use

All Year

Managing Agency

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve

What To Bring

Headnets are highly recommended during the months of July and August. You are responsible for providing your own supplies, such as: food, bedding, maps, compass, matches, and warm clothing.

Rowboat

No

Stove

Wood

More Info

Obtain firewood from dead and downed wood. River rafters occasionally dock on the nearby shore.

USGS Topo Map

McCarthy (A-6)

Rental Fee

None. Use is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Getting There

Coordinates
Latitude: 61.223188
Longitude: -142.891789
Driving Directions

Jake's Bar Cabins 1, 2 & Airstrip