Openings · last 7 days
2
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10341414
When Porcupine Cabin reopens
Porcupine Cabin's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
3
Openings · last 90 days
3
Only 3 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 183 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 55 open for online reservation · 128 reserved.
Where the open windows are
69.9% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 55 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online69.9%
Open site-nights55 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)128 / 183
Weekday openings46
Weekend openings9
Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 46 fall on weekdays and 9 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027February holds the most room. 15 of 28 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 cabin| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| Porcupine Cabin | 55 |
This cabin currently has 55 cabin-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateThu · Sep 24
Next open weekendFri · Mar 19, 2027
The next bookable night is Sep 24; the first open weekend starts Mar 19, 2027. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
55 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at Porcupine Cabin, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 14 2-night, 10 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 3 at site Porcupine Cabin.
All 1 cabin with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porcupine Cabin | Not recorded | None | 55 | 5 nights | Sep 24, Oct 5, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 3, Dec 9, Dec 15, Dec 16 +43 more |
About Porcupine Cabin
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. Visitors should bring sleeping bags and pads, a cook stove, cooking gear and food. Potable water and trash disposal are only available in the campground during the peak season (Memorial Day-Labor Day) and will need to be hauled in/out during the off season (Labor Day-Memorial Day). Trash should be disposed of in the dumpsters located in the campground or the transfer station located at MP 16 of the Hope Highway.
Recreation
There are several recreation opportunities within the area. The Gull Rock Trail is just steps away from the cabin and is suitable for family outings and day hiking. There are several breaks in the forest along the trail, many of which make great overlooks and picnic spots. Hope Point Trail is also accessble via the Gull Rock Trail and offers the opportunity for a 2,338 ft. elevation gain. The hike is quite rewarding with views of Resurrection Creek Valley, Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Fire Island and the Chugach Mountains. Other recreation opportunities are available by accessing Resurrection Creek Road located off of the Hope Highway at Milepost 16.2. To access Palmer Creek Road and Couer d'Alene Campground, head south along Resurrection Creek Road for 1/2 mile, turn left on to Palmer Creek Road and travel six miles to the campground. To access Resurrection Pass North Trailhead stay on Resurrection Creek road for 4.5 miles until you reach the trailhead. Click here for more maps and recreation opportunity guides.
Enjoy fishing for Pink salmon at Resurrection Creek in Hope. Fishing begins to pick up by the third week of July during odd years. This is a great fishery for children to participate in. Pink salmon are aggressive and will generally take any tackle easily. Try fishing with a Russian River Coho Fly, Pixees™, small, colorful spoons or spinners. Anglers are required to have a State of Alaska Fishing license and obey all regulations. Click here to learn more about Alaska Departmnt of Fish & Game regulations.
Facilities
The two-story log cabin has bunk space for eight people with maximum occupancy of eight people. It is equipped with stainless steel counterspace, table, benches and a wood stove. A splitting maul and hand saw are available. There is a steel firepit and benches outside the cabin. Users should plan to bring their own firewood as resources in the area are limited. The vault toilet is located within 25 ft of the cabin, toilet paper is not provided.
There is no electricity, mattresses, bedding, cooking utensils or cut firewood at the cabin. Visitors should bring sleeping bags and pads, cook stove, cooking gear and food.
Potable water is located in the campground (Memorial Day-Labor Day) and must be hauled to the cabin. Trash should be disposed of in dumpsters located in the campground (Memorial Day-Labor Day) or the transfer station located at MP 16 of the Hope Highway. Potable water and trash disposal/dumpsters are only available in the campground during the summer season which typically runs Memorial Day-Labor Day. Potable water and trash disposal dumpsters will not be available Labor Day-Memorial Day and users will be responsible for hauling water and disposing of trash properly.
Natural Features
Nestled in a birch forest, this cabin sits atop a bluff overlooking Turnagain Arm in Cook Inlet and provides breathtaking and expansive views of the area. The Chugach National Forest covers the eastern half of the Kenai Peninsula and extends around Prince William Sound. It covers over 5 million acres and is characterized by jagged mountains, deep fjords, glacier-fed rivers, and dense forests. This rich natural area supports many miles of productive fishing streams as well as wildlife populations.
There are plenty of berries along the Gull Rock Trail throughout the summer including blueberries and raspberries. Book the cabin during a full or new moon and sit on the deck and watch the powerful tidal wave that is the famous bore tide of Turnagain Arm.
The area also has abundant wildlife including black bears, coyotes, wolves, moose, beluga whales and many birds. Click here to learn more about staying safe in bear country. Make your campsite less attractive to bears by practicing good Leave No Trace skills and learn more about outdoor safety and ethics .
Nearby Attractions
Porcupine Cabin is within close proximity to the small historic town of Hope which is home to many tourist and recreational opportunities. Hope is considered to be the best preserved gold rush town in the region. Try gold panning, white water rafting or check out the Hope-Sunrise Historical Society. Click here for more information about Hope.
1 monitored cabinNo hookupsPets OKMax party 8
Getting there
33599 Ranger Station Spur, Seward, AK 99664907-288-3178
BackpackingBikingBirdingCampingDay Use AreaFishingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteMountain BikingPhotographyScenic DriveWhitewater Rafting
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-10341414 · facility
Photo gallery
Roll CS-10341414 · Porcupine Cabin · Seward AK8 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Porcupine Cabin?
Reservations for Porcupine Cabin are made through Recreation.gov. 55 of 183 tracked site-nights are currently open (30.1%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 3 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Porcupine Cabin?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings at Porcupine Cabin in the last 7 days, 3 over 30 days and 3 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Porcupine Cabin?
10 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Jan 10, 2027 at site Porcupine Cabin. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Porcupine Cabin?
February 2027, with 15 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 28.
When is the next open date at Porcupine Cabin?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Thu, Sep 24 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Mar 19, 2027. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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