Softuk Bar Cabin
Softuk Bar Cabin is a 12 x 14-foot rustic cabin that can accommodate up to 6 people. Cabin amenities include a table, wood stove, oil stove, splitting maul, saw, rainwater catchment barrel, an outhouse.
Cabin guests should bring their own supply of kerosene or #1 stove oil. Typically, one gallon/day is sufficient.
No running water, electricity, mattress or bedding, cooking utensils, cut firewood or stove oil is provided onsite.
Reservations
Visit recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777 (overseas: 518-885-3639) to check availability and make a reservation. Cabin reservations can be made up to 180 days in advance.
General Information
The old townsite of Katalla is about four miles east of the cabin. In 1902 the first oil production well was drilled in Katalla, though there are few signs left today, and no original buildings standing. Please note that most of the townsite and drilling areas are on private land. There is an old graveyard in a dismal stand of Sitka spruce on the eastern shore of Lake Kahuntla. It’s hard to find, but worth the search. Here's a hint – it’s surrounded on three sides by swamps so take your hip boots. Don't say we never give you anything. If you hike toward Katalla, you will reach Cape Martin - a rocky point that is difficult to cross at high tide, so check the tide tables.
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year-round. Check-in/Check-out time is 12pm.
Per night prices range from $50-60 depending on the season. Cabin fees are based on non-peak/peak season. Seasons vary by cabin. A non-refundable service fee will be added to each reservation by Recreation.gov
Contact Name: Cordova Ranger District office
Contact Phone: (907) 424-7661
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 60.20367
Longitude: -144.6455
Directions
The cabin is located 45 miles southeast of Cordova on Softuk Bar of the Gulf of Alaska. By air it is 25 minutes from Cordova. Please consult local tide tables and check the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's website for the most current tide predictions.
The cabin rests on a beach berm surrounded by alder and spruce
Travel Considerations
Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety and must bring several of their own amenities.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Fishing - River/Stream Info
There is good salmon fishing and razor clam digging by the cabin. Visit the Alaska Department of Fish & Game's website to review fishing regulations and purchase a license.
If you go clamming, read up on paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) and current regulations for size and quantity limits. Cases from eating razor clams are relatively rare but do occur. Also, think seriously about how many clams you want to clean. Digging razor clams is addictive (Just one more!), but the fun is over when you’ve been sitting on the porch shucking clams and swatting no-see-ums for two hours and still have half a bucket to go.
Note: Salmon fish counts are monitored throughout Alaska and determine the daily limits for sport, commercial and subsistence fishing. Anyone fishing in Alaska should be aware that the limits are subject to change and/or restriction depending on the fish count.
Emergency orders, often restricting the harvest of king salmon, can be issued at any time and have the same force and effect as law. Be sure to check the ADF&G's Emergency Order and Press Releases page prior to fishing.