Public-use cabin

Cowee Meadow Cabin

Point Bridget State Park cabin 2.5 miles from the mile 39 trailhead.

Point Bridget State Park · Alaska State Parks

Sleeps: 8
Heat: None
Fuel provided: No
Water source: Creek (treat)
Fee per night: 60 USD
Max stay nights: 3
Booking url: dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspcabins
Access modes: Hike · Boat · Ski
Hike distance: 2.5 mi
Winter access: Yes

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A 12 × 16 ft cabin in Point Bridget State Park, 39 miles north of Juneau. Hike 2.5 miles from the trailhead at mile 39 Glacier Highway (or arrive by small boat); ski or snowshoe in winter, no motorized vehicles. Sleeps eight on wooden platforms with a kerosene stove (bring fuel), table and latrine. Treat creek water. Fall salmon runs bring fishing to Cowee Creek and bears to the area. $60 per night.

Location

Connected places & operators

An orange backpack hangs on a weathered driftwood root on a rocky beach, with turquoise water and snow-capped mountains beyond.

Reference 184

Trail

Point Bridget Trail

Distance: 3.4 mi
Difficulty: Moderate
Route type: Out and back

Muskeg, meadow and beach trail to Berners Bay and Point Bridget, with three state cabins.

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Cabins

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Last updated 2026-11-09

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