SHOUP CABINS
The cabins are remote, in the woods, in a boreal rain forest. It will have vegetation growth around it. There may be present, or signs of, squirrels, bats, bears, voles, and other wildlife. There is not running water nor electricity and you pack in/pack out.
CABIN NOTICES
For all cabins:
Please confirm that you understand this is a REMOTE cabin, with all that comes with that---shrubs, evidence of animals, outhouse, etc. The cabins must be reached by private boat, floatplane, or commercial water taxi service. Please purify all water before drinking. It is best to bring enough fresh water for your stay.
As is recommended throughout Alaska, be sure to pack the essentials: bear spray, bug spray as well as warm and waterproof layers to be ready for whatever Mother Nature decides to throw at you.
Latrines are located almost directly behind each cabin. Plan on providing your own toilet paper should none be found at the latrine.
CHECK WATER TAXI COSTS BEFORE RESERVING A CABIN!
Reach out to Hipcamp support if you need help with a cancellation. 50% refund up to 1 week before check in time starts.
For Moraine and Kittiwake:
This cabin can be reached by water only and may include a substantial, moderately difficult hike in and/or out. The cabin is on the inner lagoon on the east side.
For Kittiwake
Also, please confirm that you understand that someone stole one of the four bed mats from Kittiwake cabin and we do not know when we will be able to replace it.
Cabins in the months of Jan-mid-June and Sept-Dec
Also, please confirm that you understand that Jan-mid-June and Sept-Dec are Winter camping. There may still be snow blocking the door to the outhouse. The heating stove works and uses kerosene.
Cancellations:
Here is the guide a camper can follow:
https://support.hipcamp.com/hc/en-us/articles/360024822752-How-do-I-cancel-a-booking-
or Reach out to Hipcamp support if you need help with a cancellation.
50% refund up to 1week before check in time starts.
Currently cabins are accessible by water only : see our water taxi suggestions below.
We are trying to get a map showing the cabins, but that is taking time. Here are GPS coordinates.
Kittiwake Cabin : N 61D-08'-52.07", W146D-35'-40.95"
Note: A mattress in Kittiwake Cabin has been stolen. Currently, only 3 of the bunks have mattresses.
Moraine Cabin: N 61D-08'-51.34, W146D-35'-45.60"
McCallister Cabin: N 61D-08'-2.87", W 146D-35'-49.10"
NOTE: This year is a little more hiking than in past years because the entry has gotten so shallow that Valdez Water Taxi can't get in very close. Moraine and Kittiwake require a hike to get to them that may include crossing rocks at the water's edge and swamp areas with streams. Boots are recommended, preferably waterproof. Traveling very light is recommended. Moderate fitness needed.
1. All cabins have a vault toilet nearby. Bring your own toilet paper.
2. All cabins have 4 double beds with mats. Bring your own bedding.
3. All cabins have a “picnic table” inside and a fire ring outside. Bring your own cooking utensils and firewood.
4. . Water is available at streams near all cabins. Bring a container and purifying tablets if wanted.
5. FYI regards luggage on water taxi to Shoup Bay with your group.
Pack light.
Backpacks. Stuff sacks. Dry bags.
Coolers not to exceed 40 lbs
Weight limit 50 lb pp max .
Potable water available from nearby streams .
Pack only what you are able to carry for a 20 min wilderness hike.
3). Brown bears and black bears are found throughout PWS including Shoup Bay. Make noise. Carry bear spray. Observe all bear safety protocols.
4). Plan your travel to water taxi pickup points ensuring adequate time and nothing left behind. The tide will not wait for your frantic phone search.
PLEASE CHECK WATER TAXI COSTS BEFORE RESERVING A CABIN!
Cancellations:
Here is the guide a camper can follow:
https://support.hipcamp.com/hc/en-us/articles/360024822752-How-do-I-cancel-a-booking-
or Reach out to Hipcamp support if you need help with a cancellation.
50% refund up to 1week before check in time starts.
Check cabin availability and make reservations HERE.
Cabins not available for DAV discount reservations
Some campers are currently having difficulties making reservations. Sometimes sites that are available are not showing up as available, or they get to the Book button, but that does not move forward. IF YOU ARE HAVING TROUBLE BOOKING PLEASE EMAIL Lanette@valdezadventure.com or call 972-835-6039 so I can help. Right now HipCamp says “There are known bugs reported on the app so we have been advising Host's to have campers forgo the app for now and use a browser or else use the app on a different device. The Engineer team has been working diligently to get the app running smoothly as it is expected to!”
All cabins are accessible by boat only. McAllister cabin is located at the mouth of Shoup Bay. There is a narrow, shallow, channel that leads to the inner lagoon where Moraine and Kittiwake cabins are located.
Kittiwake Cabin
Cabin rentals are available by reservation online only for $75/night.
Daily cabin check-out is 11am and check-in is noon.
As is recommended throughout Alaska, be sure to pack the essentials: bear spray, bug spray as well as warm and waterproof layers to be ready for whatever Mother Nature decides to throw at you.
Kerosene stoves are provided in the cabins; plan on bringing between 1 - 2 gallons of kerosene per day depending on weather and your own comfort preferences.
Read this info sheet for more details on how to plan and thrive on your trip into Prince William Sound.
A few notes on cancellations:
Cancellations:
Here is the guide a camper can follow:
https://support.hipcamp.com/hc/en-us/articles/360024822752-How-do-I-cancel-a-booking-
or
Reach out to Hipcamp support if you need help with a cancellation
50% refund up to 1week before check in time starts.
Nights not spent are not refunded.
No funding nor maintenance from the state is provided for these facilities. Please help us continue to keep these open for use by paying day use and overnight fees and packing your trash out with you.
Water taxi services for Shoup Cabins:
Valdez Water Taxi and Tours, Josh Miller, 907-255-5380
Service may also be provided by kayaking outfitters
An important word about Valdez weather and glaciers . . .
Valdez weather reports are notoriously innacurate. Any forecast further than three days out should not be considered reliable. There are a number of "microclimates" in the area, so weather in town can be different than in the Sound, which can be different than Thompson Pass. Be suspicious of weather reports that call for days or weeks on end of rain. That may mean it's going to be gray and sprinkly intermittently or may mean a steady rain. It's impossible to know unless you're here so simply plan accordingly. Bring layers and rain gear, and enjoy Mother Nature in all her moods and glory.
We also suggest you read this informative article before visiting area glaciers. https://www.asf.alaska.edu/blog/glacier-danger-safety/
Policies: Credit cards (MasterCard/Visa/Discover) are accepted for payment when making reservations online. All reservations can be made 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Daily cabin check-in and check-out is Noon. Changes or cancellation must be done by email by sending a request with name, dates and reservation number to events@valdezadventure.com. If you arrive late or leave early, nights not spent are not refunded. Reservations cancelled less than 14 days prior to arrival will NOT be refunded - Cancellation notice fee will apply ($25 for campsite, $35 for cabins). Only written cancellation requests will be considered. Email cancellation requests to Lanette@valdezadventure.com. Valdez Adventure Alliance is a permittee of Alaska State Parks. Alaska Department of Natural Resources Kenai/Prince William Sound Area Office PO Box 1247 Soldotna, AK 99669.