Imagine morning mist lifting over Lake Clark National Park’s Chinitna Bay, a faint breeze moving through the meadow, and brown bears lowering their big muzzles into tidal flats to dig for clams.
Now picture yourself on the deck of your new handcrafted cabin—one of only ten—quietly taking in the spectacle as the day begins.
Our private fly-in Bear Camp is a sustainable base for exploring pristine brown bear habitat, providing remote wilderness accommodations in a truly exclusive setting. On a private inholding surrounded by Lake Clark National Park, Nat Hab’s Alaska Bear Camp lies between the peaks of the Aleutian Range and the headwaters of the largest sockeye salmon fishery in the world.
Beginning with the 2026 season, guests will enjoy a new era of unsurpassed luxurious bear viewing at Alaska Bear Camp, a rare private inholding within Lake Clark National Park. Ten new handcrafted guest cabins and a timber-framed dining lounge will bring comfort to the Bear Coast while preserving everything that has made this one of Alaska’s most exceptional wildlife encounters.
Remote and exclusive, Bear Camp has always been for travelers who want to experience Alaska’s wild coast without crowds. Now that unparalleled access to wildlife will come with a new level of comfort.
What Makes Alaska Bear Camp Extraordinary?
Nestled between forested hillsides and the tidal flats of Chinitna Bay, it sits on a historic private homestead inside Lake Clark National Park, surrounded by protected wilderness. It’s quiet, remote and exclusive—guests arrive by chartered bush plane from Homer, landing directly on the beach beside camp—no roads, no runways and no sign of the outside world.
Coastal brown bears roam freely and without fear. They graze on sedges, wade through tidal channels for salmon, and sometimes pass just yards from camp. Nat Hab’s expert Expedition Leaders interpret these moments with respect for both bears and people, allowing for a sense of quiet connection that few places on Earth still offer.
With two viewing platforms and the ability to explore via our 4×4 Bear Mobile and on foot, Bear Camp offers a premier location for immersive encounters with the world’s largest coastal brown bears.
Alaska Bear Camp has traditionally hosted guests in heated, weatherproof tent cabins with raised wooden floors, beds and a shared bathhouse. Beginning in 2026, those tents will be replaced by 10 handcrafted cabins—each with an ensuite flush toilet, hot-water sink and private deck—alongside a new timber-framed dining lounge with sweeping views of Chinitna Bay.
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What’s New for Alaska Bear Camp in 2026?
Handcrafted Cabins with Ocean Views
Each of the new cabins—five on either side of the dining hall—has been designed to blend seamlessly into the coastal landscape. Birchwood finishes create a warm, natural interior, while large windows, close to floor-to-ceiling, frame uninterrupted views of the bay.
Inside, guests will find twin beds, electrical outlets, a flush toilet, a sink with hot running water and a propane heater to ward off the coastal chill. A nearby bathhouse will continue to offer hot showers.
Outside, a private deck built with recycled-plastic lumber from a local Anchorage supplier provides a sustainable, long-lasting place to sit with coffee in hand and watch the world—or bears and bald eagles—go by.
A Dining Lounge That Brings the Outdoors In
At the heart of Bear Camp, a new timber-framed dining hall and lounge will serve as a gathering space. An expansive new deck outside the dining hall/common area will serve as a combined lounge, dining, presentation and deck space. Of course, we’ll stop everything to watch the bears when they show up.
The dining lounge’s whitewashed cedar walls and tongue-and-groove trim echo the craftsmanship of a classic Alaskan cabin, while two glass garage doors can open on fair-weather days to bring in the fresh sea air.
Here, guests will share gourmet meals prepared with locally sourced ingredients—often wild-caught seafood fresh from Alaskan waters—while eagles soar overhead and the light shifts across the bay. Evenings might include informal guide talks or quiet conversation by lantern light, as twilight lingers late into the northern night.
How Does Comfort Deepen the Alaska Bear Camp Experience?
For many travelers, the beauty of Bear Camp lies in its balance: true wilderness immersion paired with thoughtful stewardship. The new cabins deepen that with greater comfort, allowing for the ability to stay present for the soft clatter of clamshells as bears forage, or the moment when a sow guides her cubs through the sedge meadow. Here, comfort is not separation from the wild but the freedom to appreciate it more fully.
Recycled materials, local craftsmanship and low-impact systems reflect Nat Hab’s ongoing commitment to sustainable practices and innovation. As WWF’s travel partner, Nat Hab continues to demonstrate how adventure travel can directly support wildlife conservation while enhancing guest comfort responsibly.
Comfort & Conservation on Alaska’s Bear Coast
Every enhancement at Nat Hab’s Alaska Bear Camp honors the same principle that has guided Nat Hab from the start: to connect travelers with wild nature in meaningful ways that protect it for generations to come.
Our mission is conservation through exploration: protecting our planet by inspiring travelers, supporting local communities and boldly influencing the entire travel industry.
Alaska Bear Camp’s new cabins and dining lounge ensure that more travelers can experience its spirit deeply, responsibly and comfortably. For those who know the thrill of being close to wild bears—and the peace of remote Alaska—this next chapter promises both familiarity and wonder.
To be among the first to experience the enhanced immersion with brown bears from our private fly-in wilderness base, explore trips that stay at Nat Hab’s Alaska Bear Camp.