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ALASKA RECREATIONAL & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY

20 ACRES WITH PRIVATE AIRSTRIP ACCESS IN THE DENALI CORRIDOR

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A Historic Alaskan Landmark, Fully Restored and Ready for Its Next Chapter

Historic Chulitna River Lodge has been thoughtfully and extensively restored from the ground up, preserving its historic character while incorporating the infrastructure, amenities, and modern comforts today's guests expect. Years of vision, craftsmanship, and investment have transformed this iconic property into a turnkey hospitality destination that is ready for immediate operation.

For the right owner, the work is already done. The restoration is complete, the property has been reestablished as a premier wilderness retreat, and the foundation is firmly in place for future success. Rather than taking on a renovation project, the next steward of Historic Chulitna River Lodge has the rare opportunity to step into a fully realized asset and focus on what comes next building a thriving business, creating unforgettable guest experiences, and expanding upon the property's extraordinary potential.

Whether envisioned as a luxury lodge, destination resort, event venue, corporate retreat, or legacy family investment, this is a property where the next chapter begins on day one.

The restoration is complete. The opportunity is just beginning.

Located along the world-famous Parks Highway in the heart of Alaska's renowned Denali tourism corridor, this exceptional 20-acre property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a strategically positioned recreational, aviation, and development tract directly across from Historic Chulitna River Lodge.

With private 1600 foot airstrip access, highway frontage, and expansive acreage, the property offers a unique combination of accessibility, visibility, and future potential in one of Alaska's most sought-after tourism and recreation regions.

Whether envisioned as a fly-in retreat, hospitality expansion site, recreational basecamp, commercial support property, aviation facility, cabin development, or long-term investment, this property provides a foundation for numerous possibilities.

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS

• 20.00 acres of Alaska land

• Parks Highway location

• Directly across from Historic Chulitna River Lodge

• Private airstrip access

• Excellent visibility and accessibility

• Small existing structure on site

• Level terrain with development potential

• Located within Alaska's Denali tourism corridor

• Year-round recreational appeal

• Convenient access between Anchorage and Fairbanks

• Rare aviation-accessible acreage

• Strong long-term investment potential

Lazy Bear Cabin 

Originally built in 1970, Lazy Bear Cabin is a cozy 300-square-foot, single-story log cabin featuring one bedroom and accommodations for up to 2 guests with one queen bed. Located across the highway from the main property, this dry cabin offers a private and rustic retreat. Guests have access to two full bathrooms located in the common area of Bunker Lodge.

The cabin features a traditional potbelly wood-burning stove, ideal for heating the cabin and brewing coffee., Constructed with log construction on conventional flooring, the cabin received significant updates between 2022 and 2023, including a new metal roof Property Features

• Built in 1970
• 300 sq ft
• Single-story log construction
• 1 bedroom
• Sleeps 2
• One queen bed
• Dry cabin
• Located across the highway from the main property
• Access to two full bathrooms in Bunker Lodge
• Potbelly wood-burning stove for heat and coffee brewing

Metal roof, electrical, and HVAC updated in 2022-2023

Denali View Cabin 

Originally built in 1970, the Denali View Cabin is a cozy 400-square-foot, single-story log cabin featuring one bedroom and accommodations for up to 3 guests with one full-size bed and one twin bed. This dry cabin offers a rustic Alaskan retreat while providing access to two full bathrooms located in the common area of Bunker Lodge. Guests can prepare meals using the propane range and gas oven, and the cabin includes pots, pans, cooking essentials, and a self-contained hand-washing sink.

Situated across the highway from the main lodge property, the cabin offers added privacy while maintaining convenient access to lodge amenities.

Constructed with authentic log construction on a conventional foundation, the cabin received significant updates between 2022 and 2023, including a new metal roof, electrical system upgrades, and HVAC improvements.

Property Features

• Built in 1970
• 400 sq ft
• Single-story log construction
• 1 bedroom
• Sleeps 3
• One full-size bed and one twin bed
• Dry cabin
• Outdoor privy (toilet)
• Access to two full bathrooms in Bunker Lodge
• Propane range and gas oven
• Pots, pans, and cooking essentials included
• Self-contained hand-washing sink
• Small generator storage building - approximately 50 sq ft Located behind Denali View Cabin. 

AVIATION ADVANTAGE

Brothers Majors Registered Unrestricted Airfield

One of the property's most valuable features is its private airstrip access.

• Fly-in accessibility

• Private aviation opportunities

• Charter operation potential

• Recreational aviation use

• Aviation-oriented development possibilities

• Rare combination of highway and air access

Properties offering both road access and aviation accessibility are increasingly difficult to find in Alaska's recreation and tourism markets.

LOCATION ADVANTAGES

Strategically positioned in the Trapper Creek area along the Parks Highway.

Nearby destinations include:

• Historic Chulitna River Lodge

• Denali State Park

• Denali National Park

• Talkeetna

• Chulitna River

• Susitna Valley

• Alaska Range

• Talkeetna Mountains

• Alaska Railroad excursions

• Countless lakes, rivers, and wilderness areas

RECREATION

The surrounding area is recognized worldwide for outdoor adventure and wilderness experiences.

• World-class fishing

• Hunting opportunities

• Wildlife viewing

• Moose and bear habitat

• Hiking and backcountry exploration

• Snowmachining

• ATV recreation

• Photography expeditions

• Northern Lights viewing

• River adventures

• Flightseeing opportunities

• Denali excursions

DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL

This property offers flexibility for a variety of future uses, including:

• Fly-in lodge support property

• Hospitality expansion

• Cabin development

• Recreational retreat

• Aviation facility

• RV or campground concept

• Equipment and storage facility

• Tourism-related business

• Corporate retreat property

• Private Alaska basecamp

• Long-term land investment

INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS

• 20-acre tract in a highly desirable tourism corridor

• Adjacent to established hospitality infrastructure

• Private airstrip access

• Parks Highway exposure

• Recreation-driven location

• Limited availability of comparable acreage

• Strong tourism and outdoor recreation market

• Significant future development potential

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Lazy Bear Cabin 

Denali View Cabin 

Brothers Majors Registered Unrestricted Airfield

Why Guests Travel to Experience Historical Chulitna River Lodge 

PROPERTY SUMMARY

Opportunities to acquire 20 contiguous acres with private airstrip access along the Parks Highway in Alaska's Denali corridor are exceptionally rare. Positioned directly across from Historic Chulitna River Lodge and surrounded by some of Alaska's most iconic recreational destinations, this property offers a unique blend of accessibility, aviation utility, development potential, and long-term investment appeal. Whether for recreation, business, hospitality, or future development, this is a property with the location and attributes to support a wide range of visions.

Directions:

29054 N Parks Hwy Trapper Creek AK 99683

Showing Instructions:

 Call listing licensee Thomas M Lucas III 907-521-5511