Painter Creek Lodge is a rare and unforgettable retreat deep in the heart of Alaska’s remote Peninsula. Set on 15± acres of private land and surrounded by more than 4 million acres of protected wilderness, this full-service lodge has stood as a quiet outpost since 1983. Located 100± miles south of King Salmon and nearly 400 miles from the nearest road, it is one of Alaska’s most isolated locations.
The lodge is positioned beside a pristine 40± mile river and creek system that flows into the renowned Bristol Bay. With no road access and no neighboring lodges or camps, the area offers unmatched privacy and a profound sense of solitude. Clear, winding streams course through the landscape, framed by sweeping tundra and low alpine ridges.
A 4,000± foot airstrip allows direct access to the property, which sits beneath the towering Aleutian Range. Glacier-capped Mount Chiginagak rises to 7,000± feet nearby, creating a dramatic backdrop for the surrounding terrain. Throughout the summer, the landscape is alive with vibrant energy and changing light, from long golden evenings to misty mornings over the river.
The main lodge is a welcoming space with a fireplace, fly-tying corner, library, and a dining room offering expansive views of the wilderness beyond. Accommodations include three duplex guest cabins, each with a twin and double bed, private bath, modern heating, and generous room for gear and comfort.
Additional fly-out locations within 20 miles offer access to remote areas rarely seen or touched. These locations provide an opportunity to connect with vast, untouched parts of Alaska that remain unchanged by time.
In a region where much of the backcountry has grown increasingly trafficked, Painter Creek Lodge continues to offer rare and authentic isolation—a place where the landscape speaks louder than the world beyond.
