Lodge
The quality standard of Alaska luxury fishing and adventure lodge accommodations
Discover our stunning main lodge, a magnificent 7,500 sq. ft. structure crafted from massive scribed logs and river rock, commanding breathtaking views of the Naknek River. Impeccably constructed, fully modernized, and exuding warmth and charm, our lodge is tastefully adorned with captivating art and Alaska artifacts. Take a virtual tour of the lodge to experience its allure firsthand.
With a capacity ranging from 14 to 16 guests, depending on the week in the season, our lodge features 10 guest rooms in the main lodge and two private cabins accommodating four to six guests each. For those seeking exclusivity, private groups of up to 18 can be accommodated with prior arrangements.
About the Guest Rooms
Indulge in the ultimate wilderness escape at our luxury Alaska fishing lodge, where rugged adventure meets refined elegance for an unforgettable experience amidst the pristine beauty of Alaska’s untamed landscapes. Five guest rooms are within the main lodge, all have private baths. Four rooms have either two full-size beds or one queen and one full, and one room has a king-sized bed.
Two private cabins are also available. The cabins are made of massive logs and river rock to match the lodge. Within each cabin are two bedroom suites, each with a queen bed and private bath. Each cabin has a loft with two twin beds and a third bathroom. Each cabin has an indoor sitting area and a covered outdoor porch overlooking the Naknek River. The cabins are 75 feet from the main lodge and are connected by a boardwalk. The riverside hot tub is only 35 feet away. The cabins can be reserved at extra cost by guests desiring private bedrooms or by families.
Lodge Amenities
Crystal Creek Lodge Amenities: At Crystal Creek Lodge, the details set our luxury Alaska fishing lodge apart. We meticulously craft an environment of exceptional comfort and subtle inspiration to complement our comprehensive guiding fishing & adventure program and reputation for extraordinary service.
Distinctive amenities and appointments at Crystal Creek Lodge
Rooms:
- New beds 2023
- A queen or king-sized bed in every room
- Black-out blinds in every room
- Private full bathroom and vanity, walk-in showers
- High-speed internet; a dedicated DSL line for every room
- Private wall safe
- In-room espresso machine
- Guest robes
Lodge:
- Bar with a premium selection of bottled beer, tap beer, and premium spirits, and adjoining game room with pool table, foosball, dart board, and card accessories.
- Wine cellar with an extensive list of premium wines
- Fitness center with free weights and bench, elliptical trainer, Stairmaster, recumbent bike, and treadmill.
- Hot tub with capacity for eight persons
- Massage therapist on staff and private massage room
- gift shop
- Guest “mud” room with personal storage bays and forced air wader dryers.
- Tackle room holding waders, dry bags, rods, reels, and tackle for complimentary use by all guests
- Riverside outdoor screened smoking lounge
- Gift shop
- Guest laundry service
Dining:
- Accommodation of special dietary needs on advance notice
- Breakfasts and dinner served to order
- Plated meal service
- Choice of seafood or meat entree nightly
- Paired wines for each entree and ala carte wine list
- hors d’ourves nightly
Amenities include a mud room with lockers and wader dryers, laundry service, a bar and game room, and two separate relaxation/reading areas. There is a massage therapy room and a screened, outdoor hot tub. We do not have television by choice.
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Our goal is to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible
Dining
A chef’s kitchen is adjacent to a dining room overlooking the Naknek River. The kitchen is open to guests, and you are welcome to watch our Chef de Cuisine & kitchen staff and converse with them as they prepare your meals and serve the table. Our kitchen provides some of the very best dining available in Alaska.
More on the Crystal Creek Lodge dining experience 🎥
Our food philosophy emphasizes fresh and, whenever possible, local ingredients. We gather the highest quality ingredients available, then prepare and serve delicious meals. Our chefs have complete freedom to create, and they use whatever inspiration hits them for the day, along with the ingredients immediately fresh and available from purveyors and our greenhouse.
Foods from the land and the seas surrounding Alaska are featured whenever possible. We buy fresh garden vegetables, herbs, and potatoes from Alaska farms and fresh Alaskan salmon, halibut, King Crab, Kachemak Bay oysters, Spot Shrimp, and scallops. We also love land meats and feature beef, chicken, duck, pork, and lamb from Alaska growers prepared in various fashions and served alongside the seafood. Being at the apex of the Pacific Rim, we will feature Asian and West Coast culinary styles along with some twists on classics of continental Europe.
Our salmon is fresh yet if you would like to dine on salmon you caught or wild duck or ptarmigan you harvested, our kitchen staff will create a memorable meal or hors d’oeuvres on request.
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Beer, Wine and Liquor
Crystal Creek Lodge has a licensed bar stocked with a wide variety of domestic and imported beers and spirits. We have two delicious varieties of Alaskan microbrew beers on tap.
More on our Wine Offerings
We also appreciate wine and have a wine cellar. Featured is an extensive list of fine wines from around the world to complement the dinner menu. While our actual wine list is substantially longer, and varied and averages about 50 selections in a given year, here is a sampling of the selections;
Chardonnay: Miner Wild Yeast, Napa, California
Sauvignon Blanc: Cloudy Bay, Marlborough, New Zealand
Pinot Gris: Cloudline, Oregon
Viognier: Miner Simpson Vineyard, Napa, California
Champagne: Roederer Estate Brut Premier, Anderson Valley, California
Pinot Noir: Kosta Browne Russian River and Sonoma Coast, California
Malbec: Achaval Ferrer, Mendoza, Argentina
Cabernet Sauvignon: Caymus, Napa Valley, California
Merlot: Twomey, Napa, California
Red Zinfandel: Ridge Geyserville, Sonoma, California
Genache: Chateau de Beaucastel, France
Bordeaux: Chateau St. Pierre Pomeral, France
Guests are welcome to bring their bottles of wine to share with friends at our table.
Enjoy our variety. You are at an above-average quality vacation destination, so all beer, wine, and spirit selections are of above-average quality.
Crystal Creek Lodge is ideally situated on the banks of the Naknek River near King Salmon, Alaska, providing convenient access to the pristine wilderness of Katmai National Park & Preserve.
Mending Souls While Bending Rods
Well, what can I say about another fabulous adventure at Crystal Creek? The “Foursome” is unanimous in its opinion that our experience was incredible, beyond all expectations!! You, Heather, Alex, the guides and staff were terrific! The culinary exposition was fabulous, best ever!! I came home exhausted, delighted and fatter than ever :). The trip was such a refreshing break from all the current challenges life presents. You do realize, I hope, that you and your staff are “menders” of souls. Every day you plant us in some pristine spot of awesome beauty and let nature renew our spirits. What a gift!!! Ever grateful.