Lodging

Goodnews River Lodge is the only full service fishing lodge on this three branch river system.

The camp is made up of 10 Weatherport guest tents, each elevated off the ground, and connected to the main common area by a mostly elevated walkway. Each tent has a metal door with a window in the front, and a frame window in the rear, allowing for cross ventilation. Each tent is supplied with a propane heater, and a propane lamp should any guest wish for light after the generator is turned off at 10:30pm. (It comes on at 5:00am so there is full power to all tents in the morning). The common area consists of a dining tent, which also houses a sitting area, fly tying bench, and a shop for souvenirs. Next to it is the bath facility, with 6 complete baths, each with a shower, water heater, and a chemical toilet. This facility connects to a heated drying tent for guest’s and guide’s waders, jackets, etc, and is kept warm all night so all clothes are dry for the next day's fishing.

The commercial kitchen features standard Alaskan fare, from steak to salmon, and can accommodate most requests. A full breakfast buffet starts the day at 7:00am. Dinners are a choice of 3 entrees and a fish dish every day. Lunches are a sandwich board with many choices, and there is always hot soup available for anyone who wants to come in for lunch. Shore lunches are provided upon request. Since the tents are located right on the river, you can fall asleep to the splashing of the migrating fish.