USFS - Chugach National Forest Recreation Cabins
Kenai Peninsula Area
Note: There are 19 national forest public recreation cabins in the Kenai Peninsula area. Motor vehicle and horse closure are in effect for certain times of year for all cabins on trails. Horses must be tied a minimum of 200 feet from any public recreation cabin, lake, stream or trail.
Updated: October 7, 1998
Crow Pass (G-1)
- Location: Chugach Mountains.
- Elevation: 3,400 feet
- Access: Via Crow Creek Trail 3 miles from Crow Pass trailhead.
- Cabin Style: A-frame with loft, 6 bunks, sleeps 10 with space in loft, no stove.
- Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
- Description: Cabin is above timberline. Main attractions are the alpine setting, mining ruins and Raven Glacier nearby.
- Wildlife: marmot, brown bear, black bear, mountain goats.
- Seasonal Use: June 1 thru Sept. 30
- Topo Map: N.A.
Upper Paradise Lake (S-1)
- Location: Kenai Mountains.
- Elevation: 1,340 feet
- Access: Via floatplane (15 minutes from Moose Pass; 25 minutes from Seward). There is no maintained trail to this cabin.
- Cabin Style: 12x14 foot cabin. Bunks six; wood stove. Very limited firewood in area.
- Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
- Description: Boat provided. Scenic area.
- Wildlife: Moose, brown bear, black bear, mountain goats.
- Fishing: Grayling.
- Seasonal Use: N.A.
- Topo Map: N.A.
Crescent Lake (S-2)
- Location: Kenai Mountains.
- Elevation: 1,450 feet
- Access: Via Crescent Creek Trail (6.5 miles from trailhead) or via floatplane (15 minutes from Moose Pass; 20 minutes from Cooper Landing).
- Cabin Style: 12x14 foot cabin. Bunks six; wood stove.
- Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
- Description: Boat provided. Scenic area.
- Wildlife: Moose, brown bear, black bear, and Dall sheep.
- Fishing: Grayling fishing in lake (check with ADF&G for special regulations).
- Seasonal Use: N.A.
- Topo Map: N.A.
Lower Paradise Lake (S-3)
- Location: Kenai Mountains.
- Elevation: 1,200 feet
- Access: Via floatplane (15 minutes from Moose Pass; 20 minutes from Seward).
- Cabin Style: 12x14 foot cabin. Bunks six; wood stove. Very limited supply of firewood in area.
- Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
- Description: Boat provided.
- Wildlife: Moose, brown bear, black bear, and mountain goat.
- Fishing: Grayling fishing.
- Seasonal Use: N.A.
- Topo Map: N.A.
Upper Russian Lake (S-4)
- Location: Kenai Mountains.
- Elevation: 700 feet
- Access: Via Russian Lakes Trail (12 miles from Russian River Campground parking and 9 miles from Cooper Lake trailhead) or via floatplane (20 minutes from Seward; 20 minutes from Cooper Landing).
- Cabin Style: Rustic log cabin. Bunks four; wood stove.
- Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
- Description: Boat provided.
- Wildlife: Moose, brown bear, black bear, Dall sheep and wolf.
- Fishing: Rainbow trout fishing.
- Seasonal Use: N.A.
- Topo Map: N.A.
Aspen Flats (S-5)
- Location: Kenai Mountains.
- Elevation: 600 feet
- Access: Via Russian Lakes Trail (9 miles from Russian River Campground parking area and 12 miles from the Cooper Lake trailhead).
- Cabin Style: 12x14 foot cabin. Bunks six; wood stove.
- Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
- Description: N.A.
- Wildlife: Moose, brown bear, black bear, and wolf.
- Fishing: Rainbow trout, Dolly Varden.
- Seasonal Use: N.A.
- Topo Map: N.A.
Trout Lake (S-6)
- Location: Kenai Mountains.
- Elevation: 1,269 feet
- Access: Via Resurrection Pass Trail (7 miles from south trailhead) or via floatplane (10 minutes from Cooper Landing).
- Cabin Style: A-frame cabin with loft. Bunks six; wood stove. Limited firewood in area.
- Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
- Description: Boat provided.
- Wildlife: Moose, brown bear, black bear, Dall sheep and wolf.
- Fishing: Lake trout and rainbow trout.
- Seasonal Use: N.A.
- Topo Map: N.A.
Romig (S-7)
- Location: Kenai Mountains.
- Elevation: 1,300 feet
- Access: Via Resurrection Pass Trail (9 miles from south trailhead) or via floatplane (10 minutes from Cooper Landing).
- Cabin Style: 12x14 foot cabin. Bunks six; wood stove.
- Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
- Description: Boat provided.
- Wildlife: Moose, brown bear, black bear, Dall sheep and wolf.
- Fishing: Lake trout, rainbow trout, grayling, and burbot fishing.
- Seasonal Use: N.A.
- Topo Map: N.A.
Juneau Lake (S-8)
- Location: Kenai Mountains.
- Elevation: 1,300 feet
- Access: Via Resurrection Pass Trail (9.5 miles from south trailhead) or via floatplane (20 minutes from Moose Pass; 10 minutes from Cooper Landing).
- Cabin Style: 12x14 foot cabin (remodeled in 1992). Bunks six; wood stove.
- Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
- Description: Boat provided.
- Wildlife: Loons, Moose, brown bear, black bear, and wolf.
- Fishing: Lake trout, rainbow trout, grayling, and burbot fishing.
- Seasonal Use: N.A.
- Topo Map: N.A.
Swan Lake (S-9)
- Location: Kenai Mountains.
- Elevation: 1,400 feet
- Access: Via Resurrection Pass Trail (13 miles from south trailhead) or via floatplane (30 minutes from Moose Pass; 15 minutes from Cooper Landing).
- Cabin Style: 12x14 foot cabin. Bunks six; wood stove.
- Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
- Description: Boat provided.
- Wildlife: Moose, brown bear, black bear, caribou, and wolf.
- Fishing: Lake trout, rainbow trout, and freshwater salmon fishing.
- Seasonal Use: N.A.
- Topo Map: N.A.
West Swan Lake (S-10)
- Location: Kenai Mountains.
- Elevation: 1,400 feet
- Access: Via floatplane (30 minutes from Moose Pass; 15 minutes from Cooper Landing). No maintained trail to cabin - recommend fly-in only. Limited winter access requires crossing lake ice.
- Cabin Style: 12x14 foot cabin. Bunks six; wood stove.
- Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
- Description: Boat provided.
- Wildlife: Moose, brown bear, black bear, caribou, and wolf.
- Fishing: Lake trout, rainbow trout, and freshwater salmon fishing.
- Seasonal Use: N.A.
- Topo Map: N.A.
Devil's Pass (S-11)
- Location: Kenai Mountains.
- Elevation: 2,400 feet
- Access: Via Resurrection Pass Trail (17.2 miles from south trailhead; 21.6 miles from the north trailhead) or via Devil's Pass Trail (10 miles from trailhead).
- Cabin Style: A-framed cabin with loft. Bunks eight; oil stove (use No. 1 fuel oil or kerosene). Cabin is above timberline. Stove fuel is not provided.
- Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
- Description: N.A.
- Wildlife: Moose, brown bear, black bear, Dall sheep, caribou, and wolf.
- Fishing: N.A.
- Seasonal Use: N.A.
- Topo Map: N.A.
East Creek (S-12)
- Location: Kenai Mountains.
- Elevation: 2,200 feet
- Access: Via Resurrection Pass Trail (14.5 miles from north trailhead).
- Cabin Style: 12x14 foot cabin. Bunks six; wood stove.
- Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
- Description: N.A.
- Wildlife: Moose, brown bear, black bear, Dall sheep, caribou, and wolf.
- Fishing: N.A.
- Seasonal Use: N.A.
- Topo Map: N.A.
Caribou Creek (S-13)
- Location: Kenai Mountains.
- Elevation: 1,000 feet
- Access: Via Resurrection Pass Trail (7.1 miles from north trailhead near town of Hope).
- Cabin Style: 12x14 foot cabin (remodeled in 1991). Bunks six; wood stove.
- Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
- Description: N.A.
- Wildlife: Moose, brown bear, black bear, Dall sheep, wolf and mountain goat.
- Fishing: N.A.
- Seasonal Use: N.A.
- Topo Map: N.A.
Fox Creek (S-14)
- Location: Kenai Mountains.
- Elevation: 1,500 feet
- Access: Via Resurrection Pass Trail (11.5 miles from north trailhead near the town of Hope).
- Cabin Style: 12x14 foot cabin. Bunks six; wood stove.
- Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
- Description: N.A.
- Wildlife: Moose, brown bear, black bear, Dall sheep, and wolf.
- Fishing: N.A.
- Seasonal Use: N.A.
- Topo Map: N.A.
Resurrection River (S-15)
- Location: On Resurrection River Trail (between Martin and Boulder Creeks) 0.75 mile downstream from Resurrection River's confluence with Boulder Creek.
- Elevation: 50 feet
- Access: Via Resurrection River Trail (6.5 miles from trailhead on Exit Glacier Road). This road is not plowed in winter. Very limited access in winter.
- Cabin Style: 12x14 foot cabin. Bunks six; wood stove.
- Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
- Description: N.A.
- Wildlife: Moose, brown bear, black bear, and Dall sheep.
- Fishing: N.A.
- Seasonal Use: N.A.
- Topo Map: N.A.
Barber (S-16)
- Location: Kenai Mountains.
- Elevation: 400 feet
- Access: Via Russian Lakes Trail (4 miles from Russian River Campground parking area) or via floatplane (25 minutes from Seward; 22 minutes from Cooper Landing). Limited winter access - ice crossing may be necessary.
- Cabin Style: 16x20 foot cabin. Bunks five; wood stove. Features for the disabled; ramps at front and rear doors, large pit toilet, boat dock, and ramp for wheelchair users. (There is an accessible trail connecting the cabin with the boat dock.)
- Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
- Description: Boat provided.
- Wildlife: Moose, brown bear, black bear, and wolf.
- Fishing: Rainbow trout fishing.
- Seasonal Use: N.A.
- Topo Map: N.A.
Crescent Saddle (S-17)
- Location: On the south shore of Crescent Lake in the Kenai Mountains.
- Elevation: 1,450 feet
- Access: Via trail (11 miles from Crescent Lake trailhead; 7.5 miles from Carter Lake trailhead) and floatplane (15 minutes from Moose Pass; 20 minutes from Cooper Landing). Limited winter and spring access via Carter Lake Trail due to avalanche hazard on Crescent Lake Trail. Low standard, primitive trail along Crescent Lake to cabin. Limited winter access, ice crossing may be necessary.
- Cabin Style: 12x14 foot cabin. Bunks six. Oil stove
- Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
- Description: Boat provided.
- Wildlife: Moose, brown bear, black bear, mountain goat, and Dall sheep.
- Fishing: Trophy sized grayling.
- Seasonal Use: N.A.
- Topo Map: N.A.
Dale Clemens (S-18)
- Location: Overlooking Seward and Resurrection Bay.
- Elevation: 1,750 feet
- Access: Via winter route of the Lost Lake Trail (4 miles from trailhead).
- Cabin Style: 14x18 foot cabin. Bunks six. Propane heating stove (limited propane provided; should bring in mantles).
- Unapproved Water Source: N.A.
- Description: N.A.
- Wildlife: Moose, brown bear, and black bear.
- Fishing: N.A.
- Seasonal Use: N.A.
- Topo Map: N.A.
Home Page | USFS
Cabins Tongass | USFS
Cabins Chugach | New Listings Registration
Bears | Order Catalog | Other Helpful Sites
