Juneau Lake Cabin
Juneau Lake Cabin is a remote and rustic place to stay amid south-central Alaska's vast mountain terrain. It is one of several Forest Service cabins along the same trail, and overlooks the scenic Juneau Lake.
The cabin is located north of Sterling Highway on the eastern shore of Juneau Lake. It is surrounded by a spruce and birch forest overlooking the lake and surrounding mountains. A variety of wildlife makes their home in the area.
The 14x17-ft log cabin can accommodate up to eight people, but sleeps four more comfortably. It is equipped with wooden bunks, a table, benches and a wood stove for heat. A splitting maul and crosscut saw are available. An outhouse is provided outside the cabin. There is no electricity, potable water, mattresses, bedding, cooking utensils, or cut firewood at the cabin. Visitors should bring sleeping bags and pads, a cook stove, cooking gear and food. Water taken from the lake should be treated or boiled before consumption.
Reservations
Make Reservations HereVisit recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777 (overseas: 518-885-3639) to check availability and make a reservation. Cabin reservations can be made up to 180 days in advance.
General Information
Juneau Lake Cabin is available for reservations year-round.
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year-round. Check-in/Check-out time is 12pm.
A permit is required to hunt and fish at the Juneau Lake Cabin. Review the Alaska Department of Fish & Game's hunting and fishing regulations.
The trail is closed to horse/pack stock from April 1 to June 30 and is open to over-snow motorized vehicles from Dec. 1 to April 30 every other winter season.
Per night prices range from $50-75 depending on the season. Cabin fees are based on non-peak/peak season/day. Seasons vary by cabin. A non-refundable service fee will be added to each reservation by Recreation.gov
Contact Name: Seward Ranger District Office
Contact Phone: (907) 288-3178
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 60.57617
Longitude: -149.8719
Elevation
13,000 ft
Directions
Juneau Lake Cabin can be accessed by hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, floatplane and snowmobiles during open seasons.
From the Resurrection Pass South Trailhead, at milepost 52 on Sterling Highway, hike 9.5 miles to the cabin. From the Resurrection Pass North Trailhead, at milepost 4 on Resurrection Creek Road, hike 29.3 miles to the cabin. Maps are available online or by calling the Seward Ranger District.
Travel Considerations
Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety and must bring several of their own amenities.
Winter travelers need to be able to evaluate avalanche and over-ice travel conditions. For more current travel conditions call the district office. Visit the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center website for the most current avalanche forecast.
Parking
Parking is available at the trailheads.
Facility and Amenity Information
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
The trail is closed to horse/pack stock from April 1 to June 30.
Other Amenities
For more information on access and regulations pertaining to this cabin, trail conditions, safety precautions and outdoor safety and ethics, please contact the Seward District office.
Recreation Opportunities
Fishing - Lake & Pond Info
Visitors can enjoy boating and fishing for rainbow trout, whitefish, burbot and grayling in Juneau Lake. A canoe with paddles is provided at the cabin. Fishing equipment is not provided, and permits are required to fish or hunt. Visit the Alaska Department of Fish & Game website to review fishing regulations. Types of fishing available: wade, shore, non-motorized boat, float tube, fly, spin, bait, and ice.
Hunting Info
In the open seasons, visitors can hunt for moose, black and brown bears and wolves in the surrounding forest
Viewing Wildlife
Biking - Mountain
Skiing/Snowboarding Info
Cross country skiing is popular in the area.
Snowmobiling Info
Snowmobiling open in the area during open seasons only.