Upper Russian Lake Cabin
A 12 x 14-foot rustic log cabin set back from the northern shore of Upper Russian Lake surrounded by an open grove of cottonwoods with views of the lake and mountains beyond.
This cabin sleeps 4, and has a table, wood stove, splitting maul, crosscut saw, outhouse, and rowboat with oars.
Not included: running water, electricity, mattresses or bedding, cooking utensils, or cut firewood.
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
The Upper Russian 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 fish at the Upper Russian Lake Cabin. Review the Alaska Department of Fish & Game's fishing regulations.
Russian Lakes Trail is closed year-round to motorized vehicles from Russian River Campground to Upper Russian Lake Cabin. The remainder of the trail between Cooper Lake Road and Upper Russian Cabin is open to motorized vehicles from December 1- April 30 only. Russian Lakes Trail is closed to pack/saddle stock from April 1- June 30.
Overnight Use:
$75 per night peak season (May 1 - September 30)
$50 per night non-peak season (October 1 - April 30)
Per night prices range from $50-75 depending on the season. Cabin fees are based on non-peak/peak season. 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
Address: 33599 Ranger Station Spur (mile marker 23.5) Seward, AK 99664
Phone: (907) 288-3178
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Closed 12:00 to 1:00pm; Closed on weekends (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: mailroom_r10_chugach@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 60.35711
Longitude: -149.8914
Directions
Upper Russian Lake Cabin is located on the Russian Lakes Trail, 9 miles from Cooper Lake Road or 12 miles from the Russian River Campground. Distances in winter are 12 and 13 miles respectively. It can be accessed by hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, skiing, snowmobiling, and float plane.
Parking
Parking is available at the trailhead on Snug Harbor Road.
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.
Russian Lakes Trail is closed to pack/saddle stock from April 1- June 30.
Recreation Opportunities
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Outdoor Science and Learning
Fishing - River/Stream Info
Visitors to the cabin can fish for Dolly Varden and rainbow trout in the Upper Russian Lake. Fishing for salmon is closed at the Upper Russian Lake Cabin. Visit the Alaska Department of Fish & Game website for fishing regulations.
Viewing Wildlife