Your national forests and grasslands are 193 million acres of vast, scenic beauty waiting for you to discover. Over 3 million acres of land located in 22 National Recreation Areas managed by the Forest Service is preserved for recreational activities like hiking, boating, fishing and swimming, while highlighting natural, cultural and scenic resources. Visitors who choose to recreate on these public lands find 162,984 miles of trails, over 30,000 recreation sites, over 400,000 miles of streams and 3 million acres of lakes, 127 alpine ski areas, 338,000 heritage sites, and specially designated sites that include 36.7 million acres of designated wilderness areas, 130 wild and scenic rivers, 15 monuments, and one preserve. And remember, “It’s All Yours.”
Displaying 5426 - 5450 of 22716Eastern Kenai Peninsula
The Eastern Kenai Peninsula in the Chugach National Forest is best known for its spectacular recreational opportunities. Its forested lands, mountains, and rivers are just minutes south of Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska. The peninsula is a haven for visitors and residents alike. A hiker’s paradise, it boasts hundreds of miles of maintained trails. For the fisherman, numerous opportunities exist to reel in “…
Granite Creek Campground
Reservations are made though Recreation.gov (1-877-444-6777) and recommended for summer camping. Fees are charged during the summer season. Reservations may be made up to180 days prior to your desired arrival date in the summer season (Memorial Day through Labor Day in September).
A small loop campground with 18 sites (most sites are creekside) suitable for vehicle camping,…
Hook Point Cabin
A 16 x 16 foot rustic A-frame cabin.
Sleeps 6, table, loft, oil stove, wood stove, outhouse, rainwater catchment barrel.
There is no: Running water, electricity, mattress or bedding, cooking utensils, cut firewood or stove oil.
McKinley Lake Cabin
McKinley Lake Cabin offers guests recreation, relaxation and a remote lodging experience in southeastern Alaska. Located on the northwest end of McKinley Lake in the Chugach National Forest, guests will find fishing, hiking, hunting and wildlife viewing all within the vicinity.
Access to the cabin is by hiking, float plane or canoe. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must…
Barber Cabin
The Russian River Campground area has been reopened. Reservations are open for Barber Cabin starting on December 21, 2024 and are scheduled to close on March 1, 2025.
A 16 x 20-foot log cabin on Lower Russian Lake surrounded by spruce forest and meadows with mountain views. Visitation at this cabin is high year round.
This cabin sleeps 6 and has a table, wood stove, splitting maul, crosscut saw, outhouse…
Crescent Lake Cabin
A 12 x 14-foot rustic cabin at the northwest end of Crescent Lake. The surrounding area is close to tree line affording views of nearby mountains.
This cabin sleeps 6 and has a table, wood stove, splitting maul, crosscut saw, outhouse, and rowboat with oars.
Not included: running water, electricity, mattress or beddng, cooking utensils, or cut firewood.
Romig Cabin
A 16 x 16-foot log cabin amid spruce/birch forest set back from the shore of Juneau Lake. View of the lake and mountains beyond.
This cabin sleeps 6, and has a table, wood stove, splitting maul, crosscut saw, outhouse, and canoe with padles.
Not included: running water, electricity, matresses or bedding, cooking utensils, or cut firewood.
Swan Lake Cabin
A 12 x 14-foot rustic cabin set back from the eastern tip of Swan Lake. Surrounded by spruce/birch forest and meadows with views of the lake and nearby mountains.
This cabin sleeps 6, 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.
Upper Paradise Cabin
A 12 x 14-foot rustic cabin on Upper Paradise Lake in the remote Paradise Valley. Views of glacier-covered mountains.
The seclusion of this cabin necessitates being prepared to handle any emergency situation. Inclement weather may cause an unexpected extension of the trip. Bring extra supplies to last 2-5 days.
This cabin sleeps 6, and has a table, wood stove, splitting maul, crosscut saw, outhouse, and rowboat with…
West Swan Lake Cabin
A 12 x 14-foot rustic cabin overlooking the western end of Swan Lake. Set in an open grove of cottonwoods with views of nearby mountains. Access is limited in the summer and visitation is light.
This cabin sleeps 6, 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.
Coeur d'Alene Campground
A small campground with six walk-in tent sites. This campground has limited services - water is not available. There are toilets, fire pits and tables. This site is not recommended for large RVs or trailers.
Water is not available at this campground. There are toilets, fire pits, and tables at the site.
Spencer Whistle Stop
Hop off the Train at the Spencer Whistle Stop!
Take a tour with a Forest Service interpreter around the foot of Spencer Lake and then float among the icebergs that have calved off of the great glacier while the guide steers an Alaskan Native canoe. Or take a leisurely journey by raft down the Placer River toward Turnagain Arm. You can also continue on the train to the…
Harrison Lagoon Cabin
The 16 x 20 foot cabin sleeps six and is equipped with wooden bunks, a table with benches, an oil drip (kerosene) stove for heat and an outhouse with pit toilet. Cabin users must supply thier own fuel for stove. Typically 1 gallon of kerosene/ day is sufficent.
The cabin meets accessibility standards, with a boardwalk leading to the outhouse (there is a step from boardwalk into outhouse), more floor space and wider…
Paulson Bay Cabin
The 12 x 14 foot cabin sleeps six and comes equipped with wooden bunks, a table with benches, and an oil drip kerosene stove for heat, fire extinguisher, broom and an outhouse with composting toilet. It is the responsibility of cabin users to supply kerosene fuel for the duration of their stay. With moderate use, the stove burns about 1 gallon/ day.
A new Composting Toilet has recently been built. The…
Bertha Creek Campground
A small loop campground with 12 sites suitable for vehicle camping, small RV's and tents, located at MP 65.4 of the Seward Highway. $19/night
Fox Creek Cabin
A 16 x 16-foot log cabin in the Resurrection Creek valley surrounded by spruce/birch forest with views of nearby mountains.
This cabin sleeps 6, and has a table, wood stove, splitting maul, crosscut saw, and outhouse.
Not included: running water, electricity, mattresses or bedding, cooking utensils, or cut firewood.
Resurrection River Cabin
A 12 x 14-foot rustic cabin overlooking the wide Resurrection River valley and mountains beyond. Set in a dense forest of spruce and hemlock. Access is difficult and visitation is on a first-come, first-served basis. No fees are currently being charged.
The Martin Creek ford at mile 4.5 Resurrection River Trail can be very difficult during high water, such as after rain storms or during snow melt. Low water is…
Trout Lake Cabin
A large cabin with loft overlooking Trout Lake surrounded by spruce/birch forest and open brushy areas. Views of the lake and nearby mountains.
Winter is a great time to head to this cabin. Only seven miles down the trail, it provides the perfect day of exercise before relaxing in front of a warm woodstove.
This cabin sleeps 6, and has a table, woodstove, splitting maul, crosscut saw, outhouse, and rowboat with…
Upper Russian Lake Cabin
Russian River Campground and access road are closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic - closure. The closure is in place throughout the winter for public safety as construction and tree felling operations may occur at any time the environmental conditions allow. The Forest Service anticipates the first day for reservation arrivals in…
Crow Pass Cabin
August 2021 - There is a new outhouse for Crow Pass trail users (day hikers and backpackers). If you are not renting the Crow Pass Cabin, please use the new outhouse and help keep the beautiful landscape toilet paper and poop free! Trail rangers also built a new trail to the cabin and camping area near Crystal Lake. Bear boxes have been installed at the lake for backpackers to store their food.…
Prince William Sound
Wild, Wet, and Beautiful
The Sound is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Until you've been there you have no idea what southcentral Alaska is all about. Rainy day or sunny day, any day in Prince William Sound is a once in a lifetime day.
Bald Eagles, brown bears, silver salmon, killer whales - they are all here in abundance. Come and see, take the time.
Coghill Lake Cabin
The cabin is a 16x16-foot A-frame with a main floor and a sleeping loft. It accommodates up to six guests and comes equipped with wooden bunks, a kerosene heating stove, a table, benches and an outhouse with a pit toilet.No water, electricity or fuel for the heater is provided. Guests are responsible for bringing their own drinking water, kerosene for heater (typically ~1 gallon/ day is sufficent), a cook stove,…
Shrode Lake Cabin
The cabin is a 16 x 16 foot A-frame with a main floor and a sleeping loft. It accommodates up to six people and comes equipped with wooden bunks, an oil drip (kerosene) heater, a table, benches, broom, fire extinguisher and an outhouse with a pit toilet.Water, electricity and fuel for the heater are not provided. Freshwater is available around the cabin, but it should be treated before drinking.
Visitors are…
Copper River Delta
Cordova is a commercial fishing community and home to the world famous Copper River Wild Salmon. The District is nestled between the Cooper River Delta and the southeastern end of Prince William Sound and covers approximately 2.3 million acres. Beauty and adventure surrounds this magnificent place. The Copper River…
Black Bear Campground
This is a small loop campground with 12 sites suitable for vehicle camping (RVs not recommended) and tents.
12 sites. Vault toilet, hand driven water pump, dumpster, picnic tables, fire rings, bear lockers. Not included: running water, electricity, dump station, or wood. $19/night