Dale Clemens Cabin
A 14 x 18-foot rustic cabin overlooking Seward and Resurrection Bay. Dale Clemens Cabin sits just above tree line amid mountain meadows and hemlock groves. Heavy winter snow can linger there into July.
This cabin sleeps 4 and has a loft. There is a table, oil stove heater, and outhouse. Cabin users are responsible for supplying their own heating oil. One gallon of kerosene or number one heating oil is required for each night spent at the cabin during the summer months of June through August and two gallons per night for the rest of the year.
Not included: fuel oil or propane, running water, electricity, mattresses or bedding, cooking utensils, axe or splitting maul.
Reservations
Visit 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. Cabin check-in and check-out time is 12 p.m.
General Information
Inclement weather may cause an unexpected extension of the trip. Bringing extra supplies (2-5 days) and a cooking stove is recommended. Boil surface water for 5 minutes before drinking. Remember to pack out your trash. You can contact a U.S. Forest Service office to receive more detailed information on safety precautions.
Dale Clemens 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.
Fishing is available. A permit is required. Visit the Alaska Department of Fish & Game website for more information and permits.
Trails are closed to motorized vehicles from May 1- November 30. Trails are closed to pack/saddle stock April 1- June 30.
Per night prices range from $50-75 depending on 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: 60.197533
Longitude: -149.413975
Directions
Cabin is located at tree line overlooking Seward and Resurrection Bay. Access can be gained through the Lost Lake Subdivision (Mile 5, Seward) which is privately owned so please be courteous of landowners' rights.
Cabin is located approximately 4.5 miles in via the summer hiking trail and 2.5 miles via the winter access route. Access may also be gained via the Primrose Trail approximately 13 miles in from the trailhead at Primrose Campground (Mile 17, Seward Highway). Refer to USGS map Seward A7 and B7.
Travel Considerations
The winter trail route is not recommended for summer access because of the steep terrain and wet areas
Parking
Parking is available at the trailheads.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
