Devil's Pass Cabin
A 16 x 16-foot log cabin in an alpine valley closely surrounded by mountians.
Devils Pass Cabin sleeps 6, and has a table, oil stove, and outhouse.
Not included: running water, electricity, mattresses or bedding, cooking utensils, or #1 stove oil (1 gallon lasts about 10 hours).
Reservations
Make Reservations HereVisit Rec.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.
Reservations made on Recreation.gov are non-transferable through a third party to prevent abuse, and unauthorized sale and resale. If necessary, work through Recreation.gov to adjust reservations. Contact the Seward Ranger District office for questions regarding location-specific policy.
If you cannot use your reservation, please modify or cancel your reservation to make space for others.
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. Water is available in Juneau Creek. Boil surface water for 5 minutes before drinking. Bring kerosene or #1 stove oil (5 gallons lasts about 48 hours). Remember to pack out your trash. You can contact a U.S. Forest Service office to receive more detailed information on safety precautions.
The Devil's Pass 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.
Resurrection Pass Trail is closed to motorized vehicles from May 1 - Nov. 30.
When it is December during an even-numbered year (2026, 2028, 2030) the trail is closed to all motorized use with the exception of qualified subsistence users. During odd-numbered years, winter motorized use is authorized in December.
This trail is closed to pack/saddle stock April 1 - June 30.
Hunting at Devil's Pass Cabin requires a permit. Visit the Alaska Department of Fish & Game website for regulations and permits.
A stay at the Devil's Pass Cabin is $75/night. A non-refundable service fee will be added to each reservation by Recreation.gov.
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: 60.62155
Longitude: -149.7522
Directions
Devils Pass Cabin is at the junction of the Resurrection Pass Trail and Devil's Creek Trail. It is 10 miles via Devil's Creek Trail. It is 17 miles from the Resurrection Pass South Trailhead and 22 miles from the Resurrection Pass North Trailhead.
This cabin can be accessed by hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, skiing, or snowmobiling (during open seasons).
Travel Considerations
Winter travel on Devil's Creek Trail is not recommended past mile 3 due to many hazardous avalanche zones. Recommended winter access is via Resurrection Pass Trail
Parking
Parking is available at the trailhead.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
PIT TOILETWater
Potable water is not available at this site.
Nearby Trails
Recreation Opportunities
HuntingHunting Info
Wildlife includes moose, black and brown bears, Dall sheep, caribou and wolves. Hunting is available only when in season. Review regulations on the Alaska Department of Fish & Game website.