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Recreation Region: Eastern Kenai Peninsula

Romig Cabin

Current Conditions
Romig Cabin is in a remote and secluded area. Your party should be prepared for every emergency situation. Inclement weather may cause an unexpected extension of the trip. Bring extra supplies (2-5 days) and a cooking stove. 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.

A 16 x 16-foot log cabin amid spruce/birch forest set back from the shore of Juneau Lake. 

This cabin sleeps 6, and has a table, wood stove, splitting maul, crosscut saw, outhouse, and canoe with paddles.

Not included: running water, electricity, mattresses or bedding, cooking utensils, or cut firewood.

Reservations

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Visit 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.

General Information

Romig 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.

A permit is required to hunt and fish at Romig Cabin. Visit the Alaska Department of Fish & Game website for information and permits.

A stay at the Romig Cabin is $75/night. A non-refundable service fee will be added to each reservation by Recreation.gov.

Front view of the Seward Ranger District office building.

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: 60.57040259

Longitude: -149.87563597

Directions

Romig Cabin is located on the Resurrection Pass Trail, 9 miles from the south trailhead. It can be accessed by hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, skiing, floatplane, and snowmobile (during open seasons).  

Travel Considerations

Visitors and hikers should be aware of avalanche conditions and over-ice travel during the winter season. Visit the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center website for the most current avalanche forecast.

Parking

Parking is available at the trailhead.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

PIT TOILET

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

Resurrection Pass Trail is closed to pack/saddle stock from April 1 - June 30.

Nearby Trails

Recreation Opportunities

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Fishing - Lake & Pond Info

Visitors can fish Juneau Lake for rainbow trout, whitefish, burbot, and grayling. Types of fishing include wade, shore, non-motorized boat, float tube, fly, spin, bait and ice. Review the Alaska Department of Fish & Game's fishing regulations.


 

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Viewing Scenery Info

Romig Cabin offers a stunning view of Juneau Lake and the mountains beyond. 

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Hunting Info

During the open seasons, visitors can hunt for grouse, ptarmigan, moose and black and brown bears. Review the Alaska Department of Fish & Game's hunting regulations.

Last updated April 15, 2026