Cabins · USDA Forest Service · Alaska
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USDA Forest Service · Alaska, United States · at Caribou Creek Cabin
- Sleeps
- 8
- Heated
- Yes
- Pets
- No
- Elevation
- 945 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- SEWARD
- Address
- Seward Ranger District, 33599 Ranger Station Spur , SEWARD, AK, 99664
About
Overview
Caribou Creek Cabin is a remote, rustic cabin on the Eastern Kenai Peninsula of south-central Alaska. It is near a recreational gold panning area and provides access to great opportunities for big game hunting.
The cabin can be accessed by hiking, horseback riding, biking skiing, and snowmobile. The trail is open to snowmobiles every other year. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.
Recreation
Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing along Resurrection Pass Trail are popular activities. Learn more about Resurrection Pass Trail North, Resurrection Pass Trail South and Devils Creek Trail . There are designated areas for the public to pan for gold along the trail. Active mining operations are on private claims of the creek.
In season, visitors hunt for moose, black and brown bears, Dall sheep, mountain goats, caribou and wolves in the surrounding forest. Fishing in the area is not great.
Facilities
The log cabin has bunk space for six and a maximum occupancy of eight people. It is equipped with counter space, a table, benches and a wood stove for heat. A splitting maul and hand saw are available. An outhouse is also provided.
There is no electricity, potable water, mattresses, bedding, cooking utensils or cut firewood at the cabin. Visitors should bring sleeping bags and pads, a cook stove, cooking gear and food. Water taken from lakes or streams should be treated or boiled before consumption. All garbage and food must be packed out.
Natural Features
The log cabin has bunk space for six and a maximum occupancy of eight people. It is equipped with counter space, a table, benches and a wood stove for heat. A splitting maul and hand saw are available. An outhouse is also provided.
There is no electricity, potable water, mattresses, bedding, cooking utensils or cut firewood at the cabin. Visitors should bring sleeping bags and pads, a cook stove, cooking gear and food. Water taken from lakes or streams should be treated or boiled before consumption. All garbage and food must be packed out.
Nearby Attractions
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° | 22° | -11° | 39° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 30° | 22° | -5° | 37° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 30° | 20° | -4° | 40° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 38° | 28° | 2° | 47° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 46° | 37° | 29° | 64° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 58° | 47° | 39° | 75° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 62° | 52° | 45° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 59° | 51° | 44° | 77° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 54° | 46° | 37° | 67° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 40° | 33° | 20° | 50° | 8 of 10 |
| November | 29° | 21° | -3° | 41° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 27° | 19° | -4° | 40° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Campgrounds nearby
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