USDA Forest Service · Alaska

Romig Cabin

USDA Forest Service · Alaska, United States

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Sites
1
Hookups
1 no hookups
Season
Year-round
Drinking water
No
Restrooms
Yes
Elevation
1,273 ft
Dark sky
Bortle class 1
Cell coverage
T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
Lake
Chugach National Forest
Nearest town
SEWARD
Address
Seward Ranger District, 33599 Ranger Station Spur, SEWARD, AK, 99664
Activities
Camping, Canoeing, Cross Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Mountain Biking, Wildlife Viewing

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About

Overview

Romig Cabin is a rustic cabin on beautiful Juneau Lake, providing access to fishing, hunting, hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities. The cabin can be accessed by hiking, biking, skiing, horseback, snowmobile or floatplane.
Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

Recreation

Visitors enjoy boating and fishing for rainbow trout, whitefish, burbot and grayling in Juneau Lake. A canoe with paddles is provided at the cabin. Fishing equipment is not provided and permits are required to fish or hunt in the state, click here to learn more about Alaska Department of Fish & Game regulations. Hunting of various wildlife is popular in the surrounding area.

Facilities

The cabin has bunk space for six and max occupancy of eight people. It is equipped with counter space, a table, benches and a wood stove for heat. A splitting maul and 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 the lake should be treated or boiled before consumption.

Natural Features

The cabin is set back from the southern shore of Juneau Lake at an elevation of 1,300 feet. It is surrounded by willow and spruce and overlooks the lake and surrounding mountains. A variety of wildlife makes its home in the area.

For more information on access and regulations pertaining to this cabin, trail conditions, safety precautions and outdoor safety and ethics, please contact the Seward Ranger District.

Fees

Reservations can be made the day of arrival or up to 180 days in advance, for three consecutive days maximum per person from May 15 to Aug. 31. Only one change per reservation for all Alaska cabins is allowed. Change is defined as a modification to the start or end date of the reservation; after one change has been made, if additional changes are desired, the customer must cancel the current reservation and re-book the new dates.

If you cancel a cabin reservation within 14 days of your scheduled arrival date, you will be charged the $10 service fee and forfeit the first night's recreation use fee. No-shows, early departures, or cancellations after the scheduled arrival date are not entitled to a refund. Cancellations for single night use for Alaska cabins will not be assessed a service fee.

Weather, month by month

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January27°19°-16°37°11 of 11
February28°20°-8°36°11 of 11
March29°18°-11°38°11 of 11
April37°27°0°45°11 of 11
May45°35°26°63°6 of 11
June57°45°36°74°0 of 11
July60°50°43°80°0 of 11
August58°49°42°78°0 of 11
September52°44°34°66°0 of 11
October38°32°18°47°10 of 10
November26°18°-4°39°10 of 10
December24°14°-13°39°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.

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