USDA Forest Service · Alaska
Caribou Creek Cabin
USDA Forest Service · Alaska, United States
- Sites
- 1
- Hookups
- 1 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Drinking water
- No
- Pets
- No
- Elevation
- 945 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, Hiking, Hunting, Mountain Biking, Snowmobiling, Wildlife Viewing
1 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
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
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
| 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.
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