Established Camping
Dale Clemens Cabin
About
USDA Forest Service
Overview
Dale Clemens Cabin is a rustic cabin in south-central Alaska. It offers great views of the surrounding mountain peaks, and Resurrection Bay and Seward in the distance. Visitors enjoy hunting and exploring, as well as fishing in nearby Lost Lake.
The cabin can be accessed by…
Fee Info
Reservations can be made the day of arrival or up to 180 days in advance. 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…
Location
Dale Clemens Cabin is located in Alaska
Directions
From milepost 5 on Seward Highway turn onto Scott Way and follow signs to the Lost Lake Trailhead. In the summer, hike 4.5 miles to the cabin. In the winter, ski or snowmobile 2.5 miles to the cabin. From milepost 17 on the Seward Highway, at Primrose Campground and Trailhead, hike 12.6 miles to the cabin on a steep and rugged [trail](https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3818053.pdf ) . Winter travelers need to be able to evaluate [avalanche](http://www.cnfaic.org/) and over-ice travel conditions. For more current travel conditions call the district office. The trail is closed to horse/pack stock from April 1 to June 30, and is closed to motor vehicles between April 30 and Nov. 30. Refer to USGS topographical maps Seward A7 and B7. [Maps](http://ask.usgs.gov/to_order.html) are available online or by calling the Seward Ranger District at 907-288-3178. For more trail information see the following links: Lost Lake Trail [https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/chugach/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=16811&actid=51](https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/chugach/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=16811&actid=51) Primrose Trail [https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/chugach/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=16812&actid=51 ](https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/chugach/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=16812&actid=51)
Coordinates
60.19753065 N
149.41400035 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
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Site Types
- RV Sites
- Group
- Cabins
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
One of Alaska's best
The Dale Clemins cabin is one of everyone's favorites. The hike to the cabin isn't too strenuous, and runs through beautiful lush temperate rainforest. It's stocked with propane for heat, so you don't have to haul in or scavenge for firewood. The cabin has plenty of sleeping room, plus a beautiful…
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Cozy USFS cabin!
We hiked in 4.5 miles on the summer route to reach Dale Clemons cabin. There was some snow in the higher elevations at the end of May. - Always know your weather conditions!- The cabin slept 8 of us comfortably, and as always, the USFS has kept this cabin in great shape!
Note: The cabin can be…
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Location
Dale Clemens Cabin is located in Alaska
Directions
From milepost 5 on Seward Highway turn onto Scott Way and follow signs to the Lost Lake Trailhead. In the summer, hike 4.5 miles to the cabin. In the winter, ski or snowmobile 2.5 miles to the cabin. From milepost 17 on the Seward Highway, at Primrose Campground and Trailhead, hike 12.6 miles to the cabin on a steep and rugged [trail](https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3818053.pdf ) . Winter travelers need to be able to evaluate [avalanche](http://www.cnfaic.org/) and over-ice travel conditions. For more current travel conditions call the district office. The trail is closed to horse/pack stock from April 1 to June 30, and is closed to motor vehicles between April 30 and Nov. 30. Refer to USGS topographical maps Seward A7 and B7. [Maps](http://ask.usgs.gov/to_order.html) are available online or by calling the Seward Ranger District at 907-288-3178. For more trail information see the following links: Lost Lake Trail [https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/chugach/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=16811&actid=51](https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/chugach/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=16811&actid=51) Primrose Trail [https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/chugach/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=16812&actid=51 ](https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/chugach/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=16812&actid=51)
Coordinates
60.19753065 N
149.41400035 W