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Dale Clemens Cabin

Dale Clemens Cabin is located in the Chugach National Forest, featuring forested terrain with nearby mountains. The area experiences temperature highs around 60°F in summer and lows near 20°F in winter. Visitors can explore Kenai Fjords National Park and Exit Glacier, both accessible within an hour.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Chugach National Forest

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 hiking, biking, skiing and snowmobile. It is open year-round, though conditions may impact travel plans. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

Recreation

Visitors enjoy fishing for rainbow trout in Lost Lake. Hunting is available in season for moose, black and brown bears, wolves, mountain goats and ptarmigan. Hiking, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling are also popular activities.

Natural Features

The cabin is located west of Seward Highway at an elevation of about 1,750 feet. The cabin sits just above tree line, amid mountain meadows and groves of hemlock and spruce trees, as well as grasses and abundant wildflowers. Winter snow can linger into July and the cabin is susceptible to heavy fog and rain in the summer, as well as whiteout conditions in the winter. 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.

Nearby Attractions

Resurrection Peak and Mt. Ascension tower above the area, at 4,700 and 5,700 feet respectively.

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 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.

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Location

Dale Clemens Cabin is located in Alaska

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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 . Winter travelers need to be able to evaluate avalanche 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 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 Primrose Trail https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/chugach/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=16812&actid=51

Address

Seward Ranger District, 33599 Ranger Station Spur
Seward, AK 99664

Coordinates

60.1975306 N
149.414 W

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Reviewed Aug. 13, 2018

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 deck with views of glaciers and overlooks Resurrection Bay

Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Dale Clemens Cabin by Robin F., August 13, 2018
  • Review photo of Dale Clemens Cabin by Robin F., August 13, 2018
  • Review photo of Dale Clemens Cabin by Robin F., August 13, 2018
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Reviewed May. 11, 2018

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 accessed by hiking, biking, skiing and snowmobile. It is open year-round, though conditions may impact travel plans.

Winter snow can linger into July and the cabin is susceptible to heavy fog and rain in the summer, as well as whiteout conditions in the winter.

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Dale Clemens Cabin by Morgan W., May 11, 2018
  • Review photo of Dale Clemens Cabin by Morgan W., May 11, 2018
  • Review photo of Dale Clemens Cabin by Morgan W., May 11, 2018
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