Fishing, kayaking, and swimming give campers plenty of reasons to book James Lake Cabin at Nancy Lake State Recreation Area. The cabin sits near the lake in forested terrain and comes with full hookups, including electric, water, and sewer, making it a functional base for paddlers and anglers who want amenities alongside water access. Cell service is available on-site. Nearby, Lynx Lake Cabins — Nancy Lake State Recreation Area sits 1.4 miles east for those wanting a comparable option in the same recreation area. At $75 per night, reservations are recommended, especially during summer when Alaska's long daylight hours draw more visitors to the lakes.
Description
Nancy Lake State Recreation Area is different from most Alaskan park areas. It is one of the few flat, lake-studded landscapes in Alaska preserved for recreation purposes. The recreation area's clear waters are ringed with unspoiled forests, and provide tranquil settings for canoeing, fishing, hiking and camping. In winter, the rolling topography is ideal for cross-country skiing, dog mushing and snow machining.
The use and discharge of a bow and arrow or trap for the purpose of lawful hunting or trapping is allowed in the Nancy Lake State Recreation Area, except within one-quarter mile of a developed facility.
The use of aircraft is allowed in the Nancy Lake State Recreation Area except that the use of float-equipped aircraft in the Nancy Lake State Recreation Area is prohibited on South Rolly Lake; Bald Lake; Tanaina Lake; Milo Lake; Ardaw Lake; Jacknife Pond; Frazer Lake; Little Frazer Lake; Charr Lake; Owl Lake; James Lake; Chicken Lake; Big Noluck Lake; Little Noluck Lake; Milo Pond; the Echo Ponds; Candlestick Lake; Buckley Lake; and Skeetna Lake. The use of aircraft for the purpose of practice landing is prohibited in the Nancy Lake State Recreation Area. The use of motorized boats is allowed in the Nancy Lake State Recreation Area on Nancy Lake; Lynx Lake; Butterfly Lake; Red Shirt Lake; and the Little Susitna River. A person may not use a personal watercraft on Red Shirt Lake. A person may use an electric trolling motor on South Rolly Lake.
If the director finds that the snow depth is adequate to protect underlying vegetation, the director shall open Nancy Lake State Recreation Area to the use of snow vehicles south of the Nancy Lake Parkway.
Map & DirectionsJames Lake Cabin is located in Alaska near Big Lake
Directions
Nancy Lake State Recreation Area is a ninety-minute drive north of Anchorage along the Parks Highway. To enter the recreation area, turn west onto Nancy Lake Parkway at Mile 67.3 of the Parks Highway. From there, the Nancy Lake Parkway travels 6.5 miles southwest to South Rolly Lake Campground; in winter the parkway is not plowed beyond the Winter Trailhead at mile 2.2.
Address
7278 E. Bogard Rd.
Wasilla, AK 99654
Coordinates
61.635167 N
150.095 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
