Best Cabin Camping near Seward, AK

Cabin facilities near Seward range from basic accommodations to fully furnished spaces, with multiple options for overnight stays. Miller's Landing offers cabin rentals with coastal views, while Seward Military Resort provides cabin lodging with clean bathrooms and shower facilities. "The facility is nice with clean restrooms/showers," noted one camper about amenities in the area. Dale Clemens Cabin and Trail River cabins are reservable options with toilets available, though they lack electricity and running water. Kenai Fjords National Park Cabins provide boat-in access for a more remote experience, while Bear Necessities Cottages delivers cabin options with showers, toilets, and trash service.

Options range from tiny log cabins to spacious family-sized layouts. Seward KOA provides cabin rentals with access to electric hookups, water, and fire facilities, while North Beach at Caines Head State Rec Area offers more rustic cabin accommodations accessible primarily by boat or hiking trail. Most cabins require advance reservations, especially during the peak summer season from May through September. Pet policies vary by location—Seward KOA and Miller's Landing allow pets in cabin areas, while others like Dale Clemens Cabin prohibit pets entirely. One visitor mentioned, "Perfect spot for a small wedding reception! The bon fire pit and grill gave a fun and cozy vibe while the cabin had comfortable beds and a warm stove while it was rainy."

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities vary significantly between locations—some offer only outdoor fire pits while others provide basic kitchen amenities. Several locations like Miller's Landing and Seward Military Resort maintain on-site markets for basic provisions, though prices may be higher than in town. During winter months, cabin availability becomes limited, with many facilities closing after mid-September. Guests staying at cabins without electric hookups should bring battery-powered lights and sufficient warm clothing, as evening temperatures can drop significantly even during summer months. Firewood is available at select locations including Miller's Landing and Trail River, though some cabins prohibit indoor fires.

Best Cabin Sites Near Seward, Alaska (37)

    1. Miller's Landing

    14 Reviews
    Seward, AK
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (907) 331-3113

    $19 - $250 / night

    "Some perks to the place are free coffee, showers $2/10 minutes, pot luck once a weekend, boat launch, cabin rentals, kayaking/tours and much more."

    "The bon fire pit and grill gave an fun and cozy vibe while the cabin had comfortable beds and a warm stove while it was rainy."

    2. Seward KOA

    9 Reviews
    Seward, AK
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (907) 224-4887

    $45 - $92 / night

    "The gravel pad was long enough for our 40’ toy hauler, allowing us to drop the rear deck and still park our F450."

    "Only a few minutes away from both town and the exit glacier trailhead. Next to no cell service (Verizon) but it had plenty of space. Would stay there again"

    3. Seward Military Resort

    8 Reviews
    Seward, AK
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (907) 224-2659

    $13 - $17 / night

    "Seward Military Resort was out last campground of our 8 night trip."

    "WI think a mile walking distance to downtown Seward. A City shuttle comes for free a couple tines a day. There fishING resources to rent. Cavins, yurts and camp sites."

    4. North Beach at Caines Head State Rec Area

    4 Reviews
    Seward, AK
    9 miles
    Website

    "The campsite is free but parking is $5/day or free with your state parks pass. We found South Beach to be a wonderful place to camp."

    "A short walk up a trail, there’s a picnic shelter with food storage lockers, and a fire rig. "

    5. Dale Clemens Cabin

    2 Reviews
    Seward, AK
    6 miles
    Website

    $50 - $75 / night

    "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."

    "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!"

    6. Bear Necessities Cottages

    1 Review
    Seward, AK
    3 miles
    +1 (907) 422-7599

    7. Sourdough Sue's Bear Lake Lodging

    1 Review
    Seward, AK
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (907) 202-2117

    8. Trail River

    11 Reviews
    Moose Pass, AK
    21 miles
    Website

    $23 - $200 / night

    "The lake is one of the most beautiful views in alaska in my opinion. facilities are clean and spacious. Picnic tables and fire pits at each spot."

    "The campground provides ample space for large group activities around the pavilion or your own little nook, tucked along the banks of the lakes. this campground was so fun to have our gatherings at!"

    9. Howling Wolf Resort

    1 Review
    Seward, AK
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (907) 224-5518

    $50 - $250 / night

    10. Kenai Fjords National Park Cabins

    2 Reviews
    Seward, AK
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (907) 422-0500

    $75 / night

    "They provide basic furniture, gas heater & fuel, and wag bags. There are NO toilets and you absolutely must be use the wag bag."

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Cabin Reviews near Seward, AK

85 Reviews of 37 Seward Campgrounds


  • Samantha M.
    Jul. 18, 2018

    Miller's Landing

    off the beaten path

    For starters the road there/scenery isn’t my favorite but once you are there you forget about it. You do get to pass a pretty cool waterfall on the way. Some perks to the place are free coffee, showers $2/10 minutes, pot luck once a weekend, boat launch, cabin rentals, kayaking/tours and much more. It books up fast for some weekends so be sure to make a reservation. My two young children could play all day on the beach area eating an ice cream cone from the little shop while watching the seals/sea otters. This is a great spot and we would definitely come back again.

  • SJ D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 21, 2022

    Miller's Landing

    Wedding Reception at Uncle Steve’s Cabin

    Perfect spot for a small wedding reception! The bon fire pit and grill gave an fun and cozy vibe while the cabin had comfortable beds and a warm stove while it was rainy. The stove would fog up the one of the big windows, but the window next it to was fine.

  • Dave G.
    Jul. 7, 2018

    Seward Military Resort

    Great end to a wonderful trip

    Seward Military Resort was out last campground of our 8 night trip. We used the resort to set up our tent and venture out into Seward to go ice climbing on the nearby Exit Glacier (pictures and video below). The site is on the small side and really close to one other tent site and the yurts. No mosquitoes, people adhere to quiet hours, and it's close to a wealth of activities in Seward.

  • Riley N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 29, 2022

    Trail River

    Camping is good but the day use area is the best part

    We enjoyed the camping here but the day use are was the real show stopper here! The lake is one of the most beautiful views in alaska in my opinion. facilities are clean and spacious. Picnic tables and fire pits at each spot.

  • R
    Aug. 4, 2020

    Miller's Landing

    Awesome place

    If you’re looking for a place to camp in Seward, but don’t want to camp in a parking lot this is it. On the water, or back in the trees...it’s really a cool place. Big rigs might want to call ahead, it can be tight...but you can’t beat the location. The office has a small store, with seating on the outside patio overlooking the bay. They generally have a weekly potluck so campers can meet their neighbors. They also have a couple cabins for rent, as well as a water taxi service. Kayak rental is available as well as busy launch services.

  • Jessica E.
    Jul. 11, 2018

    Miller's Landing

    Enchanting, Alaskan, Awesome

    We absolutely love Miller’s Landing campground! It offers the best of feeling like you’re in a tall wooded forest as well as being right on the ocean! I always feel like I’m in an enchanted forest. The office building that you check into offers a seating area you can sit in and enjoy a cup of coffee if it’s raining, or if you need to escape the sun! They also have an awesome covered back deck that overlooks resurrection bay. Rocking chairs and views are a great combination! Campsites for tents are spacious and the running water bathrooms are cleaned daily. Charters and kayak tours go in and out daily. Always fun to beach comb and explore tide pools when the tide is out! Also, sunsets ( when the sun goes down here in Alaska) are breathtaking! Dogs are allowed. Highly recommend this camp ground!

  • Stacey C.
    Aug. 24, 2018

    North Beach at Caines Head State Rec Area

    Beautiful Basecamp for exploring the Caines Head area

    WHAT YOU MUST KNOW: The campground is either accessible via boat or hiking in at LOW TIDE ONLY. It is a lovely hike along the coast with views of eagles, bears, glaciers etc. 5.1 miles one way from Lowell point. The campsite is free but parking is $5/day or free with your state parks pass.

    We found South Beach to be a wonderful place to camp. There are a few brand new wooden platforms that we set one of our tents up on, but there are lots of sites both in the woods a little way for wind protection but also along the beach and up on the grass before the beach. There are two bear bins for food. The one nearest us had a nice overhang shelter with 4 picnic tables for cooking/eating. It did rain so we appreciated having somewhere dry to eat and listen to the horror story from the group that ignored the low tide warning and were nursing their wounds from falling on the razor sharp rocks.

    No running water but there's a lovely stream for water filtering nearby. 2 outhouses- Warning, no TP. Bring your own!

    The trailhead to Caines head/Fort Mcgilvray is at the end of the beach by the abandoned pier and easy to find. Long story short (see the website), Fort Mcgilvray is an old abandoned WW2 fort that is worth the hike uphill to explore. Bring a flashlight. Really gorgeous views of the bay from the top. Great place for lunch at the old gun emplacements. There's even picnic tables at the lookout. There are a few other trails to explore and even a few days at the beach with a good book and a pair of binoculars would be some great R+R.

  • B
    Jun. 14, 2016

    Aspen Flats Cabin

    Aspen Flats Cabin

    We hiked in from the Russan River campground, about 9 miles to the cabin. The hike was very easy, but long. Lots of overgrown foliage and bear scat on the trail so be aware. The cabin slept 6 comfortably with two sharing each of the bottom bunks.

  • Robin F.
    Aug. 13, 2018

    Dale Clemens Cabin

    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


Guide to Seward

Camping cabins near Seward, Alaska offer diverse options from basic wilderness shelters to riverside cottages with scenic views. Located at the edge of Resurrection Bay, Seward sits at sea level with surrounding mountains reaching 3,000-6,000 feet, creating significant temperature variations even in summer. While daytime temperatures typically reach 60-65°F during peak season, nighttime temperatures can drop to the 40s, requiring additional warm layers for cabin stays.

What to do

Explore historic military sites: Access abandoned WWII fortifications at North Beach at Caines Head State Recreation Area. "From the campground, we hiked up to explore the abandoned WWII fort, Fort McGilvray. Super interesting and much bigger than I expected!" The area requires planning as "you have two options for getting here: hiking in, which we did on the way in...or water taxi, which we did on the way back."

Enjoy wildlife viewing: Trail River campground offers excellent viewing opportunities along its lake. "The lake is one of the most beautiful in the world, and virtually all yours," according to one camper. Another visitor noted the "beautiful little paths between the camp sites that makes this place feel like a fairytale."

Visit Exit Glacier: Located near Seward KOA, Exit Glacier provides accessible hiking. "Only a few minutes away from both town and the exit glacier trailhead," explains one camper. Another adds, "Exit glacier is right down the road... Exit glacier is a must. There are street signs showing where the glacier was in past years."

Fishing excursions: Seward Military Resort provides resources for anglers. "Perfect for fishing trips as they have all the cleaning stations and a big freezer to keep your fish during your stay." Late season offers salmon opportunities as "Late August the silver back salmon run. We caught one."

What campers like

Beachfront locations: Coastal cabin sites offer unique ocean access. At Miller's Landing, campers appreciate the direct water access. "My two young children could play all day on the beach area eating an ice cream cone from the little shop while watching the seals/sea otters." Another noted, "The view was amazing and checking out the tide pools was so fun!"

Covered facilities during rain: Given Seward's precipitation, sheltered areas are valued. At North Beach, "the vault toilets and covered group cooking/eating areas were in great shape and stayed dry." Trail River provides "a playground and canopy area" that visitors find useful during inclement weather.

Cabin amenities: Rustic cabins offer basic but appreciated features. At Dale Clemens Cabin, visitors note 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."

Wildlife viewing: Many campers highlight wildlife sightings from their cabins. One visitor at Kenai Fjords National Park Cabins mentioned "exceptional wildlife and fjord views," while another at Miller's Landing noted watching "the seals/sea otters" directly from their site.

What you should know

Access limitations: Some cabin locations require special transportation. For Kenai Fjords National Park Cabins, "You can only use these by reservation and you can only access them by boat (not kayak). They provide basic furniture, gas heater & fuel, and wag bags. There are NO toilets."

Seasonal closures: Most cabin facilities operate May through mid-September. Trail River is specifically open "May 24 to September 1," while other facilities have similar seasonal windows.

Weather preparedness: Rain and fog are common in summer. At Caines Head, "Rainy weather is common here, but fortunately there are covered areas for cooking/eating." Trail River warns of "insane numbers of mosquitos" during summer months.

Reservation requirements: Many cabins book months in advance. For Kenai Fjords National Park Cabins, "There are a couple of cabins to choose from and each will fill up all summer."

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Some cabin sites include family-friendly amenities. Seward Military Resort is "great for families" with "a playground and basketball courts and tennis courts for fun and you're also just a few blocks from the elementary school playground as well."

Beach activities: Coastal cabins offer natural entertainment. At Miller's Landing, "Lowell point beach is beautiful and always seems somewhat calm, despite the sea report. This is a great place to camp to feel out of town but be close enough to go explore the good food that Seward has to offer."

Group sites availability: Trail River accommodates larger family gatherings. "This is a huge campground. 91 spots, a group site and a loop just for RVs and can be booked online." Another visitor mentioned, "There is an area where you can have multiple cars (i.e. 4 families) with a playground and canopy area."

Cabin selection: Choose cabins based on family needs. At Miller's Landing, "Sites were very cramped... and people were loud," but "its beautiful coastal views and morning coffee made our stay much more enjoyable."

Tips from RVers

Site selection: Seek pull-through sites at larger campgrounds. At Trail River, a visitor recommends "site 2, 11, and 14" noting "there are lots of options" and "a number of pull throughs."

Road conditions: Access roads may present challenges. "The road out to this campground is bumpy so take it slow. There are many potholes in the dirt road to this campsite."

Utilities availability: Electric hookups vary by location. Seward KOA provides "20, 30, 50 Amp hookups and H2O" but notes "there's no sewer at the sites. Dump site on site so one can make do."

Space considerations: Some RV areas have limited room. At Seward Military Resort, "RV sites are close and tight together like a parking lot," though it's noted to be "lower and cheaper price than anywhere else in Seward."

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