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Upper Russian Lake Cabin

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Upper Russian Lake Cabin is located in the Chugach National Forest, surrounded by forested terrain and mountain views. The area experiences temperature highs around 60°F in summer and lows near 10°F in winter. Nearby attractions include the Kenai Fjords National Park and Exit Glacier, offering opportunities for exploration and sightseeing.

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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.

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Upper Russian Lake Cabin is located in Alaska

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Directions

Access to the cabin is via the Russian Lakes Trail, 9 miles from the Russian Lakes Trailhead on Snug Harbor Road or 12 miles from the Russian Lakes Trailhead located in Russian River Campground. Winter parking for Upper Russian Trailhead is located at mile 9 of Snug Harbor Road. The last 3 miles of Snug Harbor Road are not plowed in the winter. Winter parking for Lower Russian Lakes Trailhead is 1 mile back on the campground road and the last mile of the campground road is not plowed. Access the cabin via Russian Lakes Trail (12 miles from Russian River Campground parking area and 9 miles from the Cooper Lake Trailhead). Maps are available online or by calling the Seward Ranger District at 907-288-3178. Winter travelers need to be able to evaluate avalanche and over-ice travel conditions. For more current travel conditions call the Seward Ranger District at 907-288-3178. Motorized access is prohibited in the winter and summer. The trail is closed to horse/pack stock from April 1 to June 30. Trail access information for Russian Lakes Trail

Address

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

Coordinates

60.3571111 N
149.8914 W

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Reviewed Aug. 7, 2020

Worth the hike

This is an awesome location, certainly worth the hike. You should plan to stay a couple nights if possible. Typical forest service cabin, right on the river, with very likely nobody else around for miles. Great Alaskan experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Upper Russian Lake Cabin have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Upper Russian Lake Cabin does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Upper Russian Lake Cabin?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is no coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.

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