Trail River Cabin
Easily accessible cabin located in Trail River Campground. This cabin offers stunning views of Kenai Lake and the surrouding Kenai Mountains. A quick.1 mile hike to access in the summer time and a 1.2 mile ski or snowshoe in the winter. The Trail River Cabin is the perfect family friendly getaway and for those looking to get into the outdoors but not too far off the main road. The accessible log cabin has bunk space for six and a maximum occupancy of eight people. It is equipped with counter space, table, benches and a wood stove for heat. A splitting maul and hand saw are available. The closest outhouse is a vault toilet is located 400 feet away in the campground loop.
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Site guide
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| Site | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|
| Trail River Cabin | 8 / – | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
The two-story log cabin has bunk space for seven and a maximum occupancy of eight people. It is equipped with counter space table, benches and a wood stove for heat. A splitting maul and hand saw are available. An vault toilet is located 400ft from the cabin in the campground loop. There is no electricity, mattresses, bedding, cooking utensils or cut firewood at the cabin. Visitors should bring sleeping bags and pads, a cook stove, cooking gear and food. Potable water is located in the campground and must be hauled to the cabin. Trash should be disposed of in the dumpsters located in the campground or the transfer station located at mile 24 of the Seward Highway. Potable water and trash disposal are only available when the campground is open during the summer season.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Anchorage, go south on Seward Highway approximately 100 miles to Crown Point. Turn at Milepost 24.2 on Trail River Road for 2 miles to campground. Take a right to the Eagle Point Loop and the cabin in located next to site 90. Look for Cabin Parking only spots and do not park in the campsite parking. For winter time access.
| Nearest town | Seward, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 60.4133° N, 149.3814° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Kenai Lake is not open to salmon fishing.
Explore
Worth a stop
Trail River Cabin is located close to many tourist destinations. Within the Seward Ranger District, many world-class trailheads and day use areas await discovery. The newly-remodeled Seward Ranger District Information Office, is one mile south on Ranger Station Spur. There, friendly forest service employees can help you gather information, interpret the local ecology, purchase area maps, and offer advice about the Chugach National Forest. From this campground, possible day trips include wildlife viewing in Kenai Fjords National Park, rafting down the Kenai River, and a visit to Portage Glacier. Portage Glacier, is located in Portage Valley, a 14-mile isthmus that connects the Kenai Peninsula to mainland Alaska. Glacial remnants that can be seen today are Explorer, Middle, Byron, Burns and Shakespeare glaciers. Portage Valley is also home to the Begich Boggs Visitor Center, a world-class visitor center with a full-time interpretive staff and exhibits ready to inspire and explain the natural area.
- 10.1 miTern Lake Day Use Area ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 0.6 miFalls Creek ORV Trail3.9 mi trail · hiking, motorcycle, ATV, 4WD and 1 more
- 1.2 miPtarmigan Creek Trail3.5 mi trail · hiking
- 1.5 miInht Access: Vagt Lake Trail1.4 mi trail · hiking
- 1.5 miPtarmigan Creek Cutoff Trail0.9 mi trail · hiking
- 2 miCrown Point ATV Trail ↗4.6 mi trail · hiking, motorcycle, ATV, 4WD and 1 more
- 2.6 miPtarmigan Lake Tr3.7 mi trail · hiking
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Chugach National Forest.
- inChugach National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 6,244,689 acres
- 7.6 miKenai National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 1,943,006 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Alaska Nellie's HomesteadBuilding · Lawing · 1.1 mi
Natural features
The Trail River Cabin is located on the edge of Kenai Lake nestled in woods of hemlock. cottonwood, sitka spruce, and aspen. The Chugach National Forest covers the eastern half of the Kenai Peninsula and extends around Prince William Sound. It covers over 5 million acres and is characterized by jagged mountains, deep fjords, glacier-fed rivers, and dense forests. This rich natural area supports many miles of productive fishing streams as well as wildlife populations. Brown bears and black bears are often spotted in the area.Make your campsite less attractive to bears by practicing good Leave No Trace practices and learn more about outdoor safety and ethics.
Recreation
Enjoy fishing for Dolly Varden and rainbow trout from the banks of Kenai Lake or the nearby Trail River. When the winds are calm, boating on Kenai Lake can be a fantastic way to enjoy your time at the Trail River Campground. Or explore many of the hiking trails that nearby Moose Pass has to offer. The Trail River Cabin provides beach access to Kenai Lake. Many people enjoy fishing, collecting driftwood, skipping rocks and walking along the beach. The view of the mountains surrounding Kenai Lake is gorgeous. Snow is present in the high peaks and avalanche chutes until the end of August. Trout fishing can be very productive from the beach at Trail River Campground as well as at many nearby streams. The lake is home to Dolly Varden, rainbow trout and lake trout. Although trout fishing is open year-round in Kenai Lake, special restrictions apply within 1/4 mile of inlet streams. Anglers are required to have a State of Alaska Fishing license and obey all regulations. Within a one-mile radius of the campground entrance, are five trails: Falls Creek Trail, Crown Point Mine Road, Ptarmigan Creek Trail and Vagt Lake Trail.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Trail River Cabin?
Sites at Trail River Cabin are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Trail River Cabin?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Trail River Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Trail River Cabin?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Trail River Cabin?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Trail River Cabin?
Enjoy fishing for Dolly Varden and rainbow trout from the banks of Kenai Lake or the nearby Trail River. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Trail River Cabin?
Seward, Alaska. Trail River Cabin is located close to many tourist destinations.
Source: Getting there
What if Trail River Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Trail River (0.2 mi), Ptarmigan Creek (0.8 mi), and Primrose Campground (5 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby