Crescent Lake Cabin
Elodea has been found in Crescent Lake in 2023. Please stop aquatic hitchikers and use clean, drain, dry methods to prevent the spread of elodea. Crescent Lake Cabin is a rustic cabin on beautiful Crescent Lake, providing access to great fishing, hunting, hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities. This site can be accessed by hiking, biking, skiing, horseback, snowmobile and floatplane. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.
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Site mix
| Cabins | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Surface | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| S02 | Gravel | 8 / – |
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
| Fees | 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… |
The 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. An outhouse is also provided. There is no electricity, potable water, mattresses, bedding, cooking utensils or cut firewood at the cabin. Visitors should bring sleeping bags and pads, a cook stove, cooking gearandfood. Water taken from the lakes or streams should be treated or boiled before consumption. All garbage and food must be packed out.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
From milepost 45 on Sterling Highway,take Quartz Creek road 3.2 miles to the Crescent Creek trailhead. The cabin is 6.5 miles down the Crescent Creek Trail. Winter travelers need to be able to evaluate avalanche and over-ice travel conditions.
| Nearest town | Seward, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 60.4766° N, 149.5742° W · Directions ↗ |
Explore
Worth a stop
- 3.8 miTern Lake Day Use Area ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miCrescent Creek Trail ↗6.4 mi trail · hiking, bike
- 0.1 miCrescent Lake Trail ↗8.3 mi trail · hiking
- 3.4 miCarter Lake Trail3.4 mi trail · hiking
- 3.9 miCarter Lake Trail Snow1.7 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
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
- 2.1 miKenai National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 1,943,006 acres
- 11.6 miKenai Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Fish and Wildlife Service · 1,354,247 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
- Cooper Landing Historic DistrictHistoric district · Cooper Landing · 8.9 mi
- Cooper Landing Post OfficeBuilding · Cooper Landing · 8.9 mi
- Alaska Nellie's HomesteadBuilding · Lawing · 9 mi
Natural features
The cabin is located south of Sterling Highway on the Crescent Lake Trail. It sits at the northwest end of Crescent Lake, at an elevation of about 1,450 feet. The surrounding area is close to the tree line, affording scenic views of nearby mountains. In addition to avalanche danger, high winds may sweep across the lake, causing danger for small boats and planes. For information on access and regulations pertaining to this cabin, trail conditions, safety precautions and outdoor safety and ethics, please contact the Seward District office.
Recreation
Fishing in Crescent Lake is very popular for grayling. A rowboat with oars is available at the cabin, however, life jackets and fishing equipment are not provided. High winds could present a danger to anyone on the lake. In season, visitors hunt for moose, black and brown bears and Dall sheep. Hiking, horseback riding, cross country skiing and snowshoeing are also popular activities. There is extreme avalanche danger on the Crescent Creek Trail in winter and early spring. The primitive trail around Crescent Lake crosses several avalanche chutes and should not be used in the winter.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Crescent Lake Cabin?
Sites at Crescent Lake Cabin are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Crescent Lake Cabin?
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…
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Crescent Lake Cabin?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Crescent Lake Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Crescent Lake Cabin?
Fishing in Crescent Lake is very popular for grayling. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Crescent Lake Cabin?
Seward, Alaska.
Source: Getting there
What if Crescent Lake Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Crescent Creek Campground (3.9 mi, first-come), Quartz Creek Campground (5.2 mi, partly first-come), and Trail River (7.8 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby