Aspen Flats Cabin
Open — Open year-round for reservations. The Russian River Campground area is closed through November 30, 2025, making the cabin accessible only via the Russian Lakes Trail from Snug Harbor Road during this time.
Regional Order No. 10-01 - Marijuana - Simple Possession
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on the Tongass and Chugach National Forests: Possessing, storing or transporting parts of a cannabis plant, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of such plant; including and not limited to proc
Regional Order No. 10-00-00-04-01 - Occupancy and Use - Alcohol
TONGASS and CHUGACH NATIONAL FORESTS Regional Office Juneau, Alaska Order No. 10-00-00-04-01REGIONAL ORDEROccupancy and Use
Regional Order No. R-10-96-01 - Forest Development Roads and Trails
R-10 SUPPLEMENT 7700-96-1 7730EFFECTIVE 5/17/96 Page 10 of 117731.14 - EXHIBIT 01ORDER NO. R-10-96-01FOREST DEVELOPMENT ROADS AND TRAILSALASKA REGION
10-04-00-26-01 Winter Motorized Vehicle Closure
To prevent resource damage from snowmachine use in areas where inadequate snow conditions exist, some Kenai Peninsula areas of the Chugach National Forest are closed to snowmachine use areas.
10-04-00-24-05 - Developed Recreation Sites, Public Use Cabins Prohibitions
Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited within the Chugach National Forest:Cutting any standing tree within 150 feet of a Public Use Cabin, Developed Recreation Site or Administrative Use Site.
10-04-00-17-09 Winter Motorized Vehicle Use
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on certain lands administered by the Forest Service within the Chugach National Forest:
10-04-04-12-08 Copper River Delta Winter Motor Vehicle Closure
The use of snowmachines (snowmobiles and all motorized over snow vehicles, including off highway vehicles) and the landing of, or the dropping or picking up of any materials, supplies, or persons by means of, helicopters that are utilized for t winter recreational activities is prohibited in the
10-04-00-05-01 - Winter Motor Vehicle Closure Prince William Sound
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a), the following acts are prohibited on the Chugach National Forest:Certain motor vehicle use except for subsistence uses from December 1 through April 30 of each year:
10-04-00-04-03 - Motor Vehicle Closure Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Acquired Lands
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a) the operation of motor vehicles is prohibited in the following areas:
About
Aspen Flats Cabin is a remote 12x14-foot rustic cabin situated on the Russian River in Chugach National Forest, nestled between Lower and Upper Russian Lakes. The cabin is surrounded by flat to hilly terrain with scattered spruce and cottonwood trees, offering mountain views and excellent fishing access. The cabin sleeps 6 people and provides basic amenities including a wood stove for heat, table, splitting maul, crosscut saw, and an outhouse. Visitors must bring all bedding, cooking utensils, and other personal gear, as there is no running water or electricity. The location offers exceptional fishing opportunities, with rainbow trout available year-round and salmon runs from June through September. The Russian River is known for its sockeye and coho salmon, though fishing regulations change based on fish counts and emergency orders may restrict harvest. The cabin provides access to the Russian Lakes Trail system, a 21-mile trail that traverses muskeg, meadows, and high-canopied forest. Wildlife is abundant, including moose, black and brown bears, and wolves, with berries ripening from late July through September. Access to the cabin requires hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, or skiing depending on the season. The trail is 9 miles from the Russian River Campground trailhead or 12 miles from the Cooper Lake Road trailhead (distances increase to 10 and 15 miles respectively in winter). The trail is closed year-round to motorized vehicles between Russian River Campground and Upper Russian Lake Cabin, and closed to pack/saddle stock from April 1 to June 30. Winter access can be challenging due to avalanche hazards, and visitors should be prepared for over-ice travel conditions.
Directions
Located on the Russian Lakes Trail, 9 miles from Russian River Campground trailhead or 12 miles from Cooper Lake Road trailhead. Follow the 0.3-mile cabin access trail off the main trail. Through November 30, 2025, access is only available from the Snug Harbor Road trailhead due to Russian River Campground closure.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 288-3178 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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