Barber Cabin
Open — Open year-round for reservations. Reservable up to 180 days in advance via Recreation.gov. Maximum stay is 3 consecutive nights. Check-in and check-out time is 12:00 p.m.
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
Barber Cabin offers a remote wilderness lodging experience on the eastern Kenai Peninsula in Chugach National Forest. The 16x20-foot log cabin sits on the east shore of Lower Russian Lake, surrounded by scattered spruce forest and meadows with scenic mountain views. The cabin accommodates up to 6 people and provides basic amenities including a table, wood stove, splitting maul, crosscut saw, and an outhouse. A rowboat with oars is provided for fishing rainbow trout on the lake. Access to the cabin is via Russian Lakes Trail, which begins at Russian River Campground off the Sterling Highway. The summer route is 3.4 miles one-way, turning onto the Barber Cabin spur trail at mile 2.5. Winter access is 4.2 miles and requires skiing or snowshoeing along the campground entrance road, summer trail for 1.8 miles, then a marked winter route across the frozen surface of Lower Russian Lake. Floatplane access is also possible. Motorized access is prohibited year-round on Russian Lakes Trail, and horse/pack stock are not allowed from April 1 to June 30. Winter travelers should evaluate avalanche conditions, as there is high avalanche hazard on the trail during winter months. The cabin has no running water, electricity, mattresses, bedding, cooking utensils, or cut firewood. Visitors must pack in all supplies and pack out all trash. The cabin is wheelchair accessible with ramps at front and rear doors, outhouse, and boat dock. The area has a high concentration of black and brown bears, moose, and wolves. Rainbow trout fishing is excellent on Lower Russian Lake, and the 21-mile Russian Lakes Trail provides access to varying terrain and the Upper Russian Lake area.
Directions
From mile 52.6 of Sterling Highway, turn into Russian River Campground and travel 1 mile to Russian Lakes Trailhead. Follow Russian Lakes Trail 3.4 miles, turning onto Barber Cabin spur trail at mile 2.5. Winter route is 4.2 miles via campground entrance road, summer trail for 1.8 miles, marked winter route, and across frozen Lower Russian Lake. Accessible by hiking, biking, skiing, horseback, or floatplane (25 minutes from Seward or Cooper Landing).
Nearby Campgrounds
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 | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 288-3178 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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