Caribou Creek Cabin
Open — Open year-round with reservations available up to 180 days in advance via Recreation.gov. Check-in and check-out time is 12:00 p.m. The trail is closed to motorized vehicles May 1 through November 30, and closed to pack and saddle stock April 1 through June 30. In winter, the last mile of Resurrection Creek Road is not plowed, adding one mile to the hike.
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
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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
Caribou Creek Cabin is a remote 12x14-foot log cabin situated on Resurrection Creek on the Eastern Kenai Peninsula. The cabin sits in spruce-birch forest with views of nearby mountains, accessible via the Resurrection Pass Trail. Located 7 miles from the north trailhead at Resurrection Creek Road or 31.8 miles from the south trailhead on Sterling Highway, the cabin offers a rustic backcountry experience. The cabin has bunk space for six with a maximum occupancy of eight people. It is equipped with a table, benches, a wood stove for heat, a splitting maul, and a crosscut saw. An outhouse is provided outside. The cabin has no electricity, potable water, mattresses, bedding, cooking utensils, or cut firewood. Visitors must bring sleeping bags and pads, a cook stove, cooking gear, food, and an initial water supply. Water from streams should be boiled for at least 5 minutes before consumption. The area offers opportunities for gold panning in designated areas along the trail, though active mining operations exist on private claims. Big game hunting is popular in season for moose, black and brown bears, Dall sheep, mountain goats, caribou, and wolves. Fishing in the area is poor. The trail is popular for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. Winter travelers should be prepared to evaluate avalanche conditions, as some travel passes through avalanche run-out zones.
Directions
From Hope Highway on the Kenai Peninsula, follow Resurrection Creek Road to milepost 4 (Resurrection Pass North Trailhead) and hike 7 miles to the cabin. In winter, the last mile of Resurrection Creek Road is not plowed, adding one mile of travel. From the south, start at Resurrection Pass South Trailhead at milepost 53.2 on Sterling Highway and hike 31.8 miles to the cabin.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| 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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