Crescent Saddle Cabin
Open — Open year-round for reservations via Recreation.gov up to 180 days in advance. Extreme avalanche danger on Crescent Creek Trail in winter and early spring; winter access recommended via Carter Lake Trail only. Trails closed to motorized use May 1 through November 30 and to pack/saddle stock April 1 through June 30.
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
Crescent Saddle Cabin offers a secluded wilderness experience in the Kenai Mountains of Chugach National Forest. The 12 x 14-foot cabin sits near tree line overlooking the southern shore of Crescent Lake at approximately 1,450 feet elevation, surrounded by scattered forest and wildflower meadows in summer. The cabin sleeps up to 6 people and provides basic amenities including a wood stove, table, splitting maul, crosscut saw, outhouse, and a rowboat with oars for fishing. Access to the cabin is challenging but rewarding. Hikers can reach it via a 7-mile trek from the Carter Lake Trailhead at milepost 34 on the Seward Highway, or an 11-mile hike from the Crescent Creek Trailhead. The cabin is also accessible by floatplane. Winter access requires crossing frozen Crescent Lake from the Carter Lake Trail, and visitors must be experienced in avalanche assessment as extreme danger exists on the Crescent Creek Trail and surrounding chutes during winter and early spring. Crescent Lake is renowned for trophy-size grayling fishing. The area also offers opportunities for hunting moose, black and brown bears, and Dall sheep in season. Visitors must bring all bedding, cooking equipment, food, water purification, and be prepared for weather delays of 2-5 days. Elodea has been detected in Crescent Lake; clean, drain, and dry all equipment to prevent its spread.
Directions
Access via Carter Lake Trail (7 miles from trailhead at milepost 34 on Seward Highway) or Crescent Creek Trail (10.7 miles from trailhead; from milepost 45 on Sterling Highway, take Quartz Creek Road 3.2 miles to trailhead). Winter access via Carter Lake Trail and frozen surface of Crescent Lake. Also accessible by floatplane. Not recommended for horses or bicycles.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| 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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