Crescent Saddle Cabin
Open year-round with reservations available up to 180 days in advance via Recreation.gov. Maximum stay is 3 consecutive days from May 15 through August 31, or 7 consecutive days the rest of the year. Extreme avalanche danger on Crescent Creek Trail in winter and early spring; use Carter Lake Trail and frozen lake surface instead.
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About
Crescent Saddle Cabin offers a secluded backcountry retreat in the Kenai Mountains of southeastern Alaska. Perched near tree line at approximately 1,450 feet, the cabin overlooks Crescent Lake amid scattered forest and seasonal wildflowers. The 12x14-foot structure sleeps six and includes a wood stove for heat, counter space, table, benches, splitting maul, and crosscut saw. An outhouse is provided. Access is demanding: the shorter route is 7 miles via the Carter Lake Trail from milepost 34 on the Seward Highway, while the Crescent Creek Trail from milepost 45 on Sterling Highway covers 10.7 miles. Floatplane landings on Crescent Lake provide an alternative. Winter travelers should use the Carter Lake Trail and frozen lake surface, as extreme avalanche danger exists on the Crescent Creek Trail in winter and early spring. Fishing for trophy grayling is popular on Crescent Lake; a rowboat with oars is provided but no life jackets. Visitors must pack out all garbage and food. Elodea, an invasive aquatic plant, was found in Crescent Lake in 2023, so all watercraft and gear should be cleaned, drained, and dried before and after use.
Directions
From Seward Highway milepost 34, take Carter Lake Trail 7 miles to the cabin. Alternatively, from Sterling Highway milepost 45, take Quartz Creek Road 3.2 miles to Crescent Creek Trailhead, then hike 10.7 miles. Floatplane access is also available on Crescent Lake.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $60 |
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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