Dale Clemens Cabin
Open — Open year-round for reservations via Recreation.gov up to 180 days in advance. Winter snow can linger into July, and the summer hiking trail typically is not open to foot travel until mid-June. Trails are closed to motorized vehicles May 1 through November 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:
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 29 at 8:57PM AKST until December 30 at 5:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Visibility as low as one half mile at times. Total snow accumulations up to 2 inches. North winds gusting 35 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Seward. * WHEN...Until 5 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect periods of light snow through late tonight or very early Tuesday morning. While the snow intensity will be light, the snow will be light and fluffy and easily blown around. Winds will diminish through the overnight hours.
About
Dale Clemens Cabin is a rustic Forest Service cabin situated at approximately 1,750 feet elevation in the Chugach National Forest on the Kenai Peninsula. The 14x18-foot cabin sits just above tree line, surrounded by mountain meadows, groves of hemlock and spruce trees, and abundant wildflowers. The cabin offers spectacular views of Resurrection Peak, Mt. Ascension, Resurrection Bay, and the town of Seward in the distance. The two-story cabin sleeps up to 4 people and includes a loft, table, oil stove heater, and an outhouse. Visitors must bring their own heating fuel: one gallon of kerosene or number one heating oil per night during summer months (June-August) and two gallons per night for the rest of the year. The cabin does not provide mattresses, bedding, cooking utensils, running water, or electricity. Recreational opportunities include fishing for rainbow trout in nearby Lost Lake, hunting for moose, black and brown bears, wolves, mountain goats, and ptarmigan (in season), and year-round hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. Winter snow can linger into July, and the area is susceptible to heavy fog and rain in summer and whiteout conditions in winter. The trail is typically not open to foot travel until mid-June. Trails are closed to motorized vehicles May 1 through November 30 and closed to pack/saddle stock April 1 through June 30.
Directions
From milepost 5 on Seward Highway, turn onto Scott Way and follow signs to the Lost Lake Trailhead. In summer, hike 4.5 miles to the cabin. In winter, ski or snowmobile 2.5 miles to the cabin. Alternative access: from milepost 17 on Seward Highway at Primrose Campground and Trailhead, hike 12.6 miles on a steep and rugged trail. Access through Lost Lake Subdivision is on privately owned land; be courteous of landowners' rights.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| 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 | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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