Trail River Cabin picnic table and fire ring overlooking Kenai Lake.
Open

Open year-round. Summer access is a 0.1-mile hike; winter access requires 1.2 miles of skiing or snowshoeing when the campground road is closed and groomed for cross-country skiing. Potable water available during peak summer season only. Reservations via Recreation.gov up to 180 days in advance.

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…

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 Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a) & (b), the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails located within and/or administered by the…

Regional Order No. R-10-96-01 - Forest Development Roads and Trails

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Snowmachining closed on the Glacier, Seward Ranger Districts

Possessing or using a snowmachine (over-snow vehicle) on the Glacier and Seward Ranger Districts is prohibited. The purpose of the snowmachining prohibition is to protect the forest floor from damage due to the lack of sufficient snow pack. Please refer to the map for the specific areas and the…

Avalanche Conditions Special Notice

Avalanche debris has been reported in the Bryon Glacier Valley. Travel is 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃 on the Byron Glacier Trail or Trail of Blue Ice below avalanche terrain.Conditions are most dangerous during active weather or late in the afternoon on sunny days.…

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.Camping, setting up a tent or staying overnight within 300 feet of…

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:Possessing or using a motorized vehicle and the landing of, or the dropping or picking up of any materials, supplies, or persons by means of…

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:Hawkins IslandHinchinbrook IslandGreen Island/Little Green IslandEastern Prince William Sound…

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:All acquired lands from the Eyak Corporation surrounding Eyak Lake, west of Eyak River and on the Copper River Delta north and south of the Copper River Highway between Eyak River and State of Alaska…

About

Trail River Cabin sits on the shores of Kenai Lake surrounded by hemlock, cottonwood, Sitka spruce, and aspen in Alaska's Chugach National Forest. This family-friendly two-story log cabin accommodates up to 8 people with bunk space for 7, and is equipped with a wood stove, splitting maul, hand saw, counter space, table, and benches. An outside picnic table and fire ring are provided. The cabin features a wheelchair-accessible ramp at the entrance. The location offers direct beach access to Kenai Lake, where Dolly Varden, rainbow trout, and lake trout can be caught year-round with special restrictions near inlet streams. Within a mile radius are five trails including Falls Creek Trail, Crown Point Mine Road, Ptarmigan Creek Trail, and Vagt Lake Trail, all connecting to the Iditarod National Historic Trail. Brown and black bears frequent the area, so proper food storage is essential. Visitors must bring their own sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cook stove, cooking gear, and food. No electricity, mattresses, bedding, cooking utensils, or cut firewood are provided. Potable water is available from the campground during summer but must be hauled in during off-season. The nearest vault toilet is 400 feet away in the campground loop.

Directions

From Anchorage, go south on Seward Highway approximately 100 miles to Crown Point. Turn at Milepost 24.2 onto Trail River Road for 2 miles to the campground. Turn right to Eagle Point Loop; the cabin is located next to site 90. Use designated cabin parking only. In winter, park outside the campground gate and ski approximately 1.2 miles to the cabin. Do not drive on groomed cross-country ski trails.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $75

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Email mailroom_r10_chugach@usda.gov
Phone +1 (907) 288-3178

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

Availability

Photos

Trail River Cabin picnic table and fire ring overlooking Kenai Lake.
Two-story log cabin with large front porch and ramp.
A side view of the two-story log cabin showing the ramp and stairs that lead up to the front porch.
Two-story log cabin with large front porch and ramp.
Two-story log cabin with large front porch and ramp.
View of the downstairs area from the interior stairs.  Showing the kitchen area, wood stove, and table.
Sleeping area upstairs with two moveable sleeping platforms.
Interior of cabin kitchen area consisting of two wall shelves, a corner countertop and two shelves below the countertop. Wood stove to the right of the counter.
Downstair bunks next to wood stove.

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