West Swan Lake Cabin
Open — Available for reservations year-round. Check-in and check-out time is 12:00 p.m. Reservations can be made up to 180 days in advance via Recreation.gov.
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
West Swan Lake Cabin is a rustic 12 x 14-foot cabin in an extremely remote area on the Kenai Peninsula of south-central Alaska. Set in an open grove of cottonwood trees with mountain views, the cabin overlooks the western end of Swan Lake on the border between Chugach National Forest and Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. The cabin sleeps 6 people and includes basic amenities: a table, wood stove, splitting maul, crosscut saw, outhouse, and a rowboat with oars for fishing. Visitors must bring their own mattresses, bedding, cooking utensils, and supplies. There is no running water or electricity, and firewood is not provided. The cabin is located in a very remote and wild area, with moose, black bears, and brown bears present. Access is challenging: there is no trail, and bushwhacking the 2 miles from the east end of Swan Lake involves dense vegetation and steep terrain. Summer access is by floatplane (15 minutes from Cooper Landing or 30 minutes from Moose Pass). Winter access is by skiing or snowmobiling over the frozen lake surface when conditions are safe. Swan Lake offers excellent fishing for rainbow trout, lake trout, Dolly Varden, and sockeye salmon. The area provides opportunities for wildlife viewing, hunting in season, and experiencing true wilderness solitude. Visitors should bring extra supplies for 2-5 days in case of weather delays and be prepared for extreme remoteness.
Directions
Summer access is by floatplane (15-minute flight from Cooper Landing or 30-minute flight from Moose Pass). Winter access is by skiing or snowmobiling over the frozen surface of Swan Lake. There is no trail to this cabin; bushwhacking the 2 miles from the east end of Swan Lake involves dense vegetation and steep terrain.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| 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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