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About Caribou Creek Cabin
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Reviews (22)
What Guests Are Saying
Caribou Creek Cabin is a clean, well-maintained retreat with ample firewood and excellent river access, making it ideal for fishing and relaxation. Visitors praised the cozy atmosphere and beautiful surroundings, often expressing a desire to return. Some concerns were raised about maintenance and potential budget cuts affecting future upkeep, but overall, guests appreciated the experience and cabin amenities.
What Guests Are Saying
Caribou Creek Cabin is a clean, well-maintained retreat with ample firewood and excellent river access, making it ideal for fishing and relaxation. Visitors praised the cozy atmosphere and beautiful surroundings, often expressing a desire to return. Some concerns were raised about maintenance and potential budget cuts affecting future upkeep, but overall, guests appreciated the experience and cabin amenities.
Review Summary
Cynthia S
VerifiedMarch 10, 2026 • Stayed at: S13, Loop: AREA CARIBOU CREEK CABIN
Cabin was neat and clean. Previous visitors had left a great deal of wood. Much appreciated.
Christian W
VerifiedOctober 24, 2025 • Stayed at: S13, Loop: AREA CARIBOU CREEK CABIN
Thanks Forest Service AND previous users. Cabin was warm, there was tons of cut wood in the shed, stove worked great.
Jason d
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: S13, Loop: AREA CARIBOU CREEK CABIN
Beautiful cabin with a great river access. Perfect spot for a fishing weekend or just a place to relax and listen to the water flow.
Cathryn T
VerifiedJuly 4, 2025 • Stayed at: S13, Loop: AREA CARIBOU CREEK CABIN
Always wanted to stay at this cabin. Really enjoyed the river just out the front door. And plenty of firewood had been left for a nice fire. Would rent it again.
Alicia G
VerifiedJune 18, 2025 • Stayed at: S13, Loop: AREA CARIBOU CREEK CABIN
Caribou Creek cabin was stocked nicely with firewood! The sounds the stream passing by below was amazing to hear. Slept the 43 of us nicely!
Signe J
VerifiedJune 8, 2025 • Stayed at: S13, Loop: AREA CARIBOU CREEK CABIN
Great hike in, lots and lots of wood and water available in an immaculate cabin! Can't wait to come back! It gets really hot inside with a minimal fire.
Michael J
VerifiedMarch 3, 2025 • Stayed at: S13, Loop: AREA CARIBOU CREEK CABIN
I have made many trips during the last 20+ years to the Caribou Creek Cabin on Resurrection Pass Trail. It's a lovely overnight destination. This year, given the weather associated with climate change, the trail was particularly icy. I was able to receive valuable information from the ranger at the Seward Ranger Station. However, I'm concerned with the recent federal budget cuts, this possible life-saving position will be eliminated. I noticed the cabin's bench/railing has been removed. Again, with budget cuts, these important cabins may no longer be maintained.
Alan O
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2024 • Stayed at: S13, Loop: AREA CARIBOU CREEK CABIN
The cabin was clean, well stocked, and well maintained. We tried to leave in it in better condition then we found it. We so appreciate this program and opportunity. Thank you Recreaction.gov
Cynthia S
VerifiedMarch 11, 2024 • Stayed at: S13, Loop: AREA CARIBOU CREEK CABIN
Cabin was clean, good wood supply, nice hatchet for splitting wood. The top bunks are too close to the ceiling.
Winter B
VerifiedMarch 5, 2024 • Stayed at: S13, Loop: AREA CARIBOU CREEK CABIN
We have stayed here in the winter twice now and it is a fantastic little cabin! Just an FYI, the stove is pretty skinny and only fits a couple logs at a time. There are also lots of windows, so if the fire goes out, it gets cold quickly. The river is also nearly impossible to access in the winter due to snow load, so bring plenty of drinking water. Every other year snow machines are allowed on the trail and this year they were allowed which made the trail really nice for skiing/snowshoeing out. Highly recommend this cabin!
Location Caribou Creek Cabin
Address:
Seward Ranger District, 33599 Ranger Station Spur
Seward, AK, 99664
United States
Follow the Hope Highway from Seward Highway after arriving on the Kenai Peninsula. From the Resurrection Pass North Trailhead, at milepost 4 of Resurrection Creek Road, hike 7 miles to the cabin. In winter, add one extra mile of travel as Resurrection Creek Road is not plowed to the trailhead. From the Resurrection Pass South Trailhead, at milepost 53.2 on Sterling Highway, hike 31.8 miles to the cabin.
Refer to USGS topographic map Seward D8. Maps are available online or by calling the Seward Ranger District at 907-288-3178.
Winter travelers need to be able to evaluate avalanche and over-ice travel conditions. For more current travel conditions, call the district office. The trail is closed to horse/pack stock from April 1 to June 30, and is open to over-snow motorized vehicles from Dec. 1 to April 30 every other winter season, beginning with the winter of 2007-2008. It is closed to motorized vehicles every other winter season beginning with the 2008-2009 winter season.
Latitude & Longitude: 60.7837 / -149.678
Elevation: 305 feet
Policies & Rules
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This facility is located in an extremely remote and wild area; before making a reservation, become aware of bear, water, and weather safety (including cold) |
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Recreating in Alaska can present both obvious and hidden dangers; please be aware of your surroundings and be prepared for extended stays due to occasionally poor weather |
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There is no source of fresh water near the cabin; guests must bring their own, or boil or treat water taken from streams and lakes. |
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Use of this cabin by a commercial operator, such as an outfitter or guide, is not allowed |
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All garbage and food must be packed out |
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It is unlawful to use a public recreation cabin without a valid cabin reservation. |
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Occupying a Public Recreation cabin with more than eight individuals per cabin for each permitted day is prohibited. |
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Camping, pitching tents, or staying overnight within 300 feet of any public recreation use cabin is prohibited unless you have a valid cabin reservation. |
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It is prohibited to hitch, tether, or hobble any saddle or pack animal including dog teams, within 200 feet of an established trail, water source, or developed recreation site, including Forest Service recreation cabins. |
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Camping and/ or occupying any one Public Recreation Use Cabin for a period longer than seven consecutive days by any person or group including but not limited to family members, members of the same household, and members of the same camping party within a 30 day period, and three consecutive days May 15 to August 31. |
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Learn more about Chugach National Forest |
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Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by purchasing firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org. |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralFee changes in effect. This facility will now charge the same fee year-round.
