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Caribou Creek Cabin

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General

Fee changes in effect. This facility will now charge the same fee year-round.

Caribou Creek Cabin
Caribou Creek Cabin interior
Caribou Creek Cabin
Caribou Creek Cabin Nearby River
Chugach National Forest

Featured amenities

River Access

About Caribou Creek Cabin

Caribou Creek Cabin is a remote, rustic cabin on the Eastern Kenai Peninsula of south-central Alaska. It is near a recreational gold panning area and provides access to great opportunities for big game hunting. The cabin can be accessed by hiking, horseback riding, biking skiing, and snowmobile. The trail is open to snowmobiles every other year. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

Number of accommodations: 1

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Hunting

Skiing

Snowmobile

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
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Currently open - May 1 to Sep 30

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

River Access
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Firewood Available
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
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S13, Loop: AREA CARIBOU CREEK CABIN

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Site Details

Up to 8 guests
Surface: Gravel
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Reviews (66)

What Guests Are Saying

Caribou Creek Cabin is praised for its cleanliness, ample firewood supply, and beautiful river access, making it an ideal spot for relaxation and fishing. Guests appreciated the warm atmosphere and well-maintained facilities, often expressing a desire to return. Some concerns were raised about trail conditions and maintenance due to budget cuts, but overall, visitors enjoyed their experiences.

Review Summary

4.5
66 reviews
5
72.7%
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Leslie K

Verified

June 14, 2021 Stayed at: S13, Loop: AREA CARIBOU CREEK CABIN

5

Caribou Creek cabin was wonderful on out one-night stay on 6 June. The cabin and the Resurrection Trail were in good shape, and the butterflies and swifts were active around the cabin.

Maureen P

Verified

April 24, 2021 Stayed at: S13, Loop: AREA CARIBOU CREEK CABIN

1

We did not get to the cabins . We postholed for 3 miles in thigh deep snow and finally gave up.
Really wish we could get a refund for weather

Maureen P

Verified

April 24, 2021 Stayed at: S13, Loop: AREA CARIBOU CREEK CABIN

1

We did not get to the cabins . We postholed for 3 miles in thigh deep snow and finally gave up.
Really wish we could get a refund for weather

Maureen P

Verified

April 24, 2021 Stayed at: S13, Loop: AREA CARIBOU CREEK CABIN

1

We did not get to the cabins . We postholed for 3 miles in thigh deep snow and finally gave up.
Really wish we could get a refund for weather

Richard R

Verified

March 11, 2021 Stayed at: S13, Loop: AREA CARIBOU CREEK CABIN

5

cold but wonderful! love this cabin. always have, always will.

Richard R

Verified

March 11, 2021 Stayed at: S13, Loop: AREA CARIBOU CREEK CABIN

5

cold but wonderful! love this cabin. always have, always will.

Richard R

Verified

March 11, 2021 Stayed at: S13, Loop: AREA CARIBOU CREEK CABIN

5

cold but wonderful! love this cabin. always have, always will.

Michael J

Verified

January 26, 2020 Stayed at: S13, Loop: AREA CARIBOU CREEK CABIN

3

The cabin was nice. The updating and cleaning up that was done sometime in the last several years really looks nice.

There was no wood when we arrived. We had plenty of time to get some, cut it, get a fire going, and put some in the wood shelter for the next people. Please remind people to leave some wood in the cabin and some in the wood shelter for the next people.

Michael J

Verified

January 26, 2020 Stayed at: S13, Loop: AREA CARIBOU CREEK CABIN

3

The cabin was nice. The updating and cleaning up that was done sometime in the last several years really looks nice.

There was no wood when we arrived. We had plenty of time to get some, cut it, get a fire going, and put some in the wood shelter for the next people. Please remind people to leave some wood in the cabin and some in the wood shelter for the next people.

Michael J

Verified

January 26, 2020 Stayed at: S13, Loop: AREA CARIBOU CREEK CABIN

3

The cabin was nice. The updating and cleaning up that was done sometime in the last several years really looks nice.

There was no wood when we arrived. We had plenty of time to get some, cut it, get a fire going, and put some in the wood shelter for the next people. Please remind people to leave some wood in the cabin and some in the wood shelter for the next people.

Location Caribou Creek Cabin

Address:
Seward Ranger District, 33599 Ranger Station Spur
Seward, AK, 99664
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 60.7837 / -149.678

Elevation: 305 feet

Policies & Rules

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

Safety & rules

  • Be aware of safety risks related to bears, water, and weather in this remote area before your visit.
  • Be aware of dangers in Alaska and prepare for potentially extended stays due to poor weather.
  • Guests must pack out all garbage and food after their stay.
  • Camping in the cabin is limited to seven consecutive days, or three days from May 15 to August 31.

Utilities

  • Guests need to bring their own fresh water or treat water from natural sources before use.

Site types & loops

  • Commercial use of the cabin by operators or guides is prohibited.
  • Camping within 300 feet of a public recreation cabin is not allowed without a reservation.
  • Hitching or tethering animals is not allowed within 200 feet of trails, water sources, or developed sites.

Local regulations

  • A valid reservation is required to use the public recreation cabin.

Site capacity

  • No more than eight individuals may occupy the cabin at any given time.

General

  • Learn more about Chugach National Forest 

Fires & fuel

  • Buy firewood near your destination to prevent pest spread.

Warnings & Advisories

Warning

General

Fee changes in effect. This facility will now charge the same fee year-round.

Nearby Campgrounds

Nearby destinations


Last updated: June 3, 2026

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