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About Crescent Saddle Cabin
Number of accommodations: 1
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water Access
- Lake Access
- Boat Ramp
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S17, Loop: AREA CRESCENT SADDLE CABIN
Site Details
Reviews (34)
What Guests Are Saying
The Crescent Saddle Cabin offers a beautiful and peaceful retreat with stunning views and well-stocked amenities, making for a memorable experience. However, accessing the cabin can be challenging due to overgrown trails and icy conditions, and some guests noted issues with wood supply and missing rowboats. Overall, the cabin's excellent condition and picturesque surroundings are highlighted as its main positives.
What Guests Are Saying
The Crescent Saddle Cabin offers a beautiful and peaceful retreat with stunning views and well-stocked amenities, making for a memorable experience. However, accessing the cabin can be challenging due to overgrown trails and icy conditions, and some guests noted issues with wood supply and missing rowboats. Overall, the cabin's excellent condition and picturesque surroundings are highlighted as its main positives.
Review Summary
Matthew O
VerifiedNovember 7, 2020 • Stayed at: S17, Loop: AREA CRESCENT SADDLE CABIN
Trail a little muddy and some slides to traverse but otherwise awesome!
Matthew O
VerifiedNovember 7, 2020 • Stayed at: S17, Loop: AREA CRESCENT SADDLE CABIN
Trail a little muddy and some slides to traverse but otherwise awesome!
Jeannie P
VerifiedOctober 31, 2020 • Stayed at: S17, Loop: AREA CRESCENT SADDLE CABIN
Beautiful cabin in a stunning location! If arriving from Carter lake trailhead, plan to cross some dubious water depending on the time of the year!
Jeannie P
VerifiedOctober 31, 2020 • Stayed at: S17, Loop: AREA CRESCENT SADDLE CABIN
Beautiful cabin in a stunning location! If arriving from Carter lake trailhead, plan to cross some dubious water depending on the time of the year!
Location Crescent Saddle Cabin
Address:
Seward Ranger District, 33599 Ranger Station Spur
Seward, AK, 99664
United States
Access is by trail, 7 miles from the Carter Lake Trailhead at milepost 34 of the Seward Highway or (10.7 miles from the Crescent Creek Trailhead, from milepost 45 on Sterling Highway, take Quartz Creek road 3.2 miles to the Crescent Creek Trailhead. Cabin is also accessible by floatplane.
Winter travelers need to be able to evaluate avalanche and over-ice travel conditions. Refer to USGS maps Seward B7, C7 and C8. Maps are available online or by calling the Seward Ranger District at 907-288-3178.
Learn more about Carter Lake and Crescent Creek.
Access is via the Seward Highway (milepost 34) and the Sterling Highway (milepost 45), both within approximately 10.7 miles of the cabin.
Latitude & Longitude: 60.4453 / -149.506
Elevation: 451 feet
Policies & Rules
Safety & rules
- Be aware of bear, water, and weather safety before reserving due to the remote location.
- Stay aware of surroundings and prepare for poor weather conditions during your stay.
- Guests are required to pack out all garbage and food.
- Occupancy is limited to seven consecutive days or three days between May 15 and August 31.
General
- This is the Crescent Saddle Cabin located on the south-central shore of Crescent Lake, not the Crescent Lake Cabin on the west side of the lake.
- Learn more about Chugach National Forest
Accessibility
- Summer access may be challenging due to an unbridged creek crossing, especially during high water.
Site types & loops
- Crescent Lake Trail has seasonal closures for horses and motorized vehicles, and is not recommended for small children.
- Camping within 300 feet of any public recreation cabin is prohibited without a reservation.
- Hitching or tethering animals is prohibited within 200 feet of trails or water sources.
Utilities
- Guests need to bring their own fresh water or treat water from nearby sources.
Local regulations
- Commercial operators are not permitted to use this cabin.
- A valid reservation is required to use the public recreation cabin.
Site capacity
- Occupancy is limited to eight individuals per cabin per day.
Fires & fuel
- Purchase firewood locally to prevent pest spread.
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralFee changes in effect. This facility will now charge the same fee year-round.
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Last updated: June 9, 2026
