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About Dale Clemens Cabin
Number of accommodations: 1
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2026 Season availability
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S18, Loop: AREA DALE CLEMENS CABIN
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Reviews (23)
What Guests Are Saying
The Dale Clemens Cabin offers spacious accommodations with stunning views and an efficient oil-burning stove that keeps the cabin warm. While the winter trail can be steep and challenging, especially without adequate snow coverage, the cabin is well-maintained and stocked with games and amenities. Guests appreciate the beautiful surroundings and the cozy atmosphere, though they recommend bringing less fuel than expected for warmer sleeping conditions.
What Guests Are Saying
The Dale Clemens Cabin offers spacious accommodations with stunning views and an efficient oil-burning stove that keeps the cabin warm. While the winter trail can be steep and challenging, especially without adequate snow coverage, the cabin is well-maintained and stocked with games and amenities. Guests appreciate the beautiful surroundings and the cozy atmosphere, though they recommend bringing less fuel than expected for warmer sleeping conditions.
Review Summary
Samantha C
VerifiedJanuary 29, 2021 • Stayed at: S18, Loop: AREA DALE CLEMENS CABIN
Favorite cabin, we go every winter for two nights with friends.
Brenan H
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2021 • Stayed at: S18, Loop: AREA DALE CLEMENS CABIN
Visiting the cabin at the height of snow machine season is maybe not the best choice if you are looking for a nice getaway from people and noise. The setting is idyllic: a nice short (but steep in places) hike to a cabin with great views and just into the alpine area which is perfect for skiing. The new kerosene stove certainly keeps the place warm enough too. I'd recommend turning it off at night to save fuel and it's seriously too hot otherwise even on low. We did have temps in the 30s though. We burned a gallon of kerosene from around 3pm until sometime in the night when it ran out.
Unfortunately the number of snow machines made things less enjoyable. A few snow machines is no surprise and no big deal, even expected in such an area but the number of snow machines out there on some days is RIDICULOUS.
I've stayed at this cabin a few times now before writing this and I have to say I probably won't ever go there again on a weekend during snow machine season. I had to constantly jump off the trail and wait for over 20 snow machines (I counted) on the way up to the cabin and they were consistently getting stuck, flipping over, overheating, etc. And because they are all running two stroke engines (which stink), combined with the constant engine noise, it rather takes away the enjoyment of hiking through and otherwise gorgeous forest.
Once in the alpine area, if you hike up the hill near the cabin to get a view or ski the trail toward the lake the views are rather sullied by the snow machine tracks which literally cover every square inch of land without any trees on it. I'm not even exaggerating. Seriously. This **** is out of control.
I never saw any wildlife because I assume it either had a heart attack or evacuated.
Secondly, people have a bad habit of leaving their empty kerosene containers at the cabin. Please haul out your trash. And no one wants your dirty bong you left there either.
Sorry, if you can't tell I'm a bit bitter about the entire experience.
Cara W
VerifiedJanuary 6, 2021 • Stayed at: S18, Loop: AREA DALE CLEMENS CABIN
Awesome cabin with a great view of Res bay and the town of Seward. Great set up and since it’s often used, it’s maintained and well supplied. Will be back there! Lots of recreational things to do year round
Location Dale Clemens Cabin
Address:
Seward Ranger District, 33599 Ranger Station Spur
Seward, AK, 99664
United States
Elevation: 525 feet
7.6 mi drive to downtown Seward (about 14 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- 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).
- 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.
- Bikes and horses are not recommended on the access trail, due to numerous rock steps, crossings and water bars, narrow boardwalks (12 inches wide) and fragile alpine vegetation.
- There is no source of fresh water near the cabin; guests must bring their own, or boil or treat water taken from lakes and streams.
- Use of this cabin by a commercial operator, such as an outfitter or guide, is not allowed.
- All garbage and food must be packed out.
- It is unlawful to use a public recreation cabin without a valid cabin reservation.
- Occupying a Public Recreation cabin with more than eight individuals per cabin for each permitted day is prohibited.
- Camping, pitching tents, or staying overnight within 300 feet of any public recreation use cabin is prohibited unless you have a valid cabin reservation.
- 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.
- 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.
- Learn more about Chugach National Forest
- 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.
- Cabin users are responsible for supplying their own kerosene/fuel oil at a rate of one gallon per night.
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GeneralFee changes in effect. This facility will now charge the same fee year-round.
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Last updated: September 8, 2026
