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DEVILS PASS CABIN
DEVILS PASS CABIN
DEVILS PASS CABIN

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About Devils Pass Cabin

Devil's Pass Cabin is a rustic cabin in a remote area of south-central Alaska along the popular Resurrection Pass Trail. Visitors enjoy the alpine vistas, hiking and hunting, among other outdoor recreation opportunities. The cabin can be accessed by hiking, biking, skiing, horseback or snowmobiling. Snowmobiles are only allowed on the Resurrection Pass trail every other year. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

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Horseback Riding

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Hunting

Hunting

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Snowmobile

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2026 (Current year)

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S11, Loop: AREA DEVILS PASS CABIN

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  • 8 guests

Site Details

Up to 8 guests
Surface: Gravel
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Reviews

17 reviews

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Devils Pass Cabin offers stunning views and a spacious interior, making it a lovely retreat for hiking enthusiasts. While some guests encountered issues with snow infiltration and a non-functional stove, the cabin remains comfortable and cozy once heated. Despite minor inconveniences, many visitors appreciate the cabin's charm and the serene, isolated hiking experience it provides.

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4.5

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2 stars 5.9% (1)
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Suzanne L

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September 6, 2026 Stayed at: S11, Loop: AREA DEVILS PASS CABIN

The cabin felt brand new! Air tight, gorgeous windows, beautiful deck.

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Marc R

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September 1, 2026 Stayed at: S11, Loop: AREA DEVILS PASS CABIN

The cabin is in an incredible spot and it is well maintained. In fact, the USFS cabin crew had just done work on it two days before we got there. Unfortunately something that they used inside the cabin (varnish perhaps?) was off-gassing so badly that I ended up with a massive headache. We had to keep the door and all of the windows open in order to be inside of it. We even needed to sleep with the windows open. That was less than ideal, hence the two star rating.

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Courtney T

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March 5, 2026 Stayed at: S11, Loop: AREA DEVILS PASS CABIN

Awesome cabin, however there was snow coming in through the cracks in the corner of the cabin from the wind. Took a while for the heater to warm it up in the -12 degree weather but impressively it got hot enough we had to turn it down. Beautiful views on all sides!

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Renee E

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June 16, 2025 Stayed at: S11, Loop: AREA DEVILS PASS CABIN

What a lovely cabin and hiking experience! While there was still a decent amount of snow between miles 6-9, it was still such a beautiful area and our damp shoes and socks only made the appearance of the cabin within the valley an even more welcome site.

The cabin was spacious, with 4 bunks, counter space and a table for dining, cards and puzzles. We didn't try to use the stove, but it was perfectly comfortable without any heat. We didn't spot anyone else on the trail or nearby, making it a perfect escape.

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Lisa P

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June 2, 2025 Stayed at: S11, Loop: AREA DEVILS PASS CABIN

We love Devil’s Pass Cabin and have stayed there in past years and never had issues. I am giving a lower rating this time around because the stove stopped working and we had to leave a night early. I reached out to recreation.gov to resolve the issue, but they just pointed me to their strict cancellation policy. If other folks had trouble with the stove as well, I would urge someone to come up for maintenance.

This time around, we planned our trip in late May and prepared to hike through significant amounts of snow. It all worked out and our snowshoes came in handy on this beautiful, albeit strenuous, 10ish mile hike up. However, we were greeted by a young g couple who were staying in the cabin without reservation. They were friendly and quick to leave our cabin and pitch their tent a few hundred feet away from the cabin. It was still an uncomfortable and awkward experience after a long, tiring hike. For anyone planning a trip up here or hiking resurrection pass, please be prepared for significant amounts of snow until at least mid-June. The other campground on Devil’s Pass was completely snowed in, which is why this couple decided to cabin “squat”. Do your research, please. And stay safe!

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john w

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June 6, 2024 Stayed at: S11, Loop: AREA DEVILS PASS CABIN

Was a nice shelter from the wind and the views out the windows were beautiful in every direction, stove worked fine!

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Debra H

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July 26, 2023 Stayed at: S11, Loop: AREA DEVILS PASS CABIN

Cabin was everything it was advertised to be. You will need to bring fuel for the stove if the weather is cold. The stove is for heating only - not cooking. We brought fuel, but didn't use it and just poured it in the tank to lighten our load on the way out. The Cabin is "conveniently" located at the junction of Devils Creek Pass trail and Resurrection Pass trail. Make sure you bring everything you need including toilet paper.

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David F

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November 10, 2022 Stayed at: S11, Loop: AREA DEVILS PASS CABIN

11/2 - 11/3/2022 Cabin was awesome. Brought in one gallon of Kerosene from AIH - we blasted the stove on high for an hour upon arrival, kept it off overnight, and then blasted it on medium/high again in the morning for a few hours and definitely did not go through the one gallon (only 4 or 5 hours of total stove use on medium to high). Creek beside cabin was still open to get water but snowpack is also plenty high to melt snow if needed

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Erin S

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June 21, 2022 Stayed at: S11, Loop: AREA DEVILS PASS CABIN

Hiked up from Cooper Landing side, camping in the Devils Pass campsite the night before. The pass is gorgeous and there were wildflowers everywhere. Cabin is about a mile from campsite, so we timed our hike so we arrived at the cabin at noon. This gave us the whole day to relax, enjoy a short day hike from the cabin, and nap on the deck in the sunshine.

Everything was in excellent shape—cabin, outhouse we’re both clean. Water is right there too from a rushing creek. Loved out stay—look forward to returning!

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Location & Directions for Devils Pass Cabin

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

Elevation: 731 ft

Getting There

The cabin is about 10 mi from the Devil's Creek Trailhead. 17.2 mi from Resurrection Pass South Trailhead and 21.6 mi from the Resurrection Pass North Trailhead. Refer to USGS map Seward C8. Maps are available online or by calling the Seward Range...

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)
  • 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
  • This is the Devil's Pass Cabin located on the Resurrection Pass Trail, not the Devil's Elbow Cabin near Kake, Alaska
  • Winter travelers need to be able to evaluate avalanche and over-ice travel conditions
  • There is no source of fresh water near the cabin; guests must bring their own, or boil and treat water taken from lakes or 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
  • Forest Order (10-04-00-14-47) that limits occupying/renting a public use rental cabin for more than seven consecutive days by any group or person
  • 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.

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

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Last updated: October 22, 2026

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