Upper Russian Lake Cabin

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

Winter access is via a trek of up to 12 miles

There is no source of fresh water near the cabin; visitors must bring their own, or treat or boil water from streams and lakes.

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.

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