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25 reviews
Upper Russian Lake Cabin is a well-kept, charming space that comfortably sleeps four adults and offers a fantastic location for fishing and enjoying nature. Guests appreciated the canoe and the sunny fire pit, although the canoe can be unstable in high winds. Some minor cleanliness issues were noted, but overall, visitors had a great time catching trout and enjoying the scenic surroundings.
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August 8, 2025 Stayed at: S04, Loop: AREA UPPER RUSSIAN LAKE CABIN
Spectacular location. Cabin is very well kept and comes with firewood. If you come in a floatplane, beware of the rocks on the way into the beach and stay to your left.
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June 5, 2026 Stayed at: S04, Loop: AREA UPPER RUSSIAN LAKE CABIN
Hand-carved fishing rod with reel, canoe, 2 mi long lake, sunny fire pit, cute cabin—sleeps 4 adults comfortably. Child + adult could fit on bottom bunk (maybe 2 skinny adults).
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September 27, 2026 Stayed at: S04, Loop: AREA UPPER RUSSIAN LAKE CABIN
The cabin is excellent for this time of year. Definitely something you need to have due to the wet times. But the canoe was very unstable low gunnel. I wish that there was a flat bottom boat in there again like it used to be. This restricted our Hunt very much.
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September 30, 2026 Stayed at: S04, Loop: AREA UPPER RUSSIAN LAKE CABIN
Cabin is excellent. Wish they put some kind of traction strips on the steps. Both my friend and I fell. Extremely slick.
Needs to have the flat-bottom boat brought back. Canoe is very unstable. Low gunnel.
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October 4, 2026 Stayed at: S04, Loop: AREA UPPER RUSSIAN LAKE CABIN
the trail from the russian river side is bad. the cabin was nice and clean however it was smaller then anticipated
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Seward Ranger District, 33599 Ranger Station Spur, Seward, AK 99664 United States
Elevation: 212 ft
Access to the cabin is via the Russian Lakes Trail, 9 mi from the Russian Lakes Trailhead on Snug Harbor Road or 12 mi from the Russian Lakes Trailhead located in Russian River Campground.
Winter parking for Upper Russian Trailhead is located at ...
Access to the cabin is via the Russian Lakes Trail, 9 mi from the Russian Lakes Trailhead on Snug Harbor Road or 12 mi from the Russian Lakes Trailhead located in Russian River Campground.
Winter parking for Upper Russian Trailhead is located at mile 9 of Snug Harbor Road. The last 3 mi of Snug Harbor Road are not plowed in the winter. Winter parking for Lower Russian Lakes Trailhead is 1 mi back on the campground road and the last mile of the campground road is not plowed. Access the cabin via Russian Lakes Trail (12 mi from Russian River Campground parking area and 9 mi from the Cooper Lake Trailhead). Maps are available online or by calling the Seward Ranger District at 907-288-3178.
Winter travelers need to be able to evaluate avalanche and over-ice travel conditions. For more current travel conditions call the Seward Ranger District at 907-288-3178. Motorized access is prohibited in the winter and summer. The trail is closed to horse/pack stock from April 1 to June 30. Trail access information for Russian Lakes Trail
Fee changes in effect. This facility will now charge the same fee year-round.
Last updated: November 5, 2026
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Population: 2,794
Nearby city: Anchorage, AK
Approx. 59 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 46 ft
Best Season: Summer
Seward, AK
