Upper Russian Lake Cabin

This cabin is historic. When staying in this cabin it is easy to imagine you are part of the past history of the Russian River watershed. The cabin has been expertly restored by the USFS, and has a wonderful deck and a carved bear. The cabin has great lake access with a canoe.

The cabin was excellent. Great to have during the time we were there due to the rain. Wish there was more wood cut at the time. It was getting colder at the end of Moose season. Anything maybe a chainsaw at the cabin would be great.

Cozy (and cute) cabin, with ample access to water and dead/down wood in the area! During our late-December visit saws/axes/etc were available and in good shape.

Really enjoy this cabin
Also really appreciate the staff that are maintaining the cabin.
Little things like mainting the trail and providing signs so people will not bother people at the cabin

Great getaway

Used to be our favorite cabin. However I don't think we will come back. Cabin needs signage to let people know that when it is rented they should not approach. Spent weekend explaining people why they are not welcome to come and check the cabin inside, or have a picnic by it or just hang out around it, when we are currently renting it and are there. Had to argue with couple cyclists who apparently agreed to meet someone at the cabin and was determined to sit on the cabin porch and wait for their buddies. Used to be great staying in it. Now, I would not advise booking it. At least if your schedule allows - not on weekends.
Also, its getting trashed. People leave their stuff there: old sleepers, food leftovers, sleeping pad just to name a few we discovered. It was not as bad previously.

Great little cabin with lots of character and plenty of firewood.

Great wilderness values; pretty remote. Cabin is nice. Arduous 9 mi hike from Snug Harbor Road makes you feel you have earned the trip. pervasive bikepackers coming through the camp taints some of the remoteness. The hole in the boat renders it useless which should be remedied immediately.

The cabin was in great shape. As per the logbook, a previous hiker had recovered the rowboat, which presumably had been improperly tied up by someone prior. Immediately before my stay, a USFS ranger made temporary repairs to the boat, and we were able to take it out on the lake for a short trip. (The ranger advised that a new boat was on-order.) No bear sightings, but we saw salmon entering the lake and a young porcupine near the cabin.

Great cabin. Feels like the real Alaska. Be near aware!