Reviews for this site — S04, Loop: AREA UPPER RUSSIAN LAKE CABIN

4.3
(21 reviews)

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Brian W Verified
Stayed date
Sep 2021

Cute old cabin. It is a bit dark and the windows don't open so if you want fresh air, you have to leave the door open. Not an option at night given the bears in the area. Lots, and I mean LOTS, of bear sign at this time of year given the salmon in the river. The cabin also needs a deep clean. It was a bit dingy. I was expecting it to be more scenic at the cabin so I was disappointed to see all the tall trees and vegetation around the cabin. Very scenic from the beach just a short walk from the cabin. Glad we visited but probably won't come back to this cabin.

Nathan P Verified
Stayed date
Aug 2021

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

Leslie K Verified
Stayed date
Jul 2021

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.

Mary Frances K Verified
Stayed date
Jun 2021

Great wilderness values; pretty remote. Cabin is nice. Arduous 9 mile 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.

David D Verified
Stayed date
Apr 2021

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

Olga A Verified
Stayed date
Sep 2020

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.

Angelina A Verified
Stayed date
May 2020

Great getaway

tim o Verified
Stayed date
May 2020

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

Molly D Verified
Stayed date
Jan 2020

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.

Shane J Verified
Stayed date
Jan 2020

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.