Crescent Lake Cabin

Chugach National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: SEWARD,, AK, AK

Price: From $75 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (20 reviews)

Season: May through October

Elodea has been found in Crescent Lake in 2023. Please stop aquatic hitchikers and use clean, drain, dry methods to prevent the spread of elodea. For more information on elodea.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/crescent-lake-cabin to be notified when sites open up.

Rustic cabin on beautiful Crescent Lake with excellent access to fishing, hunting, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Google reviewers praise the gradual hike in and clean facilities (4.1/5 from 7 reviews).

Wildlife alert: Red-necked Grebe, Steller's Jay, Arctic Tern, and Black-billed Magpie observed in the area.

Insider tips for Crescent Lake Cabin: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Use clean, drain, dry methods on watercraft to prevent elodea spread in Crescent Lake. Access requires 6.5-mile hike from Crescent Creek trailhead; also accessible by bike, ski, horseback, snowmobile, or floatplane.

Skip Crescent Lake Cabin if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this site.. You prefer established campgrounds with multiple sites — only 1 tent site available.. You cannot arrange your own transportation — visitors are responsible for travel arrangements..

Best time to visit Crescent Lake Cabin: May-October — Official operating season for the campground..

Nearby campgrounds: Crescent Saddle Cabin (SEWARD, AK), Quartz Creek Campground (SEWARD, AK), Trail River (SEWARD, AK), Trail River Cabin (Seward, AK).

Cell Phone Coverage at Crescent Lake Cabin

Cell signal at Crescent Lake Cabin (SEWARD,, AK): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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SEWARD,, AK, AK★ 4.3 (20 reviews)From $75/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Elodea has been found in Crescent Lake in 2023. Please stop aquatic hitchikers and use clean, drain, dry methods to prevent the spread of elodea. For more information on elodea.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Drinking WaterFirewood for Sale

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups — no hookups available at this site.✕ You prefer established campgrounds with multiple sites — only 1 tent site available.✕ You cannot arrange your own transportation — visitors are responsible for travel arrangements.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand.

Use clean, drain, dry methods on watercraft to prevent elodea spread in Crescent Lake.

Access requires 6.5-mile hike from Crescent Creek trailhead; also accessible by bike, ski, horseback, snowmobile, or floatplane.

Best: May-October

Official operating season for the campground.

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Red-necked Grebe, Steller's Jay, Arctic Tern, and Black-billed Magpie observed in the area.

Location

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From milepost 45 on Sterling Highway,take Quartz Creek road 3.2 miles to the Crescent Creek trailhead. The cabin is 6.5 miles down the Crescent Creek Trail. Winter travelers need to be able to evaluate avalanche and over-ice travel conditions. The trail is closed to horse/pack stock from April 1 to June 30, and is closed to motor vehicles between May 1 and Nov. 30. Refer to USGS maps Seward B7, C7 and C8. Maps are available online or by calling the Seward Ranger District at 907-288-3178. Learn m

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Chugach National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Chugach National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Crescent Lake Cabin cost per night?+
Crescent Lake Cabin costs $75 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Crescent Lake Cabin open?+
Crescent Lake Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Crescent Lake Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Crescent Lake Cabin?+
Crescent Lake Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Crescent Lake Cabin?+
Crescent Lake Cabin is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Crescent Lake Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Crescent Lake Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Crescent Lake Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Crescent Lake Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$75 /night★ 4.3 (20)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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