Crescent Saddle Cabin
Chugach National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: SEWARD, AK, AK
Price: From $60 per night
Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (17 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
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Crescent Saddle Cabin offers a remote and secluded place to stay in the Kenai Mountains of southeastern Alaska with spectacular views of the surrounding region. Activities include camping, fishing, hiking, hunting, winter sports, and wildlife viewing.
Wildlife alert: Moose, American Three-toed Woodpecker, White-headed Eagle, White-winged Crossbill, and Red-breasted Merganser have been documented within 8km of the area.
Insider tips for Crescent Saddle Cabin: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Use clean, drain, dry methods for watercraft to prevent spread of elodea found in Crescent Lake Access requires 7-mile hike from Carter Lake Trailhead (milepost 34, Seward Highway) or 10.7 miles from Crescent Creek Trailhead (milepost 45, Sterling Highway)
Skip Crescent Saddle Cabin if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this site. You prefer vehicle accessible camping — access is by trail only, difficult to reach. You're inexperienced in backcountry travel — winter access not recommended for inexperienced visitors.
Best time to visit Crescent Saddle Cabin: May - October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Crescent Lake Cabin (SEWARD,, AK), Trail River (SEWARD, AK), Trail River Cabin (Seward, AK), Ptarmigan Creek (SEWARD, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Crescent Saddle Cabin
Cell signal at Crescent Saddle 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.
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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Insider tips & when to go
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this is a federal campground with high demand
Use clean, drain, dry methods for watercraft to prevent spread of elodea found in Crescent Lake
Access requires 7-mile hike from Carter Lake Trailhead (milepost 34, Seward Highway) or 10.7 miles from Crescent Creek Trailhead (milepost 45, Sterling Highway)
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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Getting there →
Access is by trail, 7 miles from the Carter Lake Trailhead at milepost 34 of the Seward Highway or (10.7 miles from the Crescent Creek Trailhead, from milepost 45 on Sterling Highway, take Quartz Creek road 3.2 miles to the Crescent Creek Trailhead. Cabin is also accessible by floatplane. Winter travelers need to be able to evaluate avalanche and over-ice travel conditions. Refer to USGS maps Seward B7, C7 and C8. Maps are available online or by calling the Seward Ranger District at 907-288-3178
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- 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.
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