Fox Creek Cabin (Ak)

Chugach National Forest — lakeside, hiking

Location: SEWARD, AK, AK

Price: From $75 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (16 reviews)

Season: May through October

Fox Creek Cabin is a rustic cabin on the Eastern Kenai Peninsula of south-central Alaska. The cabin can be accessed by hiking, biking, skiing, horseback, and snowmobile. The trail is open to snowmobiles every other year.

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

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

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

Rustic cabin on the Eastern Kenai Peninsula accessible via multiple recreation methods (hiking, biking, skiing, horseback, snowmobile). Highly rated at 4.7/5 stars with campers praising the secluded location, easy access to Seward, and well-maintained facilities.

Wildlife alert: Moose, North American Porcupine, Hoary Marmot, Willow Ptarmigan, Harlequin Duck, and Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch documented in the area

Insider tips for Fox Creek Cabin (Ak): Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Cabin is 11.5 miles from Resurrection Pass North Trailhead (milepost 4 of Resurrection Creek Road); plan accordingly for access Snowmobile trail access available every other year

Skip Fox Creek Cabin (Ak) if: Expecting hookups—no hookups available at this site. Need services outside May-October—seasonal operations only. Prefer amenities beyond fire rings, picnic tables, and drinking water—bring your own supplies.

Best time to visit Fox Creek Cabin (Ak): May-October — Official operating season per verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: East Creek Cabin (SEWARD, AK), Caribou Creek Cabin (SEWARD, AK), Devils Pass Cabin (SEWARD, AK), West Swan Lake Cabin (SEWARD, AK).

Cell Phone Coverage at Fox Creek Cabin (Ak)

Cell signal at Fox Creek Cabin (Ak) (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★ 4.4 (16 reviews)From $75/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Fox Creek Cabin is a rustic cabin on the Eastern Kenai Peninsula of south-central Alaska. The cabin can be accessed by hiking, biking, skiing, horseback, and snowmobile. The trail is open to snowmobiles every other year.

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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 TablesFirewood for Sale
Family & Pets
Drinking Water

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:✕ Expecting hookups—no hookups available at this site✕ Need services outside May-October—seasonal operations only✕ Prefer amenities beyond fire rings, picnic tables, and drinking water—bring your own supplies

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Cabin is 11.5 miles from Resurrection Pass North Trailhead (milepost 4 of Resurrection Creek Road); plan accordingly for access

Snowmobile trail access available every other year

Best: May-October

Official operating season per verified data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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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: Moose, North American Porcupine, Hoary Marmot, Willow Ptarmigan, Harlequin Duck, and Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch documented in the area

Location

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Getting there →

Follow the Hope Highway from Seward Highway after arriving on the Kenai Peninsula. From the Resurrection Pass North Trailhead, at milepost 4 of Resurrection Creek Road, hike 11.5 miles to the cabin. From the Resurrection Pass South Trailhead, at milepost 53.2 on Sterling Highway, hike 27 miles to the cabin. 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 tra

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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

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Fox Creek Cabin (Ak) cost per night?+
Fox Creek Cabin (Ak) costs $75 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Fox Creek Cabin (Ak) open?+
Fox Creek Cabin (Ak) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Fox Creek Cabin (Ak) have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Fox Creek Cabin (Ak)?+
Fox Creek Cabin (Ak) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Fox Creek Cabin (Ak)?+
Fox Creek Cabin (Ak) 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 Fox Creek Cabin (Ak)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Fox Creek Cabin (Ak) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Fox Creek Cabin (Ak) open, and what are check-in times?+
Fox Creek Cabin (Ak) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
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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★ 4.4 (16)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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