Swan Lake Cabin Seward
Chugach National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: SEWARD, AK, AK
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (20 reviews)
Season: May through October
Swan Lake Cabin is a rustic cabin on beautiful Swan Lake, providing access to fishing, hunting, hiking, and wildlife viewing opportunities. The cabin can be accessed by hiking, biking, skiing, horseback and snowmobile. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.The log cabin has bunk space for six and a maximum occupancy of eight people.
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/swan-lake-cabin-seward to be notified when sites open up.
Rustic cabin on beautiful Swan Lake with excellent fishing for rainbow trout, lake trout, Dolly Varden and sockeye salmon. Access to diverse recreation including hiking, biking, boating, hunting, and wildlife viewing in a scenic deep valley setting.
Wildlife alert: Canada Lynx and North American Porcupine present in area. White-tailed Ptarmigan, Spruce Grouse, and Willow Ptarmigan also documented nearby.
Insider tips for Swan Lake Cabin Seward: Book early — this is a popular federal campground A rowboat with oars is provided for lake access Multiple access options available: hike 12.8 miles from Resurrection Pass Trail South Trailhead, or take floatplane (15-30 minutes from nearby towns)
Skip Swan Lake Cabin Seward if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You prefer developed amenities — visitors must bring several of their own supplies. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Swan Lake Cabin Seward: May-October — Official operating season for the cabin.
Nearby campgrounds: West Swan Lake Cabin (SEWARD, AK), Juneau Lake Cabin (SEWARD, AK), Devils Pass Cabin (SEWARD, AK), Romig Cabin (SEWARD, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Swan Lake Cabin Seward
Cell signal at Swan Lake Cabin Seward (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.
Swan Lake Cabin is a rustic cabin on beautiful Swan Lake, providing access to fishing, hunting, hiking, and wildlife viewing opportunities. The cabin can be accessed by hiking, biking, skiing, horseback and snowmobile. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.The log cabin has bunk space for six and a maximum occupancy of eight people.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
A rowboat with oars is provided for lake access
Multiple access options available: hike 12.8 miles from Resurrection Pass Trail South Trailhead, or take floatplane (15-30 minutes from nearby towns)
Official operating season for the cabin
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Resurrection Pass Trail South Trailhead at milepost 53.2 on the Sterling Highway, hike 12.8 miles to the cabin or take a floatplane (30 minutes from Moose Pass, 15 minutes from Cooper Landing). Refer to USGS map, Seward C8. 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 travel conditions call the district office. The trail is closed to horse/pack stock
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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.
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