Upper Russian Lake Cabin
Chugach National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: SEWARD, AK, AK
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (21 reviews)
Season: May through October
Upper Russian Lake Cabin is a rustic trapper style log cabin located on Upper Russian lake. It was recently refurbished to keep the old fashioned charm of the 1950s, when it was originally built. Its location provides good fishing and boating opportunities.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/upper-russian-lake-cabin to be notified when sites open up.
Rustic 1950s log cabin on Upper Russian Lake offering excellent fishing and boating opportunities with access to surrounding trails and wildlife viewing. Highly rated by campers as one of the best cabins in the Forest Service inventory.
Wildlife alert: Brown bears and Pacific harbor seals present in the area. Campers report active bear activity on the final mile to cabin, including sows with cubs.
Insider tips for Upper Russian Lake Cabin: Book early — this is a federal campground with limited availability (1 site only) Cabin is accessible via Russian Lakes Trail: 9 miles from Snug Harbor Road trailhead or 12 miles from Russian River Campground trailhead Multiple access options available including hiking, biking, skiing, horseback, snowmobile, and floatplane
Skip Upper Russian Lake Cabin if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You're uncomfortable with bears — active bear activity reported in final mile to cabin. You require boat access — reported boat damage (large hole) noted by recent camper.
Best time to visit Upper Russian Lake Cabin: May-October — Official operating season for the cabin.
Nearby campgrounds: Aspen Flats Cabin (Chugach National Forest, Ak) (SEWARD, AK), Barber Cabin (Chugach National Forest, Ak) (SEWARD, AK), Cooper Creek South (SEWARD, AK), Russian River (SEWARD, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Upper Russian Lake Cabin
Cell signal at Upper Russian 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.
Upper Russian Lake Cabin is a rustic trapper style log cabin located on Upper Russian lake. It was recently refurbished to keep the old fashioned charm of the 1950s, when it was originally built. Its location provides good fishing and boating opportunities.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with limited availability (1 site only)
Cabin is accessible via Russian Lakes Trail: 9 miles from Snug Harbor Road trailhead or 12 miles from Russian River Campground trailhead
Multiple access options available including hiking, biking, skiing, horseback, snowmobile, and floatplane
Official operating season for the cabin
Things to do nearby
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Getting there →
Access to the cabin is via the Russian Lakes Trail, 9 miles from the Russian Lakes Trailhead on Snug Harbor Road or 12 miles from the Russian Lakes Trailhead located in Russian River Campground. Winter parking for Upper Russian Trailhead is located at mile 9 of Snug Harbor Road. The last 3 miles of Snug Harbor Road are not plowed in the winter. Winter parking for Lower Russian Lakes Trailhead is 1 mile back on the campground road and the last mile of the campground road is not plowed. Access the
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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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