Caribou Creek Cabin

Caribou Creek Cabin

About this campsite

Overview

Caribou Creek Cabin is a remote, rustic cabin on the Eastern Kenai Peninsula of south-central Alaska. It is near a recreational gold panning area and provides access to great opportunities for big game hunting.

The cabin can be accessed by hiking, horseback riding, biking skiing, and snowmobile. The trail is open to snowmobiles every other year. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

Recreation

Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing along Resurrection Pass Trail are popular activities. Learn more about Resurrection Pass Trail North, Resurrection Pass Trail South and Devils Creek Trail . There are designated areas for the public to pan for gold along the trail. Active mining operations are on private claims of the creek.

In season, visitors hunt for moose, black and brown bears, Dall sheep, mountain goats, caribou and wolves in the surrounding forest. Fishing in the area is not great.

Facilities

The log cabin has bunk space for six and a maximum occupancy of eight people. It is equipped with counter space, a table, benches and a wood stove for heat. A splitting maul and hand saw are available. An outhouse is also provided.

There is no electricity, potable water, mattresses, bedding, cooking utensils or cut firewood at the cabin. Visitors should bring sleeping bags and pads, a cook stove, cooking gear and food. Water taken from lakes or streams should be treated or boiled before consumption. All garbage and food must be packed out.

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FOX CREEK CABIN (AK)

Overview 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. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities. Recreation Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing along Resurrection Pass Trail are popular activities. Learn more about Resurrection Pass Trail North and South and Devils Creek Trail . In season, visitors hunt for moose, black and brown bears, Dall sheep, mountain goats, caribou and wolves in the surrounding forest. Fishing in the area is not great. Facilities The log cabin has bunk space for six and a maximum occupancy of eight people. It is equipped with counter space, table, benches and a wood stove for heat. An outhouse is also provided. There is no electricity, potable water, mattresses, bedding, cooking utensils or cut firewood at the cabin. Visitors should bring sleeping bags and pads, a cook stove, cooking gear and food. Water taken from the lakes or streams should be treated or boiled before consumption. All garbage and food must be packed out. Natural Features The cabin is along the popular Resurrection Pass trail -and sits just up from Fox Creek. It is surrounded by a spruce and birch forest, with views of nearby mountains and meadows. A variety of wildlife makes its home in the area. Berries ripen mid-July through mid-September. For more information on access and regulations pertaining to this cabin, trail conditions, safety precautions and outdoor safety and ethics , please contact the Seward Ranger District.

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EAST CREEK CABIN

Overview East Creek Cabin is a remote, rustic cabin on the Kenai Peninsula of south-central Alaska. It gives visitors a primitive camping experience amid spectacular scenery. In addition to miles of trails available for exploration, the cabin provides access to opportunities for big game hunting and wildlife viewing. The cabin can be accessed by hiking, horseback riding, skiing, biking or snowmobiles. The trail is open to snowmobiles every other year. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities. Recreation Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing along Resurrection Pass Trail are popular activities. Learn more about Resurrection Pass Trail North and South and Devils Creek Trail Active mining operations are on private claims of the creek, yet there are designated areas for the public to pan for gold along the trail. In season, visitors hunt for moose, black and brown bears, Dall sheep, mountain goats, caribou and wolves in the surrounding forest. Fishing in the area is not great. Facilities The cabin has bunk space for six and a maximum occupancy of eight people. It is equipped with counter space, table, benches and a wood stove for heat. A splitting maul and hand saw are available. An outhouse is also provided. There is no electricity, potable water, mattresses, bedding, cooking utensils, or cut firewood at the cabin. Visitors should bring sleeping bags and pads, a cook stove, cooking gear and food. Water taken from lakes or streams should be treated or boiled before consumption. All garbage and food must be packed out. Natural Features The cabin is north of Sterling Highway in the Resurrection Creek Valley. It is in a fairly level area, surrounded by a spruce and birch forest with views of nearby mountains and meadows. A variety of wildlife makes its home in the area. Berries ripen mid-July through mid-September. For more information on access and regulations pertaining to this cabin, trail conditions, safety precautions and outdoor safety and ethics , please contact the Seward Ranger District.

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Porcupine Cabin

Overview Porcupine Cabin is located in the Porcupine Campground near the beautiful and historic town of Hope. Nestled in a thick birch forest, this two-story cabin looks out over scenic Turnagain Arm and is surrounded by the Chugach and Kenai Mountains. The hike to the cabin is an easy 300 ft walk from the designated cabin parking area located in the campground. Winter access to the cabin is a short 2,000 ft walk, snowshoe, or ski from the winter parking area. Porcupine Cabin is handicapped accessible and can sleep up to eight people. Please contact the Seward Ranger District at 907-288-3178 for current campground and road conditions. The cabin has bunk space for eight adults with a maximum occupancy of eight people. It is equipped with a stainless steel countertop, table, benches and a wood stove. There is a metal fire ring with benches for outdoor fires. Splitting maul and hand saw are avaialble. It is recommended to bring fire wood as resources in the area are limited. The vault toilet is 25 ft from the cabin, toilet paper is not provided. There is no electricity, mattresses, bedding, cooking utensils or cut firewood at the cabin. Visitors should bring sleeping bags and pads, a cook stove, cooking gear and food. Potable water and trash disposal are only available in the campground during the peak season (Memorial Day-Labor Day) and will need to be hauled in/out during the off season (Labor Day-Memorial Day). Trash should be disposed of in the dumpsters located in the campground or the transfer station located at MP 16 of the Hope Highway. Recreation There are several recreation opportunities within the area. The Gull Rock Trail is just steps away from the cabin and is suitable for family outings and day hiking. There are several breaks in the forest along the trail, many of which make great overlooks and picnic spots. Hope Point Trail is also accessble via the Gull Rock Trail and offers the opportunity for a 2,338 ft. elevation gain. The hike is quite rewarding with views of Resurrection Creek Valley, Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Fire Island and the Chugach Mountains. Other recreation opportunities are available by accessing Resurrection Creek Road located off of the Hope Highway at Milepost 16.2. To access Palmer Creek Road and Couer d'Alene Campground, head south along Resurrection Creek Road for 1/2 mile, turn left on to Palmer Creek Road and travel six miles to the campground. To access Resurrection Pass North Trailhead stay on Resurrection Creek road for 4.5 miles until you reach the trailhead. Click here for more maps and recreation opportunity guides. Enjoy fishing for Pink salmon at Resurrection Creek in Hope. Fishing begins to pick up by the third week of July during odd years. This is a great fishery for children to participate in. Pink salmon are aggressive and will generally take any tackle easily. Try fishing with a Russian River Coho Fly, Pixees™, small, colorful spoons or spinners. Anglers are required to have a State of Alaska Fishing license and obey all regulations. Click here to learn more about Alaska Departmnt of Fish & Game regulations. Facilities The two-story log cabin has bunk space for eight people with maximum occupancy of eight people. It is equipped with stainless steel counterspace, table, benches and a wood stove. A splitting maul and hand saw are available. There is a steel firepit and benches outside the cabin. Users should plan to bring their own firewood as resources in the area are limited. The vault toilet is located within 25 ft of the cabin, toilet paper is not provided. There is no electricity, mattresses, bedding, cooking utensils or cut firewood at the cabin. Visitors should bring sleepi

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PORCUPINE (AK)

Overview Porcupine Campground is located in the Chugach National Forest in south-central Alaska near the town of Hope. Visitors have a prime location to watch windsurfers in the bay and spot Beluga whales from the scenic overlook. Recreation Popular activities include fishing, hiking, whitewater rafting and gold panning. Gull Rock Trail offers excellent hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. It extends for 5.1 miles along the south shore of Turnagain Arm from the end of the Hope Highway to a rocky peninsula. Snow usually melts in the area by early May and the scenic trail leads visitors over gradual hills with occasional steep sections. Facilities Porcupine boasts an impressive scenic overlook of Turnagain Arm. Firewood is sold on-site and the campground provides an accessible vault toilet, drinking water from a hand well, fire rings, a dumpster and picnic tables. Natural Features The remote campground, surrounded by a mostly birch forest, sits beside Porcupine Creek on the south coast of Turnagain Arm. Turnagain Arm is a branch of the Cook Inlet, the waterway that divides the Kenai Peninsula from the mainland of Alaska. Nearby Attractions The town of Hope is considered the best preserved gold rush town in the region. Campers can head to town to explore the quaint historic streets and try their hand at gold panning.

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DEVILS PASS CABIN

Overview Devil's Pass Cabin is a rustic cabin in a remote area of south-central Alaska along the popular Resurrection Pass Trail. Visitors enjoy the alpine vistas, hiking and hunting, among other outdoor recreation opportunities. The cabin can be accessed by hiking, biking, skiing, horseback or snowmobiling. Snowmobiles are only allowed on the Resurrection Pass trail every other year. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities. Recreation Devil's Pass Cabin is one of nine Forest Service cabins that lie along the 38 miles of the Resurrection Pass Trail. Visitors enjoy exploring the trail and viewing abundant wildlife found in the area. Fishing is available in a variety of nearby lakes and creeks, although each requires a hike. Fishing equipment is not provided at the cabin. In season, visitors hunt for moose, black and brown bears, Dall sheep, mountain goats, caribou and wolves in the surrounding forest. Facilities The log cabin has bunk space for six and a maximum. occupancy of eight people. It is equipped with counter space, a table, and benches. The cabin has an oil stove, visitors must bring #1 stove oil to heat the cabin; a minimum of one gallon of stove oil is recommended (one gallon will burn for approximately 10 hours on a medium heat setting). An outhouse is provided outside the cabin. There is no electricity, potable water, mattresses, bedding or cooking utensils at the cabin. Visitors should bring sleeping bags and pads, a cook stove, cooking gear and food. Water taken from the lakes or streams should be treated or boiled before consumption. Natural Features The cabin is located at the intersection of Devil's Creek Trail and Resurrection Pass Trail, in the Kenai Mountains of south-central Alaska. It sits in an alpine valley, closely surrounded by mountains and not far from Devil's Pass Lake. A variety of wildlife makes its home in the surrounding forest. For more information on access and regulations pertaining to this cabin, trail conditions, safety precautions and outdoor safety and ethics , please contact the Seward Ranger District.