West Swan Lake Cabin

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Overview West Swan Lake Cabin is in a very remote area on the Kenai Peninsula of south-central Alaska. Swan Lake is just steps away from the cabin, with great fishing and boating opportunities. There is no trail access to this cabin. Cross country travel in this area is very difficult. This cabin is reachable only by float plane during the ice free seasons, and can be reached by snowmobile, hiking or skiing when the lake is frozen and travel is safe. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities. Recreation Visitors enjoy boating and fishing for rainbow trout, lake trout, Dolly Varden and sockeye salmon in Swan Lake. A rowboat with oars is provided at the cabin. Fishing equipment is not provided and permits are required to fish or hunt in the state; click here for Alaska Department of Fish & Game regulations. In season, visitors hunt for moose, black and brown bears, Dall sheep, mountain goats, caribou and wolves in the surrounding forest. Facilities Visitors enjoy boating and fishing for rainbow trout, lake trout, Dolly Varden and sockeye salmon in Swan Lake. A rowboat with oars is provided at the cabin. Fishing equipment is not provided and permits are required to fish or hunt in the state; click here for Alaska Department of Fish & Game regulations. In season, visitors hunt for moose, black and brown bears, Dall sheep, mountain goats, caribou and wolves in the surrounding forest. Natural Features The cabin is located north of Sterling Highway on the northwest corner of Swan Lake. It is set in an open grove of cottonwood trees, with views of nearby mountains. A variety of wildlife makes its home in the area. 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. Additional Info: The 12 x 14-foot rustic cabin sleeps 6 people and includes a table, wood stove, splitting maul, crosscut saw, outhouse, and rowboat with oars. No running water, electricity, mattresses, bedding, cooking utensils, or cut firewood are provided. Reservations are made through Recreation.gov up to 180 days in advance. Peak season rates are $60/night (May 1 - September 30); non-peak rates are $50/night (October 1 - December 31). Maximum stay is 7 nights per year with a limit of 14 consecutive nights. Access is via floatplane (30 minutes from Moose Pass, 15 minutes from Cooper Landing) during ice-free seasons, or by hiking 12.8 miles from Resurrection Pass Trail South Trailhead, skiing, or snowmobile when the lake is frozen. The cabin may be inaccessible during fall, winter, and early spring due to frozen lake surface.

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Contact

• (907) 288-3178
• https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233016

Location

60.633039, -149.885500