Description
This rustic cabin in a flat area along the eastern shore of Lower Russian Lake features a rowboat with oars. It sleeps eight, with bunks for six, and includes cooking counter, table, benches, wood stove, spitting maul and saw, and an outhouse.
Facilities
Wooden bunks, table, benches, outhouse, splitting maul, saw, and rowboat with oars are also provided. There is no electricity, potable water, mattresses, bedding, cooking utensils, or cut firewood.
Capacity
8
Area
Chugach National Forest
Location
Located 3.3 miles from Russian River Campground parking area, or 25 minutes from Seward or Cooper Landing via floatplane. GPS: N 60° 26’ 15” W 149° 59’ 16”
Access
Hiking Russian Lakes Trail or via floatplane
Terrain
Surrounded by spruce forest and meadows with mountain views.
Special Features
Wildlife includes moose, black and brown bears, and wolves. Hunting for these species in designated seasons.
Season Of Use
Year-round
Managing Agency
Chugach National Forest
What To Bring
Sleeping bags and pads, cookstove, cooking gear, and food.
Rowboat
Yes
Stove
Wood
More Info
The route in winter is 4.2 miles long and follows the Russian River Campground entrance road, the summer trail for 1.8 miles, then a marked winter route and across the frozen surface of Lower Russian Lake.
USGS Topo Map
Seward B-8
