Description
16' x 16'
Facilities
Two bunk beds, table with benches, wood stove, broom, shovel, water bucket, fire extinguisher, established campfire ring, and outhouse
Capacity
6
Area
Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Location
The cabin is located on the north bank of Big Indian Creek.
Access
Access to the cabin is by wheeled airplane, 4 x 4 vehicle and snowmobiles.
Terrain
The cabin is in a fairly flat area surrounded by spruce and birch trees overlooking Big Indian Creek
Special Features
This cabin offers seclusion and the opportunity to explore the remote northeast interior of the Refuge. Wildlife includes moose, black and brown bears and wolves. Hunting and trapping is allowed. In the winter there is cross-county skiing and snowshoeing. Review Alaska department of Fish and Game hunting and fishing regulations.
Season Of Use
All Year
Managing Agency
Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
What To Bring
NOT included: running water, electricity, mattress or bedding, cooking utensils, or cut firewood. Bringing a personal cooking stove is recommended
Rowboat
No
Stove
Wood
More Info
The seclusion of this cabin necessitates being prepared for emergency situations. Inclement weather may cause an unexpected extension of the trip. Bringing a personal cooking stove is recommended. Carry in potable water or boil surface water 5 minutes before drinking. Remember to pack out your trash. The operation of wheeled airplanes, at the pilot's own risk, is authorized on the unmaintained Big Indian Creek airstrip. Mystery Creek Road is seasonally open for licensed wheeled vehicles from August through September. During the rest of the year, the road is gated and closed to all wheeled vehicles. In winter, check for snowmobile openings through contacting Refuge Headquarters in Soldotna
USGS Topo Map
Seward D-8
