Facilities

Two bunk beds, table with benches, wood stove, splitting maul, crosscut saw, broom, shovel, water bucket, fire extinguisher, boat with oars, established campfire ring, and outhouse.

Capacity

7

Area

Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

Location

The cabin is located at the south end of Vogel Lake in the Dave Spencer Wilderness Area.

Access

Primary access to the cabin is by float plane, ski plane and snowmobile.

Terrain

Cabin is in a fairly flat area, overlooking the lake surrounded by spruce and birch trees.

Special Features

This cabin offers seclusion and good fishing. The boat provided at the cabin gives anglers excellent opportunities to catch rainbow trout. Wildlife includes moose, black and brown bears and wolves. Hunting is allowed for these species in designated seasons. In the winter there is cross-county skiing and snowmobiling.

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 to handle any emergency situation. 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. Users must provide a U. S. Coast Guard approved flotation device for each passenger aboard the boat, and use boats at their own risk. Remember to pack out your trash.

USGS Topo Map

Kenai D-2

Related Links

Video: Winter skiplane trip to the cabin

Getting There

Coordinates
Latitude: 60.9886
Longitude: -150.4346
Driving Directions

Photos

Vogel Lake Cabin