Crescent Lake Cabin

$75.00/night

Seward Ranger District, 33599 Ranger Station Spur
SEWARD,, AK 99664

Notice

Fee changes in effect. This facility will now charge the same fee year-round.

Apr 10, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027

Overview

Elodea has been found in Crescent Lake in 2023. Please stop aquatic hitchikers and use clean, drain, dry methods to prevent the spread of elodea. For more information on elodea.

Crescent Lake Cabin is a rustic cabin on beautiful Crescent Lake, providing access to great fishing, hunting, hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities.

This site can be accessed by hiking, biking, skiing, horseback, snowmobile and floatplane. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

Recreation

Fishing in Crescent Lake is very popular for grayling. A rowboat with oars is available at the cabin, however, life jackets and fishing equipment are not provided. High winds could present a danger to anyone on the lake.

In season, visitors hunt for moose, black and brown bears and Dall sheep.

Hiking, horseback riding, cross country skiing and snowshoeing are also popular activities. There is extreme avalanche danger on the Crescent Creek Trail in winter and early spring. The primitive trail around Crescent Lake crosses several avalanche chutes and should not be used in the winter.

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. 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 gearandfood. 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 located south of Sterling Highway on the Crescent Lake Trail. It sits at the northwest end of Crescent Lake, at an elevation of about 1,450 feet. The surrounding area is close to the tree line, affording scenic views of nearby mountains.

In addition to avalanche danger, high winds may sweep across the lake, causing danger for small boats and planes. For information on access and regulations pertaining to this cabin, trail conditions, safety precautions and outdoor safety and ethics, please contact the Seward District office.

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

Largest party: 8 people

Fees

Reservations can be made the day of arrival or up to 180 days in advance. Only one change per reservation for all Alaska cabins is allowed. Change is defined as a modification to the start or end date of the reservation; after one change has been made, if additional changes are desired, the customer must cancel the current reservation and re-book the new dates. If you cancel a cabin reservation within 14 days of your scheduled arrival date, you will be charged the $10 service fee and forfeit the first night's recreation use fee. No-shows, early departures, or cancellations after the scheduled arrival date are not entitled to a refund. Cancellations for single night use for Alaska cabins will not be assessed a service fee.

Directions

From milepost 45 on Sterling Highway,take Quartz Creek road 3.2 miles to the Crescent Creek trailhead. The cabin is 6.5 miles down the Crescent Creek Trail. Winter travelers need to be able to evaluate avalanche and over-ice travel conditions. The trail is closed to horse/pack stock from April 1 to June 30, and is closed to motor vehicles between May 1 and Nov. 30. Refer to USGS maps Seward B7, C7 and C8. Maps are available online or by calling the Seward Ranger District at 907-288-3178. Learn more about Carter Lake and Crescent Creek.

Stay Limit

Check in from 12 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Courtney S

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Great cabin and trail! We bikepacked and it was awesome. There’s 4 boats but two of them were in pretty bad shape.

Michael J

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Well-constructed and maintained cabin in a beautiful setting; a highlight of a recent backpacking trip for our three sons. Kudos to Chugach FS.

Benjamin E

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Reviewed 5 months ago

June 3-4. Trail to Cabin was perfect, good hike for kids ages 8-16. Lots of large grayling in the creek and lake but they were just mocking us since the season hadn’t opened yet for fishing. Cabin was comfortable with 4 bunks, wood stove, table, and space for cooking. Plenty of firewood around. Four boats, three of which were in good shape but the last looked a little suspicious. We continued on through to crescent saddle and to Carter lake. The trail was rough and needs maintaining. Bikes can easily make it to this cabin but it would be a struggle through deadfall and flooded areas to Carter lake.

Linda B

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Reviewed 5 months ago

Wonderful cabin

Timothy M

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Reviewed 6 months ago

Awesome cabin. Beautiful view and the cabin is in great shape.

Chelsey S

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Reviewed a year ago

Well appointed forest svc cabin. Wood stove keeps it warm and there are a couple of functional boats. Outhouse is ok, getting full. Small kitchen table with bench seats. Two larger and two smaller top bunks. You'll need to pack in everything else.

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

Reserve

Popularity: Very quiet

Busiest in November, when about 6% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 2 years of reservations.