Lower Paradise Lake Cabin

$60.00/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

Lower Paradise Lake Cabin offers a remote and secluded place to stay in the scenic forest of south-central Alaska. It provides spectacular glacier views, as well as ample opportunity for fishing on a high alpine lake. Visitors also enjoy hunting and wildlife viewing.

The cabin is accessible by floatplane. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

Recreation

The cabin offers seclusion and good fishing. A rowboat and oars provided at the cabin give anglers excellent opportunities to catch grayling in the small, adjacent lake. Life jackets are not provided.

Hunting is popular during designated seasons. The area is home to a variety of wildlife, including moose, black and brown bears, sheep and mountain goats.

While there are no maintained trails in the area, it is rife with potential for exploration. Day hikes lead to even better views of glacier fields that loom above the cabin. Some glaciers can be seen out the front door of the cabin.

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. An outhouse is also provided. Firewood is NOT plentiful in the region and it is recommended to bring a supply with you.

Visitors will need to bring their own water for drinking, cooking and cleaning purposes. Water taken from lakes Or streams must be treated or boiled prior to consumption. Visitors will also need to bring their own bedding and sleeping pads, flashlights, cooking gear, food, clothing and cooking utensils, among other necessities. All garbage and food must be packed out.

Natural Features

The cabin is located east of Seward Highway in the remote Paradise Valley on the north shore of Lower Paradise Lake, surrounded by scenic views of alpine mountains. It sits in a forest of alder, willow and spruce trees at an elevation of about 1,340 feet. Wild berries are ripe for the picking in late-summer to fall and the area is home to abundant wildflowers in spring and early-summer.

For more 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

Access is via floatplane only (15 minutes from Moose Pass, 20 minutes from Seward). There is no trail near the cabin and access on foot is not recommended. Travel conditions may be dependent on seasonal and/or weather conditions. For current travel conditions call the Seward Ranger District at 907-288-3178.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

3 reviews

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4 stars

Dusky G

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Love that cabin and the whole system. It is amazing to be able to use these resources.

Travis B

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Reviewed 7 years ago

Cabin is awesome! Area is amazing! Worth every penny in flights and fees to go here. I try to get out there every year, or every other year. The outhouse though got utterly destroyed by someone before we got there this last time. Looked like someone had attempted a "hover" technique and sprayed...well...excrement everywhere. Wish people would clean up after themselves a bit better.

Jim O

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Reviewed 7 years ago

Beautiful spot on the lake. Cabin was nice with the outhouse. It was a pleasant surprise to find the boat with oars and lifejackets.

Availability

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