West Swan Lake Cabin
A 12 x 14-foot rustic cabin overlooking the western end of Swan Lake. The cabin rests in an open grove of cottonwoods with views of nearby mountains.
This cabin sleeps 6, and has a table, wood stove, splitting maul, crosscut saw, outhouse, and rowboat with oars.
Not included: running water, electricity, mattresses or bedding, cooking utensils, or cut firewood.
This cabin offers great fishing, and a boat is provided for the fisher's convenience. Enjoy responsibly.
Reservations
Make Reservations HereVisit recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777 (overseas: 518-885-3639) to check availability and make a reservation. Cabin reservations can be made up to 180 days in advance.
General Information
There is no trail to this cabin. The trek is a difficult 2-mile bushwack through dense vegetation and steep terrain from the east end of Swan Lake. During the summer months, it is recommended that visitors travel to the cabin via a floatplane.
The West Swan Lake Cabin is available for reservations year-round.
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year-round. Check-in/Check-out time is 12pm.
A permit is required to hunt and fish at the West Swan Lake Cabin. Visit the Alaska Department of Fish & Game's website to review hunting and fishing regulations.
Resurrection Pass Trail is closed to motorized vehicles from May 1- November 30.
Per night prices range from $50-60 depending on the season. Cabin fees are based on non-peak/peak season. Seasons vary by cabin. A non-refundable service fee will be added to each reservation by Recreation.gov
Contact Name: Seward Ranger District
Contact Phone: (907) 288-3178
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 60.63304
Longitude: -149.8855
Directions
In the summer this cabin is accessible by floatplane (a 15-minute flight from Cooper Landing or a 30-minute flight from Moose Pass).
Winter access is by skiing or snowmobiling over the frozen surface of Swan Lake.
Travel Considerations
There is no trail to this cabin. The trek is a difficult 2-mile bushwack through dense vegetation and steep terrain from the east end of Swan Lake. During the summer months, it is recommended that visitors travel to the cabin via a floatplane.
Parking
There is no parking at a trailhead as there is no trail to the West Swan Lake Cabin. Visitors can utilize the parking provided by the airplane vendor they are using.
Facility and Amenity Information
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Outdoor Science and Learning
Fishing - Lake & Pond Info
Visitors can fish for rainbow trout and Dolly Varden in Swan Lake. Visit the Alaska Department of Fish & Game's website to review fishing regulations.
Viewing SceneryViewing Scenery Info
This is a secluded lakefront cabin surrounded by mountains on the border between the Chugach National Forest and the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. It doesn't get more scenic.