Public Lake Cabins of Alaska

Upper Russian Lake Cabin

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Upper Russian Lake Cabin is a rustic trapper style log cabin located on Upper Russian lake. It was recently refurbished to keep the old fashioned charm of the 1950s, when it was originally built. Its location provides good fishing and boating opportunities. Visitors enjoy exploring surrounding trails and viewing wildlife.

The cabin 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. Frequent bears in the area, use caution.

Facilities:

The log cabin has bunk space for six and max. occupancy of eight people. It is equipped with counter space, table, benches and a wood stove for heat. An outhouse is also provided. Firewood can also be cut in the area, using the splitting maul and hand saw supplied at the cabin.

Visitors will need to bring their own water for drinking, cooking and cleaning purposes. Water taken from streams and lakes 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.

Directions:

Upper Russian Lake Cabin is located on the Russian Lakes Trail, 9 miles from Cooper Lake Road or 12 miles from Russian River Campground. Distances in winter are 12 and 13 miles respectively. It can be accessed by hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, skiing, snowmobiling, and float plane.

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