Juneau Lake Cabin

The feel

Juneau Lake Cabin is a 14x17-ft log cabin on the eastern shore of Juneau Lake, at 1,300 feet, surrounded by spruce and birch forest and overlooking the lake and the mountains.

Inside are wooden bunks, a table, benches and a wood stove. It can accommodate up to eight people, but sleeps four more comfortably. A canoe with paddles is provided, and the lake has rainbow trout, whitefish, burbot and grayling.

What to expect

Layout and setting

One log cabin with wooden bunks, a table, benches, a wood stove, a splitting maul, a crosscut saw and an outhouse, with a canoe and paddles provided.

Check-in and stay

Check-in and check-out are at 12 p.m. Stays are capped at seven consecutive days in a 30 day period, and three consecutive days May 15 to August 31.

Parking and rig size

Parking is available at the trailheads.

Fees and reservations

$75/night, plus a non-refundable Recreation.gov service fee. Reserve at Rec.gov or 1-877-444-6777, up to 180 days in advance.

Hazards

Winter travelers need to be able to evaluate avalanche and over-ice travel conditions.

Bathrooms and water

No potable water, so bring your own, or boil or treat lake water before drinking it.

Season and access

Year-round. From the Resurrection Pass South Trailhead on the Sterling Highway, hike 9.5 miles. From the north trailhead at milepost 4 on Resurrection Creek Road, hike 29.3 miles. Floatplane and snowmobile (during open seasons) also reach it. The trail is closed to pack and saddle stock from April 1 to June 30.

Mingo says

Pack for weather that can hold you in longer than planned. Winter visits depend on avalanche and lake-ice conditions.

Before you go

• Bring sleeping bags and pads, a cook stove, cooking gear and food. There are no mattresses, bedding or cut firewood.
• Bring your own fishing equipment, and a permit to fish or hunt.
• Reserve at Rec.gov or call 1-877-444-6777.
• Call the Seward Ranger District at 907-288-3178 for maps and conditions.

Written October 2026. Sources are listed at the end of this page.