Romig Cabin

The feel

Romig Cabin is a 16 x 16-foot log cabin in spruce and birch forest, set back from the southern shore of Juneau Lake at 1,300 feet. Willow and spruce close in around it, and it looks out over the lake and the mountains beyond.

The cabin sits on the Resurrection Pass Trail, 9 miles from the south trailhead, so every guest arrives on foot, bike, skis, horseback or by floatplane. A canoe with paddles is provided for the lake, where rainbow trout, whitefish, burbot and grayling swim.

What to expect

Layout and setting

One log cabin with bunks for six, a table, benches, a wood stove, a splitting maul, a crosscut saw and an outhouse, set back from Juneau Lake's southern shore with a canoe and paddles provided.

Check-in and stay

Check-in and check-out are at 12pm. Sleeps up to 8.

Parking and rig size

Parking is available at the trailhead.

Fees and reservations

$50 to $75 per night depending on season, plus a non-refundable Recreation.gov service fee. Reserve at recreation.gov or 1-877-444-6777, up to 180 days in advance. Stays are capped at 7 consecutive nights per 30 days, and 3 nights from May 15 to Aug 31.

Hazards

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

Bathrooms and water

An outhouse is provided. No potable water, so bring your own, or boil lake water for 5 minutes before drinking it.

Season and access

Year-round. From the Resurrection Pass South Trailhead at milepost 53.2 on the Sterling Highway, hike 9 miles, or fly by floatplane, 10 minutes from Cooper Landing. From the north trailhead at milepost 4 on Resurrection Creek Road, hike 29.8 miles. The trail is closed to pack and saddle stock from April 1 to June 30.

Mingo says

Book early, since reservations open 180 days out. Winter guests should plan around 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.
• Pack 2-5 days of extra supplies.
• A permit is required to hunt and fish. Bring your own fishing gear.

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