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Upper Angel Creek Cabin

Chena Hot Springs

The feel

This is an Alaska State Parks cabin on the Angel Creek trail system near Chena Hot Springs, the upper of two Angel Creek cabins. It sleeps 1 to 5 and has a wood stove, a table and seats.

The cabin comes stocked with a broom, an axe, a saw and a shovel. Outside you will find a fire ring and a picnic table.

What to expect

Layout and setting
One cabin on the Angel Creek trail system, the upper of two Angel Creek cabins. A wood stove, table and seats are inside; a fire ring and picnic table are outside.
Check-in and stay
Sleeps 1 to 5. Maximum 5 nights.
Fees and reservations
Reservable online through Alaska State Parks, up to 90 days out.
Season and access
Open year-round. The Hillside Trail closes during spring break-up, early April to late May.

Mingo says

Avoid early April through late May if you plan to use the Hillside Trail. Outside that window the cabin is open all year.

Before you go

  • Book online through Alaska State Parks, up to 90 days out.
  • Plan around the 5 night maximum.
  • Use the broom, axe, saw and shovel already at the cabin.

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

Today

Getting there

Season
Year-round; the Hillside Trail closes during spring break-up (early April to late May)
Access
Summer: 10 mi via the Angel Creek Hillside Trail (ATV, horseback, hiking or biking) from the trailhead at Chena Hot Springs Road mile 50.5. Winter: 3.1 mi to Lower Angel Creek Cabin plus another 2.7 mi via the Angel Creek Winter Trail (snowmobile, dog team, ski or snowshoe).
Fee
See dnr.alaska.gov fee page
Sites
1 cabin, sleeps 1-5
Amenities
Wood stove, table, seats, fire ring, picnic table, broom, axe, saw, shovel
Drive from Anchorage
Full day, 7h56 to Chena Hot Springs
Drive from Fairbanks
1h22 to Chena Hot Springs
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Part of Fairbanks & the Interior.

What it is like

Aurora outlook for Chena Hot Springs

Nearby

Sources