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Trout Lake Cabin is a large, rustic cabin set alongside Trout Lakeoffering a placefor visitors to come and enjoy the forests of south-central Alaska. It provides access to great fishing and canoeing opportunities on the lake, as well as a variety of trails and wildlife viewing in the area.
The cabin can be accessed by floatplane, hiking, biking, skiing, horseback and snowmobile. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.
Visitors enjoy boating and fishing for rainbow trout and whitefish in Trout Lake. A rowboat with oars is provided at the cabin. Fishing equipment is not provided and permits are required to fish or hunt in the state, [click here](http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=regulations.main) to learn more about Alaska Department of Fish & Game regulations.
In season, visitors hunt for moose, black and brown bears and wolves in the surrounding forest. Hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing, skijoring, snowshoeing and snowmobiling (during open seasons) are also popular in the area.
The two-story log cabin has bunk space for seven and a maximum occupancy of eight people. It is equipped with counter space table, benches and a wood stove for heat. A splitting maul and hand saw are available. An outhouse is provided.
There is no electricity, potable water, mattresses, bedding, cooking utensils or cut firewood at the cabin. Visitors should bring sleeping bags and pads, a cook stove, cooking gear and food. Water taken from the lakes or streams should be treated or boiled before consumption.
The cabin is located north of Sterling Highway on the eastern shore of the lake. It is surrounded by a willow, spruce and birch forest and open brushy areas. The cabin overlooks the lake and provides views of the nearby mountains.
For more information on access and regulations pertaining to this cabin, trail conditions, safety precautions and [outdoor safety and ethics](https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/r10/recreation/safety-ethics),please contact the Seward Ranger District.
From the Resurrection Pass South Trailhead, hike 7 miles to spur trail, then continue another half-mile to the cabin. Refer to USGS map Seward C8. [Maps](http://ask.usgs.gov/to_order.html) are available online or by calling the Seward Ranger District at 907-288-3178.
Winter travelers need to be able to evaluate [avalanche](http://www.cnfaic.org/) and over-ice travel conditions. For more current travel conditions call the Seward Ranger District at 907-288-3178. The trail is closed to horse/pack stock from April 1 to June 30, and is open to over-snow motorized vehicles from December 1 to April 30 every other winter season, beginning with the winter of 2007-2008. It is closed to motorized vehicles every other winter season beginning with the 2008-2009 winter season.
Learn more about [Resurrection North](https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3818059.pdf) and [Resurrection South](https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3818060.pdf) trails.
Reservations can be made the day of arrival or up to 180 days in advance, for three consecutive days maximum per person from May 15 to Aug. 31. Only one change per reservation for all Alaska cabins is allowed. Change is defined as a modification to the start or end date of the reservation; after one change has been made, if additional changes are desired, the customer must cancel the current reservation and re-book the new dates.
If you cancel a cabin reservation within 14 days of your scheduled arrival date, you will be charged the $10 service fee and forfeit the first night's recreation use fee. No-shows, early departures, or cancellations after the scheduled arrival date are not entitled to a refund. Cancellations for single night use for Alaska cabins will not be assessed a service fee.
Took a snow machine ride up to the cabin today. The ride was absolutely beautiful with lots of tracks to admire along the way. The cabin itself was in pristine order and well cared for, lots of wood, and very clean.
You can't beat the view, and ride here. I can't wait tell summer to hike up and see the summer time views.
Public use cabin, so There is generally no service but I'll give the service part some credit for the left over split wood and another log, which I split. The loft can be closed off to conserve heat. The cabin itself sleeps seven. Windows are on all four sides... (3sides downstairs) plenty of hooks to dry gear, stove works well. Hell of a view in three directions. I'm already looking at the calendar to reserve my next time here.
