Devils Pass Cabin

Overview

Devil's Pass Cabin is a rustic cabin in a remote area of south-central Alaska along the popular Resurrection Pass Trail. Visitors enjoy the alpine vistas, hiking and hunting, among other outdoor recreation opportunities.

The cabin can be accessed by hiking, biking, skiing, horseback or snowmobiling. Snowmobiles are only allowed on the Resurrection Pass trail every other year. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities. Recreation

Devil's Pass Cabin is one of nine Forest Service cabins that lie along the 38 miles of the Resurrection Pass Trail. Visitors enjoy exploring the trail and viewing abundant wildlife found in the area. Fishing is available in a variety of nearby lakes and creeks, although each requires a hike. Fishing equipment is not provided at the cabin.

In season, visitors hunt for moose, black and brown bears, Dall sheep, mountain goats, caribou and wolves in the surrounding forest. Facilities

The log cabin has bunk space for six and a maximum. occupancy of eight people. It is equipped with counter space, a table, and benches. The cabin has an oil stove, visitors must bring #1 stove oil to heat the cabin; a minimum of one gallon of stove oil is recommended (one gallon will burn for approximately 10 hours on a medium heat setting). An outhouse is provided outside the cabin.

There is no electricity, potable water, mattresses, bedding or cooking utensils 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.

Natural Features

The cabin is located at the intersection of Devil's Creek Trail and Resurrection Pass Trail, in the Kenai Mountains of south-central Alaska. It sits in an alpine valley, closely surrounded by mountains and not far from Devil's Pass Lake.

A variety of wildlife makes its home in the surrounding forest. For more information on access and regulations pertaining to this cabin, trail conditions, safety precautions and outdoor safety and ethics , please contact the Seward Ranger District.

Fees: 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.

Managed by a US federal agency. Data source: ridb.recreation.gov.