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Crescent Saddle Cabin

Chugach National Forest, Alaska

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As of October 2026, Crescent Saddle Cabin is a campground in Chugach National Forest, Alaska with 1 campsite. Crescent Saddle Cabin is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Crescent Saddle Cabin is located at 60.4453° N, 149.5058° W.

people allowed on each site: 8

Crescent Saddle Cabin reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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As of 30 September 2026, 19:22 UTC.

Campsites at Crescent Saddle Cabin

S17

Cabin 1

Amenities

potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, biking, wildlife, photography, horse riding.

All sites at Crescent Saddle Cabin, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the AREA CRESCENT SADDLE CABIN loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps
S17	Cabin	8

About Crescent Saddle Cabin

Overview

Elodea has been found in Crescent Lake in 2023. Please stop aquatic hitchikers and use clean, drain, dry methods to prevent the spread of elodea. For more information on elodea.

Crescent Saddle Cabin offers a remote and secluded place to stay in the Kenai Mountains of southeastern Alaska. It is difficult to access, but rewards visitors with spectacular views of the surrounding region. Winter travel is recommended only for those with experience in the backcountry.

This site can be accessed by hiking, skiing, snowmobile and floatplane. Not recommended for horseback or bikes. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

Recreation

Fishing on Crescent Lake is very popular for grayling. A rowboat with oars is available at the cabin, but life jackets and fishing equipment are not provided.

In season, visitors hunt for moose, black and brown bears and Dall sheep.

Hiking, horseback riding, cross country skiing and snowshoeing are also popular activities. There is extreme avalanche danger on the Crescent Creek Trail in winter and early spring. The primitive trail around Crescent Lake crosses several avalanche chutes and should not be used in the winter.

Facilities

The cabin has bunk space for six 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 also 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.

Natural Features

The cabin is located south of Sterling Highway on the Crescent Lake Trail. It overlooks Crescent Lake, at an elevation of about 1,450 feet. The cabin is set back from the lake, amid a scattered forest and lots of wildflowers in the warmer months.

In addition to avalanche danger, high winds may sweep across the lake, causing danger for small boats and planes. 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.

Rules and notices at Crescent Saddle Cabin

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Crescent Saddle Cabin on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

This facility is located in an extremely remote and wild area; before making a reservation, become aware of bear , water , and weather safety (including cold )

Recreating in Alaska can present both obvious and hidden dangers; please be aware of your surroundings and be prepared for extended stays due to occasionally poor weather.

This is the Crescent Saddle Cabin located on the south-central shore of Crescent Lake, not the Crescent Lake Cabin on the west side of the lake.

Summer access may be difficult from either end; the creek crossing on the Crater Lake side of Crescent Lake is not bridged and may be difficult to cross during high water.

The Crescent Lake Trail is closed to horse/pack stock from April 1 to June 30, and it is closed to motorized vehicles from May 1 to Nov. 30; the entire primitive trail is not recommended for small children.

There is no source of fresh water near the cabin; guests must bring their own, or boil or treat water taken from lakes or streams.

Use of this cabin by a commercial operator, such as an outfitter or guide, is not allowed.

All garbage and food must be packed out.

It is unlawful to use a public recreation cabin without a valid cabin reservation.

Occupying a Public Recreation cabin with more than eight individuals per cabin for each permitted day is prohibited.

Camping, pitching tents, or staying overnight within 300 feet of any public recreation use cabin is prohibited unless you have a valid cabin reservation.

It is prohibited to hitch, tether, or hobble any saddle or pack animal including dog teams, within 200 feet of an established trail, water source, or developed recreation site, including Forest Service recreation cabins.

Camping and/ or occupying any one Public Recreation Use Cabin for a period longer than seven consecutive days by any person or group including but not limited to family members, members of the same household, and members of the same camping party within a 30 day period, and three consecutive days May 15 to August 31.

Learn more about Chugach National Forest

Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by purchasing firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

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Crescent Saddle Cabin FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Crescent Saddle Cabin?

Crescent Saddle Cabin is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Crescent Saddle Cabin?

Cancellations happen frequently at Crescent Saddle Cabin, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Crescent Saddle Cabin have?

Crescent Saddle Cabin has 1 campsites.