Trail River Cabin

Overview Easily accessible cabin located in Trail River Campground. This cabin offers stunning views of Kenai Lake and the surrouding Kenai Mountains. 2 mile ski or snowshoe in the winter.

Please contact the Seward Ranger District at 907-288-3178 for current campground access road conditions. The Trail River Cabin is the perfect family friendly getaway and for those looking to get into the outdoors but not too far off the main road. The accessible log 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. The closest outhouse is a vault toilet is located 400 feet away in the campground loop.

There is no electricity, mattresses, bedding, cooking utensils or cut firewood at the cabin. Visitors should bring sleeping bags and pads, a cook stove, cooking gear and food. Potable water is available in the campground during the peak season but will need to be hauled in during the off season.

Recreation Enjoy fishing for Dolly Varden and rainbow trout from the banks of Kenai Lake or the nearby Trail River. When the winds are calm, boating on Kenai Lake can be a fantastic way to enjoy your time at the Trail River Campground. Or explore many of the hiking trails that nearby Moose Pass has to offer.

The Trail River Cabin provides beach access to Kenai Lake. Many people enjoy fishing, collecting driftwood, skipping rocks and walking along the beach. The view of the mountains surrounding Kenai Lake is gorgeous.

Snow is present in the high peaks and avalanche chutes until the end of August. Trout fishing can be very productive from the beach at Trail River Campground as well as at many nearby streams. The lake is home to Dolly Varden, rainbow trout and lake trout.

Although trout fishing is open year-round in Kenai Lake, special restrictions apply within 1/4 mile of inlet streams.