Can you reserve a site at Lower Paradise Lake Cabin?

Yes, Lower Paradise Lake Cabin is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Lower Paradise Lake Cabin, Alaska — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Lower Paradise Lake Cabin offers a remote and secluded place to stay in the scenic forest of south-central Alaska. It provides spectacular glacier views, as well as ample opportunity for fishing on a high alpine lake. Visitors also enjoy hunting and wildlife viewing.

The cabin is accessible by floatplane. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

Recreation

The cabin offers seclusion and good fishing. A rowboat and oars provided at the cabin give anglers excellent opportunities to catch grayling in the small, adjacent lake. Life jackets are not provided.

Hunting is popular during designated seasons. The area is home to a variety of wildlife, including moose, black and brown bears, sheep and mountain goats.

While there are no maintained trails in the area, it is rife with potential for exploration. Day hikes lead to even better views of glacier fields that loom above the cabin. Some glaciers can be seen out the front door of the cabin.

Facilities

The 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. An outhouse is also provided. Firewood is NOT plentiful in the region and it is recommended to bring a supply with you.

Visitors will need to bring their own water for drinking, cooking and cleaning purposes. Water taken from lakes Or streams must be treated or boiled prior to consumption. Visitors will also need to bring their own bedding and sleeping pads, flashlights, cooking gear, food, clothing and cooking utensils, among other necessities. All garbage and food must be packed out.

Natural Features

The cabin is located east of Seward Highway in the remote Paradise Valley on the north shore of Lower Paradise Lake, surrounded by scenic views of alpine mountains. It sits in a forest of alder, willow and spruce trees at an elevation of about 1,340 feet. Wild berries are ripe for the picking in late-summer to fall and the area is home to abundant wildflowers in spring and early-summer.

For more information on access and regulations pertaining to this cabin, trail conditions, safety precautions and outdoor safety and ethics, please contact the Seward District office.

The facts

1 bookable site
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: AREA LOWER PARADISE LAKE CABIN

Site types

1 Cabin Nonelectric

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1 campsite at Lower Paradise Lake Cabin

Check-in 12:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
S03	AREA LOWER PARADISE LAKE CABIN	Cabin Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8

Getting there

Access is via floatplane only (15 minutes from Moose Pass, 20 minutes from Seward). There is no trail near the cabin and access on foot is not recommended. Travel conditions may be dependent on seasonal and/or weather conditions. For current travel conditions call the Seward Ranger District at 907-288-3178.

60.34844, -149.07315 · 60°20'54.4"N 149°4'23.3"W

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Typical weather

Typically 64°F in Jul, down to 26°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	26	30	35	44	54	61	64	62	54	41	32	28
Low °F	16	18	19	28	34	42	47	46	39	31	24	20
Precip in	3.6	3.5	2.1	2.1	1.7	2.2	2.5	4.0	7.0	6.4	5.0	5.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Reservations can be made the day of arrival or up to 180 days in advance. 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.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Lower Paradise Lake Cabin

Can you reserve a site at Lower Paradise Lake Cabin?: Yes, Lower Paradise Lake Cabin is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Lower Paradise Lake Cabin have?: 1 site.

Also listed by

Lower Paradise Lake Cabin also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Lower Paradise Lake Cabin's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Per night prices range from $50-60 depending on season. Cabin fees are based on non-peak/peak season. Seasons vary by cabin. A non-refundable service fee will be added to each reservation by Recreation.gov

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Lower Paradise Lake Cabin

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Crescent Lake Cabin 19.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center 20.4 mi · Facility
Tern Lake Day Use Area 20.7 mi · Facility
Eastern Kenai Peninsula 21 mi · Facility
Resurrection River Cabin 21.1 mi · Campground

Contact

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Lower Paradise Lake Cabin