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ROMIG CABIN

Cooper Landing, Alaska · Kenai Peninsula County · Campground

Overview Romig Cabin is a rustic cabin on beautiful Juneau Lake, providing access to fishing, hunting, hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities. The cabin can be accessed by hiking, biking, skiing, horseback, snowmobile or floatplane. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must brin…

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About ROMIG CABIN

Overview Romig Cabin is a rustic cabin on beautiful Juneau Lake, providing access to fishing, hunting, hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities. The cabin can be accessed by hiking, biking, skiing, horseback, snowmobile or floatplane. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.Recreation Visitors enjoy boating and fishing for rainbow trout, whitefish, burbot and grayling in Juneau Lake. A canoe with paddles is provided at the cabin. Fishing equipment is not provided and permits are required to fish or hunt in the state, click here to learn more about Alaska Department of Fish & Game regulations. Hunting of various wildlife is popular in the surrounding area.Facilities The cabin has bunk space for six and max occupancy of eight people. It is equipped with counter space, a table, benches and a wood stove for heat. A splitting maul and 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 lake should be treated or boiled before consumption.Natural Features The cabin is set back from the southern shore of Juneau Lake at an elevation of 1,300 feet. It is surrounded by willow and spruce and overlooks the lake and surrounding mountains. A variety of wildlife makes its home in the area. 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.

How to Get There

From the Resurrection Pass South Trailhead, at milepost 53.2 on Sterling Highway, hike 9 miles to the cabin. From the Resurrection Pass North Trailhead, at milepost 4 on Resurrection Creek Road, hike 29.8 miles to the cabin. Maps are available online or by calling the Seward Ranger District at (907) 288-3178.Please see links below for Recreation Opportunity Guides:Resurrection North Resurrection South Winter travelers need to be able to evaluate avalanche and over-ice travel conditions. For more current travel conditions call the district office. The trail is closed to horse/pack stock from April 1 to June 30, and is open to over-snow motorized vehicles from Dec. 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.

Driving directions (Google Maps) →

What to Pack for Your Stay

Tuned to the live forecast for this park.

👔 What to Wear

  • 👕
    Long-sleeve shirt
    Synthetic or merino, sun-protective.
  • 🧥
    Light shell or windbreaker
    Even on warm days, wind can chill (avg wind 0 mph).
  • 👖
    Hiking pants or convertible
    Layer for variable conditions.
  • 🥾
    Trail runners or low boots
    Comfortable, broken in.

🎒 What to Pack

  • 💧
    Water
    Bring at least 1L of water; more in heat.
  • 🍫
    High-energy snacks
    A snack for the trail.
  • 🧴
    Sun protection
    Sunscreen, sunglasses, brimmed hat.
  • 🩹
    First-aid kit
    Blister patches, ibuprofen, tape, antiseptic wipes.
  • 🗺
    Offline map
    Download your route in advance via Gaia, Caltopo, or OSM-based apps.

Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.

Plan Your Visit to ROMIG CABIN

Heading to ROMIG CABIN? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for ROMIG CABIN?

No central reservation system listed for ROMIG CABIN. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233010) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to ROMIG CABIN?

From the Resurrection Pass South Trailhead, at milepost 53.2 on Sterling Highway, hike 9 miles to the cabin. From the Resurrection Pass North Trailhead, at milepost 4 on Resurrection Creek Road, hike 29.8 miles to the cabin. Maps are available online or by calling the Seward Ranger District at (907) 288-3178.Please see links below for Recreation Opportunity Guides:Resurrection North Resurrection S…