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Crescent Lake Cabin

60.4767° N / 149.5742° W · Data Nov 2 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Nov 2Next open weekend Nov 201 monitored site

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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233001

When Crescent Lake Cabin reopens

Crescent Lake Cabin's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 7 days
0
Openings · last 30 days
6
Openings · last 90 days
10

Only 10 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.

02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 1 monitored site

Of the 183 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 134 open for online reservation · 16 reserved · 33 closed.

Where the open windows are

26.8% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 134 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027
Not open online26.8%
Open site-nights134 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)16 / 150
Weekday openings86
Weekend openings48

Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 86 fall on weekdays and 48 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Nov 2026 – May 2027
01020304023263025300 OPEN0 OPENNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

April shows no online availability. 0 of 30 tracked site-nights are open there — 30 closed.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 1 cabin
WindowNightSites openStatus
ThanksgivingTHU Nov 261Open
FRI Nov 270None open
SAT Nov 280None open
ChristmasTHU Dec 241Open
FRI Dec 251Open
New YearTHU Dec 310None open
FRI Jan 10None open
Memorial DayFRI May 280None open
SAT May 290None open
SUN May 300None open
MON May 310None open

Thanksgiving: no cabin is currently available for the complete three-night stay. Friday and Saturday have no online availability; individual Thursday night remains open. Christmas: 1 cabin is available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

Availability

Most open cabin-nights · tracked window
CabinOpen cabin-nights
S02  134

This cabin currently has 134 cabin-nights available.

Next windows

As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateMon · Nov 2
Next open weekendFri · Nov 20
April0 of 30 · closed

The next bookable night is Nov 2; the first open weekend starts Nov 20. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

134 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at Crescent Lake Cabin, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 11 2-night, 11 3-night, 5 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 2 at site S02.

All 1 cabin with current availability
CabinMax RVHookupsOpen cabin-nightsLongest runDates
S02Not recordedNone13442 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +122 more

About Crescent Lake 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 Lake Cabin is a rustic cabin on beautiful Crescent Lake, providing access to great fishing, hunting, hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities.

This site can be accessed by hiking, biking, skiing, horseback, snowmobile and floatplane. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

Recreation

Fishing in Crescent Lake is very popular for grayling. A rowboat with oars is available at the cabin, however, life jackets and fishing equipment are not provided. High winds could present a danger to anyone on the lake.

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 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. 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 gearandfood. Water taken from the lakes or streams should be treated or boiled before consumption. All garbage and food must be packed out.

Natural Features

The cabin is located south of Sterling Highway on the Crescent Lake Trail. It sits at the northwest end of Crescent Lake, at an elevation of about 1,450 feet. The surrounding area is close to the tree line, affording scenic views of nearby mountains.

In addition to avalanche danger, high winds may sweep across the lake, causing danger for small boats and planes. For information on access and regulations pertaining to this cabin, trail conditions, safety precautions and outdoor safety and ethics , please contact the Seward District office.

1 monitored cabinNo hookupsMax party 8

Getting there

From milepost 45 on Sterling Highway,take Quartz Creek road 3.2 miles to the Crescent Creek trailhead. The cabin is 6.5 miles down the Crescent Creek Trail. Winter travelers need to be able to evaluate avalanche and over-ice travel conditions. The trail is closed to horse/pack stock from April 1 to June 30, and is closed to motor vehicles between May 1 and Nov. 30. Refer to USGS maps Seward B7, C7 and C8. Maps are available online or by calling the Seward Ranger District at 907-288-3178. Learn more about Carter Lake and Crescent Creek .

Seward Ranger District, 33599 Ranger Station Spur, Seward,, AK 99664
BikingCampingFishingHikingHuntingWildlife ViewingWinter Sports

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Crescent Lake Cabin?

Reservations for Crescent Lake Cabin are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 134 of 183 tracked site-nights are open (73.2%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 10 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 18:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

How often do new openings appear at Crescent Lake Cabin?

Campsite Sniper detected 10 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Crescent Lake Cabin?

11 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 2 at site S02. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which month has the most availability at Crescent Lake Cabin?

January 2027, with 30 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.

When is the next open date at Crescent Lake Cabin?

As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 2 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 20. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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