Openings · last 7 days
3
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233006
When Upper Russian Lake Cabin reopens
Upper Russian Lake Cabin's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
6
Openings · last 90 days
6
Only 6 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 · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 183 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 164 open for online reservation · 19 reserved.
Where the open windows are
10.4% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 164 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online10.4%
Open site-nights164 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)19 / 183
Weekday openings98
Weekend openings66
Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 98 fall on weekdays and 66 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027December holds the most room. 31 of 31 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 cabin| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 1 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 1 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 1 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 1 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 1 cabin is available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 1 cabin is available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 1 cabin is available for the complete two-night stay.
Availability
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| S04 | 164 |
This cabin currently has 164 cabin-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Sep 28
Next open weekendSat · Oct 3
The next bookable night is Sep 28; the first open weekend starts Oct 3. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
164 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at Upper Russian Lake Cabin, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 4 2-night, 4 3-night, 1 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Oct 3 at site S04.
All 1 cabin with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S04 | Not recorded | None | 164 | 146 nights | Sep 28, Sep 30, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14 +152 more |
About Upper Russian Lake Cabin
Overview
Upper Russian Lake Cabin is a rustic trapper style log cabin located on Upper Russian lake. It was recently refurbished to keep the old fashioned charm of the 1950s, when it was originally built. Its location provides good fishing and boating opportunities. Visitors enjoy exploring surrounding trails and viewing wildlife.
The cabin 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
Visitors enjoy boating and fishing for Dolly Varden and rainbow trout on Upper Russian Lake. A rowboat with oars 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.
In season, visitors hunt for moose, black and brown bears and wolves in the surrounding forest. Hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling (during open seasons only) are also popular in the area. Learn more about hiking the Russian Lakes Trail
Facilities
The log cabin has bunk space for six and max. occupancy of eight people. It is equipped with counter space, table, benches and a wood stove for heat. An outhouse is also provided. Firewood can also be cut in the area, using the splitting maul and hand saw supplied at the cabin.
Visitors will need to bring their own water for drinking, cooking and cleaning purposes. Water taken from streams and lakes 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 south of Sterling Highway, set back from the north shore of Upper Russian Lake. It is surrounded by an open grove of giant cottonwood trees with views of the lake and mountains beyond.
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.
1 monitored cabinNo hookupsMax party 8
Getting there
Access to the cabin is via the Russian Lakes Trail, 9 miles from the Russian Lakes Trailhead on Snug Harbor Road or 12 miles from the Russian Lakes Trailhead located in Russian River Campground. Winter parking for Upper Russian Trailhead is located at mile 9 of Snug Harbor Road. The last 3 miles of Snug Harbor Road are not plowed in the winter. Winter parking for Lower Russian Lakes Trailhead is 1 mile back on the campground road and the last mile of the campground road is not plowed. Access the cabin via Russian Lakes Trail (12 miles from Russian River Campground parking area and 9 miles from the Cooper Lake Trailhead). Maps are available online or by calling the Seward Ranger District at 907-288-3178. Winter travelers need to be able to evaluate avalanche and over-ice travel conditions. For more current travel conditions call the Seward Ranger District at 907-288-3178. Motorized access is prohibited in the winter and summer. The trail is closed to horse/pack stock from April 1 to June 30. Trail access information for Russian Lakes Trail
Seward Ranger District, 33599 Ranger Station Spur, Seward, AK 99664
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHuntingWildlife ViewingWinter Sports
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Roll CS-233006 · Upper Russian Lake Cabin · Seward AK8 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Upper Russian Lake Cabin?
Reservations for Upper Russian Lake Cabin are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 164 of 183 tracked site-nights are open (89.6%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 6 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 Sep 18, 2026 16:19 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 Upper Russian Lake Cabin?
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site-date openings at Upper Russian Lake Cabin in the last 7 days, 6 over 30 days and 6 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Upper Russian Lake Cabin?
4 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Oct 3 at site S04. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Upper Russian Lake Cabin?
December 2026, with 31 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Upper Russian Lake Cabin?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Sep 28 and the next open weekend starts Sat, Oct 3. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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