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Alaska Department of Natural Resources

Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation

Interior of Public-Use Cabin

Nancy Lake State Recreation Area

Nancy Lake Cabin #2

Nancy Lake Cabin #2 Exterior
Nancy Lake Cabin #2 Interior
Nancy Lake Cabin #2 Interior

Cabin Specifications

★ Minimum Occupancy: 1 Guest
★ Maximum Occupancy: 6 Guests
★ Site Access Method: Summer - Hike, Boat, Float Plane; Winter - Ski, Snowmachine*
★ Stay Limit: 5 Nights
★ Check-in/out Time: 12:00pm
★ Pets Allowed: Yes**
★ Fees: (see fee page)
★ Cabin Dimensions: 16' x 20'
★ Heating Method: Wood (Bring your own wood)

See Nancy Lake PUC map

Amenities

★ Fire Ring
★ Picnic Table
★ Lake Access

The cabin was replaced in 2015 with a new larger log cabin. The new cabin has 2 bunk beds, a storage loft, wood stove, outside picnic table, outside fire ring and overlooks scenic Nancy Lake from an upland birch forest.

Location:
The easiest access is by walking, skiing or by snowmachine from the Nancy Lake Public-Use Cabin Trailhead at Mile 1.8 Nancy Lake Parkway; follow the signs 1/3-mile trail to the cabin. ATVs prohibited. Snowmobile openings announced when there is sufficient snow cover to protect underlying vegetation.

GPS: N 61 41.420' W 150 01.267'

Special Notes:
* Check the Nancy Lake park condition reports for trail conditions and snowmobile openings.

** Pets must be under control at all times and you are responsible for cleaning up your pet's waste.

Pack out everything you pack in.

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Important Info

Once you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation e-mail from Reserve America with important information about the cabin. Print out this confirmation e-mail and bring it with you to the cabin. If you do not receive a confirmation e-mail within 24 hours of making the reservation, please contact the reservation call center at 1-844-351-9733 9am-5pm..

Remember that these cabins are not hotels. Always be prepared! Be sure to bring:

  • Sleeping bag and pad or air mattress
  • Food
  • Cookware, dishes, utensils
  • Cooking stove and fuel
  • Matches, lighters, paper fire starter
  • 9-volt battery for smoke detectors
  • First aid items
  • Plastic trash bags
  • Jug of water
  • Saw or axe, just in case
  • Firewood
  • Flashlight
  • Lantern and fuel

Mission Statement

"The Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation provides outdoor recreation opportunities and conserves and interprets natural, cultural, and historic resources for the use, enjoyment, and welfare of the people."

Accessibility Notice

Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation

Atwood Building
550 West 7th Avenue
Suite 1380
Anchorage, AK 99501
DNR Public Information Center:
(907) 269-8400