Site Caribou Island Cabin, Loop Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Kenai National Wildlife Refuge | Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Cabins
Type: CABIN NONELECTRIC
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Site Details
- Proximity to Water: Lakefront
- Shade: Full
- Site Access: Boat-In
- Bed Type: Bunk
- Campfire Allowed: Yes
- Checkin Time: 12:00 PM
- Checkout Time: 12:00 PM
- Max Num of People: 4
- Min Num of People: 1
- Num of Rooms: 1
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Capacity/Size Rating: Single
- Condition Rating: Good
- Num of Beds: 4
Need to Know
Caribou Island Cabin is a historic 14' x 17' log cabin thought to be built in the 1940's and restored in the summer of 2002. Located on the south side of Caribou Island on Tustumena Lake, this cabin offers seclusion, hunting, sightseeing, and wildlife viewing. The cabin contains two bunk beds, a table with benches, countertop for food preparation, wood stove, splitting maul, cross cut saw, broom, shovel, fire extinguisher, an established campfire ring, and an outhouse. Because this cabin is located in designated wilderness, chainsaw use for firewood collection from dead and down trees is prohibited. In the winter there is cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmachining. Contact the Refuge Headquarters (907-743-9145) for snowmachine regulations. Primary access to this cabin is by boat from the Kasilof River Landing, float plane, ski plane, skiing, and snowmachine. Refer to USGS map Kenai A-3. GPS coordinates: Latitude: 60.237805, Longitude: -151.063106.
- The seclusion of this cabin necessitates being prepared to handle any emergency situation. Inclement weather may cause an unexpected extension of your trip.Tustumeana Lake is a large, glacial lake with recurring high-wave situations. Users must provide a U. S. Coast Guard-approved flotation device for each passenger transported on boats. The shore is exposed to southwesterly winds; large waves could swamp boats not pulled out on the beach. There is little beach area available during high water. Ice conditions depend on prevailing temperatures and are subject to change. Due to the size of Tustumena Lake, thick ice does not form until late in the winter season and the lake may reopen during warmer winter temperatures. Be familiar with ADF&G and Refuge specific hunting and fishing regulations. Bringing a personal cooking stove is recommended. Carry in potable water or boil surface water 5 minutes before drinking. Pack out your trash.
