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Campsite #S18 at Dale Clemens Cabin, AK
$50
Cabin Site #S18
| 8 people | |
| 0 | good |
6/25
9/30
Campsite #S18 Features: Back-In parking, Cabin Site
Campsite Reviews (22)
4.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 73% |
| 4 star | | 18% |
| 3 star | | 0% |
| 2 star | | 9% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@TravisS7511916 · Camped on Dec 20, 2024 at Campsite #S18
The winter trail has a lot of roots and it is difficult to pull a sled up without adequate snow, if you go early in the winter I recommend carrying your gear in a backpack. In 30 degree weather we burned 2 gal kerosene per day keeping the stove on all the time. The cabin itself is nice with some recent maintenance done and has great views.
@KathleenS96717 · Camped on Dec 16, 2024 at Campsite #S18
We had a great time and the snow was awesome for skiing above the cabin. The views are incredible from the cabin and the surrounding area. Trail to the cabin had very thin snow coverage till about the last quarter to half mile. The hike up was a struggle because we thought we would be able to skin most of the way but ended up bootpacking 90% of the trail. Also one of us pulled a sled which I personally wouldn't recommend without better snow coverage. It was very strenuous for him and those of us who had to keep squatting with our own packs to lift the sled over obstacles.It gets super warm in the cabin especially in the loft. Even with the heat turned low it was uncomfortably hot for sleeping even outside of my sleeping bag. Temps were in the 20s while we were there, so maybe if it's colder you'd want more, but for us four gallons of kerosene for two days was pretty excessive. Obviously better to be overprepared, but I would bring half as much next time in those temps.The cabin is nicely stocked with some games and puzzles. I enjoyed the cooking area with ceramic tiles for your camp stoves. Also loved the amount of hooks and clotheslines for drying things.Also there are string lights for the dark times but you need a power bank of you want to use them. Definitely nice to have this time of year with only about 7 hours of daylight.
@RaenaR6C0D2FFA · Camped on Aug 12, 2024 at Campsite #S18
My friend and I really enjoyed this cabin. The view is unparalleled and lived up to all expectations. The trail into the cabin in the summer is easy to follow and well marked. The cabin itself is fantastic and very spacious. The outhouse is clean and not to far from the cabin (you know it's all about the quality of the outhouse)! These are my two concerns. The first is people that hike this trail seem to have a complete lack of respecting people's privacy. We had this cabin for two nights and the full day we were out there we encountered three separate couples that walked up to the cabin interrupting our experience. One couple was a delight, we overheard the second couple talking about wanting to look inside (no thank you!) and the third couple was the worst. We hadn't brought a lantern but we were playing card games at 10 pm inside when a man crept up the stairs onto the porch. He stuck his head up in front of the window behind my friend and scared the absolute crap out of me. It was totally unacceptable and an invasion of privacy. Just be warned that if you stay in this highly popular cabin you will have unwanted visitors. I have one friend that brings bright flagging with a pre-written message and puts it up when she goes to cabins. Highly recommend that. That brings me to my next concern and that is that this cabin does not have locks or deadbolts on the doors. I would love to see locks installed since it's in bear country and swarming with unwanted guests.
@ClaudiaD22B2FE · Camped on Aug 4, 2024 at Campsite #S18
Becsure to bring Tp.As there was no kerosene and we couldnt carry it in, dress warmly.
@DeanS9274320 · Camped on Jul 30, 2024 at Campsite #S18
Amazing view from the cabin down into the bay!!!
@ErinM5857984 · Camped on Nov 17, 2023 at Campsite #S18
The view from this cabin was incredible. The cabin was beautiful. I definitely want to go back!
@HopeB6575666 · Camped on Jan 5, 2023 at Campsite #S18
We had an incredible time at Dale Clemens! Gorgeous sunset when we arrived and gorgeous sunrise the next morning. The cabin was clean and still warm from the previous group. (Thanks!) First full moon of 2023. We used the 1.5 gallons of kerosene that was left at the cabin. We left 2 gallons of kerosene at the cabin for the next crew. A magical trip!
@SarahR6066410 · Camped on May 24, 2022 at Campsite #S18
The view is pure heaven! Glad we had snow shoes to get up and back end of May. We took the winter trail since we didn’t know what snow conditions would be like on the summer trail. Is there a way to check snow conditions?
@AlexisK2171208 · Camped on Mar 8, 2022 at Campsite #S18
It was a workout to get to this cabin in the rotten snow, but the views were totally worth it! Please remember to pack out whatever you bring in and leave the cabin cleaner than you found it!
@WestonN4969268 · Camped on Feb 24, 2022 at Campsite #S18
Cabin was clean and warm throughout the entire stay.It's my favorite cabin view in Alaska. The two mile hike uphill in the soft snow was an effort, but always worth it. For reference the heater burned about 1.25 gallons of kerosene per day in temps of 25-35.
@DevoraB2477216 · Camped on Jan 28, 2022 at Campsite #S18
The cabin is in great shape, the deck and the views of Resurrection Bay are incomparable. The heater took a bit to warm up the cabin (2-3 hours) but once it gets going, the cabin can easily feel like a sauna even in the lowest setting. There is a lot of snowmachine traffic during the daytime, and that means you will hear the noise from it, but I personally didn't mind, and did not bother me at all. The trail is easy to hike and/or ski, the snowmachine traffic was always kind when sharing the trail.
You can easily go for hikes or skis around the cabin during the day.
You can easily go for hikes or skis around the cabin during the day.
@TessaK6057876 · Camped on Nov 25, 2021 at Campsite #S18
Got lucky with clear skies! Stunning cabin from the winter route on Thanksgiving. Took a bit for the cabin to heat up, but that’s to be expected. Not a snowmobile in sight. Will be back!
@TessaK458 · Camped on Nov 25, 2021 at Campsite #S18
Got lucky with clear skies! Stunning cabin from the winter route on Thanksgiving. Took a bit for the cabin to heat up, but that’s to be expected. Not a snowmobile in sight. Will be back!
@JanelleG965 · Camped on Aug 24, 2021 at Campsite #S18
Excellent clean fun experience for kids. Fantastic views
@JanelleG270198 · Camped on Aug 24, 2021 at Campsite #S18
Excellent clean fun experience for kids. Fantastic views
@JeremiahH58542 · Camped on Feb 21, 2021 at Campsite #S18
Cabin was fantastic!! Gorgeous views, perfect location!!
Suggestion: Perhaps whomever is in charge of maintaining the hut could leave a big pot there? That way winter guests would have a pot in which to melt snow for drinking. We brought our own pot, but such a simple addition to the cabin would be nice so that guests don't have to schlep a pot up there on their backs.
Suggestion: Perhaps whomever is in charge of maintaining the hut could leave a big pot there? That way winter guests would have a pot in which to melt snow for drinking. We brought our own pot, but such a simple addition to the cabin would be nice so that guests don't have to schlep a pot up there on their backs.
@JeremiahH169 · Camped on Feb 21, 2021 at Campsite #S18
Cabin was fantastic!! Gorgeous views, perfect location!!
Suggestion: Perhaps whomever is in charge of maintaining the hut could leave a big pot there? That way winter guests would have a pot in which to melt snow for drinking. We brought our own pot, but such a simple addition to the cabin would be nice so that guests don't have to schlep a pot up there on their backs.
Suggestion: Perhaps whomever is in charge of maintaining the hut could leave a big pot there? That way winter guests would have a pot in which to melt snow for drinking. We brought our own pot, but such a simple addition to the cabin would be nice so that guests don't have to schlep a pot up there on their backs.
@SamanthaC450 · Camped on Jan 20, 2021 at Campsite #S18
Favorite cabin, we go every winter for two nights with friends.
@Samanthac24979 · Camped on Jan 20, 2021 at Campsite #S18
Favorite cabin, we go every winter for two nights with friends.
@BrenanH2427037 · Camped on Jan 5, 2021 at Campsite #S18
Visiting the cabin at the height of snow machine season is maybe not the best choice if you are looking for a nice getaway from people and noise. The setting is idyllic: a nice short (but steep in places) hike to a cabin with great views and just into the alpine area which is perfect for skiing. The new kerosene stove certainly keeps the place warm enough too. I'd recommend turning it off at night to save fuel and it's seriously too hot otherwise even on low. We did have temps in the 30s though. We burned a gallon of kerosene from around 3pm until sometime in the night when it ran out.
Unfortunately the number of snow machines made things less enjoyable. A few snow machines is no surprise and no big deal, even expected in such an area but the number of snow machines out there on some days is RIDICULOUS.
I've stayed at this cabin a few times now before writing this and I have to say I probably won't ever go there again on a weekend during snow machine season. I had to constantly jump off the trail and wait for over 20 snow machines (I counted) on the way up to the cabin and they were consistently getting stuck, flipping over, overheating, etc. And because they are all running two stroke engines (which stink), combined with the constant engine noise, it rather takes away the enjoyment of hiking through and otherwise gorgeous forest.
Once in the alpine area, if you hike up the hill near the cabin to get a view or ski the trail toward the lake the views are rather sullied by the snow machine tracks which literally cover every square inch of land without any trees on it. I'm not even exaggerating. Seriously. This **** is out of control.
I never saw any wildlife because I assume it either had a heart attack or evacuated.
Secondly, people have a bad habit of leaving their empty kerosene containers at the cabin. Please haul out your trash. And no one wants your dirty bong you left there either.
Sorry, if you can't tell I'm a bit bitter about the entire experience.
Unfortunately the number of snow machines made things less enjoyable. A few snow machines is no surprise and no big deal, even expected in such an area but the number of snow machines out there on some days is RIDICULOUS.
I've stayed at this cabin a few times now before writing this and I have to say I probably won't ever go there again on a weekend during snow machine season. I had to constantly jump off the trail and wait for over 20 snow machines (I counted) on the way up to the cabin and they were consistently getting stuck, flipping over, overheating, etc. And because they are all running two stroke engines (which stink), combined with the constant engine noise, it rather takes away the enjoyment of hiking through and otherwise gorgeous forest.
Once in the alpine area, if you hike up the hill near the cabin to get a view or ski the trail toward the lake the views are rather sullied by the snow machine tracks which literally cover every square inch of land without any trees on it. I'm not even exaggerating. Seriously. This **** is out of control.
I never saw any wildlife because I assume it either had a heart attack or evacuated.
Secondly, people have a bad habit of leaving their empty kerosene containers at the cabin. Please haul out your trash. And no one wants your dirty bong you left there either.
Sorry, if you can't tell I'm a bit bitter about the entire experience.
@BrenanH642 · Camped on Jan 5, 2021 at Campsite #S18
Visiting the cabin at the height of snow machine season is maybe not the best choice if you are looking for a nice getaway from people and noise. The setting is idyllic: a nice short (but steep in places) hike to a cabin with great views and just into the alpine area which is perfect for skiing. The new kerosene stove certainly keeps the place warm enough too. I'd recommend turning it off at night to save fuel and it's seriously too hot otherwise even on low. We did have temps in the 30s though. We burned a gallon of kerosene from around 3pm until sometime in the night when it ran out.
Unfortunately the number of snow machines made things less enjoyable. A few snow machines is no surprise and no big deal, even expected in such an area but the number of snow machines out there on some days is RIDICULOUS.
I've stayed at this cabin a few times now before writing this and I have to say I probably won't ever go there again on a weekend during snow machine season. I had to constantly jump off the trail and wait for over 20 snow machines (I counted) on the way up to the cabin and they were consistently getting stuck, flipping over, overheating, etc. And because they are all running two stroke engines (which stink), combined with the constant engine noise, it rather takes away the enjoyment of hiking through and otherwise gorgeous forest.
Once in the alpine area, if you hike up the hill near the cabin to get a view or ski the trail toward the lake the views are rather sullied by the snow machine tracks which literally cover every square inch of land without any trees on it. I'm not even exaggerating. Seriously. This **** is out of control.
I never saw any wildlife because I assume it either had a heart attack or evacuated.
Secondly, people have a bad habit of leaving their empty kerosene containers at the cabin. Please haul out your trash. And no one wants your dirty bong you left there either.
Sorry, if you can't tell I'm a bit bitter about the entire experience.
Unfortunately the number of snow machines made things less enjoyable. A few snow machines is no surprise and no big deal, even expected in such an area but the number of snow machines out there on some days is RIDICULOUS.
I've stayed at this cabin a few times now before writing this and I have to say I probably won't ever go there again on a weekend during snow machine season. I had to constantly jump off the trail and wait for over 20 snow machines (I counted) on the way up to the cabin and they were consistently getting stuck, flipping over, overheating, etc. And because they are all running two stroke engines (which stink), combined with the constant engine noise, it rather takes away the enjoyment of hiking through and otherwise gorgeous forest.
Once in the alpine area, if you hike up the hill near the cabin to get a view or ski the trail toward the lake the views are rather sullied by the snow machine tracks which literally cover every square inch of land without any trees on it. I'm not even exaggerating. Seriously. This **** is out of control.
I never saw any wildlife because I assume it either had a heart attack or evacuated.
Secondly, people have a bad habit of leaving their empty kerosene containers at the cabin. Please haul out your trash. And no one wants your dirty bong you left there either.
Sorry, if you can't tell I'm a bit bitter about the entire experience.
@CaraW617 · Camped on Dec 28, 2020 at Campsite #S18
Awesome cabin with a great view of Res bay and the town of Seward. Great set up and since it’s often used, it’s maintained and well supplied. Will be back there! Lots of recreational things to do year round
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