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Campsite #J12 at Eagle Glacier Cabin, AK
$75
Cabin Site #J12
| 5 people | |
| 0 | no signal |
5/20
6/3
Campsite #J12 Features: Back-In parking, Fire ring, Cabin Site
Campsite Reviews (23)
1.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 65% |
| 4 star | | 13% |
| 3 star | | 4% |
| 2 star | | 9% |
| 1 star | | 9% |
@CubFEF86F0F212 · Camped on Mar 29, 2024 at Campsite #J12
Love this cabin, spend a lot of time there. But when my girlfriend and I arrived the last "campers" had stuffed all their empty mountain house meal bags into the fireplace, lit them on fire threw some half smoked cigarettes on top and walked away. So the half burnt plastic remains gave the cabin a lovely smell with undertones of pre smoked cigs. Now, who ever you were to leave such for the next person let me educate you on something. 1st if you can't pack out a pound of trash you probably should stay home. 2nd if your too lazy to pack out your trash don't burn it inside the WOOD burning stove (It took hours of burning clean wood to burn out the smell and then scrub the garbage ash out of the stove so no one else had to deal with your laziness). But not to worry! My dog who weighs probably a quarter of what you do begrudgingly hauled your trash out for you.
@RichardH338463 · Camped on Nov 19, 2023 at Campsite #J12
The cabin was in very good condition and was nice to have propane provided. My only thoughts for improving the experience is do some work to the trail itself. The area from mile 2 to mile 3.5 or so needs some serious attention as there are some trees down on the trail, bridges that are in disrepair so is some of the boardwalk. This section causes people to leave the trail to go off the trail to proceed slowly damaging the area around the trail.
@AlishaR7228117 · Camped on Sep 10, 2023 at Campsite #J12
Can't say anything about the cabin since we never got to see it. After a mile or two the trail was in terrible condition. Several places were washed out and eroded by the river or swallowed by the swamp. Wooden walkways and bridges were rotted and broken and at some points it seemed like the trail just ended due to the flooding and overgrowth. Regardless, my husband and I are experienced hikers and pushed through, but an enormous fallen tree put an abrupt stop to our journey very close to the end. We could have made it but neither of us wanted to wade hip deep in acrid green swamp water to get through. Very disappointing... If that trail was routinely maintained it would be a pleasant and easy hike without hardly any elevation gain or technicality to it. In its current state though, I would not recommend the enormous effort it took to get as far as we did only to have to turn back.
@SianiD8F336A3C · Camped on Jul 19, 2023 at Campsite #J12
The cabin is in a GORGEOUS location and well taken care of. The only downside is the trail to and from is a bit destroyed in areas from downed trees or age/time so it's a bit of a jungle gym. Bring poles and wear all your rain gear!
@JaredC2727430 · Camped on Jun 23, 2023 at Campsite #J12
Eagle lake is beautiful and it's always great to see another glacier. The cabin is mostly in great working order. The bug screens in the loft space have big gaps that allow mosquitos in. They could potentially be unbent, reseated, or taped to resolve this.
The trail is challenging due to mangled fallen trees (starting 2.5 miles in) and unmaintained swampy areas. This trail includes sections which are permanently flooded, so bring your xtra tuffs even on dry days.
Overall, the cabin location is underrated and the trail miles (5.1? 7?) are well earned!
The trail is challenging due to mangled fallen trees (starting 2.5 miles in) and unmaintained swampy areas. This trail includes sections which are permanently flooded, so bring your xtra tuffs even on dry days.
Overall, the cabin location is underrated and the trail miles (5.1? 7?) are well earned!
@KatrinaG752818 · Camped on May 27, 2023 at Campsite #J12
The hike was rough, flooded trail, fallen trees over the trail, and wildly overgrown. But the cabin was amazing! It would have been nice it the little shelter for wood had actually had any inside. I would have loved if there was a canoe or kayak so we could explore the water a little more. But the trail to the nearby waterfall was nice and the cabin was warm and dry.
@KevinP4445220 · Camped on Dec 31, 2022 at Campsite #J12
Beautiful cabin, loved our time there. Wish we would have booked it for longer.
As of 01/01/2023 the trail was in decent shape, a few areas were washed out and steep. That made it more difficult than it looked on paper. One of our party didn't have a lot of experience hiking in ice/snow, so that made it very difficult for them. Because of that it took us 8hrs (!) to hike the 5.5 miles. The trail has reflective markers pretty regularly, so it's doable in the dark.
Of the things that tend to disappear from these cabins there was still a splitting maul, hand saw, snow shovel, working broom. No dry firewood in the wood shed, but there was a porcupine living under it. So watch out if you've brought your dogs! All in all its a great spot to explore. Take care of it if you use it!
As of 01/01/2023 the trail was in decent shape, a few areas were washed out and steep. That made it more difficult than it looked on paper. One of our party didn't have a lot of experience hiking in ice/snow, so that made it very difficult for them. Because of that it took us 8hrs (!) to hike the 5.5 miles. The trail has reflective markers pretty regularly, so it's doable in the dark.
Of the things that tend to disappear from these cabins there was still a splitting maul, hand saw, snow shovel, working broom. No dry firewood in the wood shed, but there was a porcupine living under it. So watch out if you've brought your dogs! All in all its a great spot to explore. Take care of it if you use it!
@EdF3659482 · Camped on Dec 27, 2022 at Campsite #J12
Great cabin and wonderful views! But the trail needs work:)
@MichaelW725874 · Camped on Aug 18, 2022 at Campsite #J12
This cabin has it all. A decent hike out with change in terrain and MANY streams you can steal fresh water from, tons of bird watching if you dig kinglets like me, and once you get to the cabin your very own glacier. Also shout out to the Forest Service 2022 trail crew who removed all of those tree falls along the trail. It cut at least 30-40 minutes off my hike and made it WAY easier and safer for my traveling companions who don’t like to bushwhack like me. Definitely book this cabin for some romance, peace of mind, or small get together. Happy trails- -Rodion
@JamieM4606165 · Camped on Aug 4, 2022 at Campsite #J12
Beautiful, wet rainforest hike! Plan on having soggy shoes by the time you arrive. The cabin was beautiful, amazing view of the glacier and surrounding peaks. So peaceful and quiet. Cabin in great shape, clean, propane heater was great. We really enjoyed our night at the cabin!
@EdF846 · Camped on Dec 27, 2021 at Campsite #J12
The trail to the cabin was difficult (new snow and single digit temps), but the cabin warmed up fast. Great time during the next day with clear (cold) skies and snow shoe across both lakes to the glacier.
@ALICIAN815 · Camped on Oct 4, 2021 at Campsite #J12
Having a heated cabin was SO NICE, we woke up to a frozen lake, so it was definitely a cold night and we were nice and warm in the acbin without having to haul in a heat source or spend hours hauling and cutting firewood. The lake is beautiful, incredible views from the porch of the stars at night in the crisp, clear, fall air!
@ALICIAN5718006 · Camped on Oct 4, 2021 at Campsite #J12
Having a heated cabin was SO NICE, we woke up to a frozen lake, so it was definitely a cold night and we were nice and warm in the acbin without having to haul in a heat source or spend hours hauling and cutting firewood. The lake is beautiful, incredible views from the porch of the stars at night in the crisp, clear, fall air!
@LouiseT7394363 · Camped on Mar 20, 2021 at Campsite #J12
I love this cabin in the winter and have always wanted to cross country ski across the frozen lake to the Glacier. This year, the stars finally aligned with the perfect weather for my mid-March reservation! Simply gorgeous scenery and idea solitude. The cabin was tidy and cozy and the propane heater worked great. Unfortunately, some previous campers burned garbage in the wood stove and left beer in the cupboards. I packed out the trash and wish folks were more respectful but I know that happens.
@LouiseT510 · Camped on Mar 20, 2021 at Campsite #J12
I love this cabin in the winter and have always wanted to cross country ski across the frozen lake to the Glacier. This year, the stars finally aligned with the perfect weather for my mid-March reservation! Simply gorgeous scenery and idea solitude. The cabin was tidy and cozy and the propane heater worked great. Unfortunately, some previous campers burned garbage in the wood stove and left beer in the cupboards. I packed out the trash and wish folks were more respectful but I know that happens.
@MeredithT374 · Camped on Feb 12, 2021 at Campsite #J12
I loved this cabin. Given trail conditions, I think it's better to visit in winter. When I went there was a good amount of snow on the ground and the trail was well-packed. It was definitively not skiable, and there was not much of an advantage crossing the lake by skis vs feet (although I did so). It wouldn't be worth doing to tow a sled, IMO. Micro-spikes would be key overall in any remotely wintry conditions. There were an axe and a small hatchet out there.
@MeredithT71323 · Camped on Feb 12, 2021 at Campsite #J12
I loved this cabin. Given trail conditions, I think it's better to visit in winter. When I went there was a good amount of snow on the ground and the trail was well-packed. It was definitively not skiable, and there was not much of an advantage crossing the lake by skis vs feet (although I did so). It wouldn't be worth doing to tow a sled, IMO. Micro-spikes would be key overall in any remotely wintry conditions. There were an axe and a small hatchet out there.
@SuzanneM124257 · Camped on Jan 9, 2021 at Campsite #J12
13 new huge trees down since last hiking the trail in November. Following the New Years holiday wasn’t a good idea....puke and poop with toilet paper scattered about not even far from the outhouse and cabin. Thought I had reserved two nights but found out when other folks arrived I was mistaken so hiked out in the dark. Trail was well marked for hiking out with headlamps. That was a relief. Trail to glacier was ok a lot of bouldering. Too sketchy to attempt going down the rock and snow to the moraine so didn’t make it to the glacier proper. Overall would probably reserve that cabin again however considering $83 a night with difficulty reserving a night that it needs attention. Sorry there wasn’t any firewood to build a fire in the stove but got the heater to work marginally well.
@SuzanneM544 · Camped on Jan 9, 2021 at Campsite #J12
13 new huge trees down since last hiking the trail in November. Following the New Years holiday wasn’t a good idea....puke and poop with toilet paper scattered about not even far from the outhouse and cabin. Thought I had reserved two nights but found out when other folks arrived I was mistaken so hiked out in the dark. Trail was well marked for hiking out with headlamps. That was a relief. Trail to glacier was ok a lot of bouldering. Too sketchy to attempt going down the rock and snow to the moraine so didn’t make it to the glacier proper. Overall would probably reserve that cabin again however considering $83 a night with difficulty reserving a night that it needs attention. Sorry there wasn’t any firewood to build a fire in the stove but got the heater to work marginally well.
@KaitlynC144 · Camped on Jan 3, 2021 at Campsite #J12
A "how to" guide for the wood stove would have been helpful. Such a beautiful, clean place that is relatively accesible.
@KaitlynC109678 · Camped on Jan 3, 2021 at Campsite #J12
A "how to" guide for the wood stove would have been helpful. Such a beautiful, clean place that is relatively accesible.
@KristinC375 · Camped on Oct 4, 2020 at Campsite #J12
The cabin was lovely, clean and warm. There is a very loud creak in the lower bunk. I don't know if it needs to be screwed tighter or what. There are some pots, pans and games left at the cabin. The trail is long and rough; very rooty and very wet with water rushing down the trail in several areas and slick plank in others. The lake and glacier views are beautiful. There is also a large waterfall past the cabin about .25 miles. Enjoy!
@JohnC233 · Camped on Aug 22, 2019 at Campsite #J12
The location was really cool. Unfortunately it was raining really hard the whole trip. So a wood fire was hard to get going and the propane heater wasn’t working. But we made due and had fun.
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