Cabins · Alaska State Parks · Alaska
Cabins at Nancy Lake State Recreation Area
Alaska State Parks · Alaska, United States
- Units
- 14
- Sleeps
- 4–8 per unit
- Heated
- All
- Pets
- All allow pets
- Season
- Year-round
- Drinking water
- No
- Elevation
- 249 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Nearest town
- Willow
About each unit
Bald Lake Cabin · sleeps 6
Sleeps up to 6 on Bald Lake. Summer access is by hiking or float plane; winter access is by ski, snowshoe, snowmachine, or ski-plane. Heated by a wood stove (bring your own wood). Like every Alaska State Parks public-use cabin, it comes with wooden sleeping platforms, a table, and chairs or benches, plus a nearby outdoor latrine - no running water or indoor plumbing. Bring your own sleeping bag or bedding, cooking stove and fuel, cookware and utensils, and a 9-volt battery for the smoke detector. A natural water source is usually nearby but must be purified before drinking.
James Lake Cabin · sleeps 6
Sleeps up to 6 on James Lake. Summer access is by canoe or kayak; winter access is by ski or snowmachine. Heated by a wood stove (bring your own wood). Like every Alaska State Parks public-use cabin, it comes with wooden sleeping platforms, a table, and chairs or benches, plus a nearby outdoor latrine - no running water or indoor plumbing. Bring your own sleeping bag or bedding, cooking stove and fuel, cookware and utensils, and a 9-volt battery for the smoke detector. A natural water source is usually nearby but must be purified before drinking.
Lynx Lake Cabin #1 · sleeps 4
Sleeps up to 4 on Lynx Lake. Summer access is by canoe or kayak; winter access is by ski or snowmachine. Heated by a wood stove (bring your own wood). Like every Alaska State Parks public-use cabin, it comes with wooden sleeping platforms, a table, and chairs or benches, plus a nearby outdoor latrine - no running water or indoor plumbing. Bring your own sleeping bag or bedding, cooking stove and fuel, cookware and utensils, and a 9-volt battery for the smoke detector. A natural water source is usually nearby but must be purified before drinking.
Lynx Lake Cabin #2 · sleeps 6
Sleeps up to 6 on Lynx Lake. Summer access is by canoe, kayak, or hike-in; winter access is by ski or snowmachine. Heated by a wood stove (bring your own wood). Like every Alaska State Parks public-use cabin, it comes with wooden sleeping platforms, a table, and chairs or benches, plus a nearby outdoor latrine - no running water or indoor plumbing. Bring your own sleeping bag or bedding, cooking stove and fuel, cookware and utensils, and a 9-volt battery for the smoke detector. A natural water source is usually nearby but must be purified before drinking.
Lynx Lake Cabin #3 · sleeps 6
Sleeps up to 6 on Lynx Lake. Summer access is by canoe, kayak, or hike-in; winter access is by ski or snowmachine. Heated by a wood stove (bring your own wood). Like every Alaska State Parks public-use cabin, it comes with wooden sleeping platforms, a table, and chairs or benches, plus a nearby outdoor latrine - no running water or indoor plumbing. Bring your own sleeping bag or bedding, cooking stove and fuel, cookware and utensils, and a 9-volt battery for the smoke detector. A natural water source is usually nearby but must be purified before drinking.
Nancy Lake Cabin #1 · sleeps 6
Sleeps up to 6 on Nancy Lake, in the recreation area's canoe-trail country northwest of Anchorage. Summer: hike, boat, or float plane; winter: ski or snowmachine. Heated by a wood stove (bring your own wood). Planes can land on Nancy Lake year-round; check ice-thickness reports with the local park office before winter travel. Like every Alaska State Parks public-use cabin, it comes with wooden sleeping platforms, a table, and chairs or benches, plus a nearby outdoor latrine - no running water or indoor plumbing. Bring your own sleeping bag or bedding, cooking stove and fuel, cookware and utensils, and a 9-volt battery for the smoke detector. A natural water source is usually nearby but must be purified before drinking.
Nancy Lake Cabin #2 · sleeps 6
Sleeps up to 6 on Nancy Lake. Summer: hike, boat, or float plane; winter: ski or snowmachine. Heated by a wood stove (bring your own wood). Planes can land on Nancy Lake year-round. Like every Alaska State Parks public-use cabin, it comes with wooden sleeping platforms, a table, and chairs or benches, plus a nearby outdoor latrine - no running water or indoor plumbing. Bring your own sleeping bag or bedding, cooking stove and fuel, cookware and utensils, and a 9-volt battery for the smoke detector. A natural water source is usually nearby but must be purified before drinking.
Nancy Lake Cabin #3 · sleeps 6
Sleeps up to 6 on Nancy Lake. No hiking trail to this one - summer access is by boat or float plane only; winter access is by ski or snowmachine. Heated by a wood stove (bring your own wood). Like every Alaska State Parks public-use cabin, it comes with wooden sleeping platforms, a table, and chairs or benches, plus a nearby outdoor latrine - no running water or indoor plumbing. Bring your own sleeping bag or bedding, cooking stove and fuel, cookware and utensils, and a 9-volt battery for the smoke detector. A natural water source is usually nearby but must be purified before drinking.
Nancy Lake Cabin #4 · sleeps 8
Sleeps up to 8 on Nancy Lake. Summer: hike, boat, or float plane; winter: ski or snowmachine. Heated by a wood stove (bring your own wood). Like every Alaska State Parks public-use cabin, it comes with wooden sleeping platforms, a table, and chairs or benches, plus a nearby outdoor latrine - no running water or indoor plumbing. Bring your own sleeping bag or bedding, cooking stove and fuel, cookware and utensils, and a 9-volt battery for the smoke detector. A natural water source is usually nearby but must be purified before drinking.
Red Shirt Lake Cabin #1 · sleeps 7
Sleeps up to 7 on Red Shirt Lake, part of the Nancy Lake Canoe Trail System. Summer: hike and canoe, or float plane; winter: ski or snowmachine. Heated by a wood stove (bring your own wood). Like every Alaska State Parks public-use cabin, it comes with wooden sleeping platforms, a table, and chairs or benches, plus a nearby outdoor latrine - no running water or indoor plumbing. Bring your own sleeping bag or bedding, cooking stove and fuel, cookware and utensils, and a 9-volt battery for the smoke detector. A natural water source is usually nearby but must be purified before drinking.
Red Shirt Lake Cabin #2 · sleeps 6
Sleeps up to 6 on Red Shirt Lake, part of the Nancy Lake Canoe Trail System. Summer: hike and canoe, or float plane; winter: ski or snowmachine. Heated by a wood stove (bring your own wood). Like every Alaska State Parks public-use cabin, it comes with wooden sleeping platforms, a table, and chairs or benches, plus a nearby outdoor latrine - no running water or indoor plumbing. Bring your own sleeping bag or bedding, cooking stove and fuel, cookware and utensils, and a 9-volt battery for the smoke detector. A natural water source is usually nearby but must be purified before drinking.
Red Shirt Lake Cabin #3 · sleeps 8
Sleeps up to 8 on Red Shirt Lake, part of the Nancy Lake Canoe Trail System. Summer: hike and canoe, or float plane; winter: ski or snowmachine. Heated by a wood stove (bring your own wood). Like every Alaska State Parks public-use cabin, it comes with wooden sleeping platforms, a table, and chairs or benches, plus a nearby outdoor latrine - no running water or indoor plumbing. Bring your own sleeping bag or bedding, cooking stove and fuel, cookware and utensils, and a 9-volt battery for the smoke detector. A natural water source is usually nearby but must be purified before drinking.
Red Shirt Lake Cabin #4 · sleeps 8
Sleeps up to 8 on Red Shirt Lake, part of the Nancy Lake Canoe Trail System. Summer: hike and canoe, or float plane; winter: ski or snowmachine. Heated by a wood stove (bring your own wood). Like every Alaska State Parks public-use cabin, it comes with wooden sleeping platforms, a table, and chairs or benches, plus a nearby outdoor latrine - no running water or indoor plumbing. Bring your own sleeping bag or bedding, cooking stove and fuel, cookware and utensils, and a 9-volt battery for the smoke detector. A natural water source is usually nearby but must be purified before drinking.
Rhein Lake Cabin · sleeps 8
Sleeps up to 8 on Rhein Lake. Summer access is by vehicle (drive-up); winter access is by ski, snowshoe, dog sled, or snowmachine. Heated by a wood stove (bring your own wood). Like every Alaska State Parks public-use cabin, it comes with wooden sleeping platforms, a table, and chairs or benches, plus a nearby outdoor latrine - no running water or indoor plumbing. Bring your own sleeping bag or bedding, cooking stove and fuel, cookware and utensils, and a 9-volt battery for the smoke detector. A natural water source is usually nearby but must be purified before drinking.
Each unit
| Unit | Sleeps | Bedrooms | Kitchen | Bath | Heat | Power | Accessible | Pets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Lake Cabin | 6 | – | – | ✓ | – | ✓ | Reserve | ||
| James Lake Cabin | 6 | – | – | ✓ | – | ✓ | Reserve | ||
| Lynx Lake Cabin #1 | 4 | – | – | ✓ | – | ✓ | Reserve | ||
| Lynx Lake Cabin #2 | 6 | – | – | ✓ | – | ✓ | Reserve | ||
| Lynx Lake Cabin #3 | 6 | – | – | ✓ | – | ✓ | Reserve | ||
| Nancy Lake Cabin #1 | 6 | – | – | ✓ | – | ✓ | Reserve | ||
| Nancy Lake Cabin #2 | 6 | – | – | ✓ | – | ✓ | Reserve | ||
| Nancy Lake Cabin #3 | 6 | – | – | ✓ | – | ✓ | Reserve | ||
| Nancy Lake Cabin #4 | 8 | – | – | ✓ | – | ✓ | Reserve | ||
| Red Shirt Lake Cabin #1 | 7 | – | – | ✓ | – | ✓ | Reserve | ||
| Red Shirt Lake Cabin #2 | 6 | – | – | ✓ | – | ✓ | Reserve | ||
| Red Shirt Lake Cabin #3 | 8 | – | – | ✓ | – | ✓ | Reserve | ||
| Red Shirt Lake Cabin #4 | 8 | – | – | ✓ | – | ✓ | Reserve | ||
| Rhein Lake Cabin | 8 | – | – | ✓ | – | ✓ | Reserve |
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18° | 8° | -40° | 36° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 26° | 12° | -20° | 37° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 30° | 13° | -15° | 45° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 42° | 25° | -3° | 52° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 55° | 38° | 27° | 75° | 3 of 11 |
| June | 65° | 48° | 38° | 79° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 65° | 52° | 46° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 63° | 49° | 42° | 76° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 56° | 43° | 35° | 67° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 40° | 28° | 18° | 51° | 10 of 10 |
| November | 25° | 16° | -14° | 35° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 18° | 5° | -27° | 42° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at Nancy Lake State Recreation Site, 2.0 mi away (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Campgrounds nearby
- Nancy Lake State Recreation Site · Alaska State Parks · 2 mi · 30 sites
- Tanaina Lake Canoe Trail · Alaska State Parks · 2 mi · 18 sites
- South Rolly Lake Campground · Alaska State Parks · 3 mi · 97 sites
- Red Shirt Lake Trail · Alaska State Parks · 5 mi · 6 sites
- Willow Creek State Recreation Area · Alaska State Parks · 7 mi · 131 sites
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- Chugach State Park (Eklutna Lake) · Alaska State Parks · 35 mi · 5 units
- Chugach State Park (Bird Creek) · Alaska State Parks · 53 mi · 3 units
- Crow Pass Cabin · USDA Forest Service · 53 mi
- Porcupine Cabin · USDA Forest Service · 53 mi
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