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Site Details
Site Reserve TypeSite-Specific
Site AccessBoat-In
Checkin Time12:00 PM
Checkout Time12:00 PM
Type of UseOvernight
Minimum Number of People1
Maximum Number of People6
Pets AllowedY
Minimum Number of Vehicles1
Maximum Number of Vehicles2
Driveway SurfaceGravel
Driveway EntryBack-In
Waterfront100
Grills/Fire RingY
Looking For CategoryCabin and Lodging
Picnic TableY
Proximity to Drinking Water100
Distance from Trailhead21120
Heating Supply SourceBring Your Own
Primary Heat SourceWood
Proximity to Restrooms100
Waterfront SettingLakefront
Site
GPS Coordinates: N 61°38.11' W 150°05.70'
Sleeps 6 (maximum 6) with a maximum stay of 5 consecutive nights. No planes are allowed on James Lake. This is a true log cabin. It is also the most isolated, secluded cabin in the Nancy Lake recreation system. Summer access for James Lake Public Use Cabin is via the canoe trail system. The summer parking lot/trailhead is at Tanaina Lake mile 4.7 Nancy Lake Parkway. Nancy Lake Parkway is mile 67.3 Parks Highway, approximately 90 minute driving time from Anchorage. The canoe trail involves crossing several lakes and portages between lakes for about 3-4 miles to reach the cabin and takes approximately half a day. Winter access is by registered snowmobile, skis, snowshoe, or dog sled using the winter trail. Park at the Winter Trailhead at mile 2.2 Nancy Lake Parkway during the winter months. From the Winter Trailhead visitors must travel 8-9 miles along the unplowed portion of Nancy Lake Parkway and across several frozen lakes. ATVs prohibited. No planes are allowed on James Lake. James Lakes Public Use Cabin is not reachable during freeze up or break up when the ice is too thin to support weight.
PLEASE NOTE: Backcountry travel on the canoe loop may pose various hazards along portages. Be prepared for downed dead beetle killed trees. Access to this cabin may be challenging. Be prepared.
PLEASE NOTE: Backcountry travel on the canoe loop may pose various hazards along portages. Be prepared for downed dead beetle killed trees. Access to this cabin may be challenging. Be prepared.
Site Length:16 ft
Site Width:24 ft
Site Width:24 ft
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