Site Nurses Cabin, Loop Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Kenai National Wildlife Refuge | Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Cabins
Type: CABIN NONELECTRIC
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Site Details
- Checkout Time: 12:00 PM
- Site Access: Boat-In
- Campfire Allowed: Yes
- Capacity/Size Rating: Single
- Num of Beds: 2
- Checkin Time: 12:00 PM
- Condition Rating: Good
- Max Num of People: 2
- Min Num of People: 1
- Proximity to Water: Lakefront
- Bed Type: Bunk
- Num of Rooms: 1
- Pets Allowed: Domestic,Horse
- Shade: Full
Need to Know
- Nurses Cabin is a historic 12’ x 14’ log cabin located on the north shore of Tustumena Lake. Built around the turn of the century as a hunting and trapping cabin, this cabin offers seclusion, hunting, sightseeing, wildlife viewing, and fishing. The cabin contains one bunk bed, a table with benches, countertop for food preparation, wood stove, splitting maul, crosscut saw, broom, shovel, fire extinguisher, an established campfire ring, and an outhouse. In the winter there is cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmachining. Contact Refuge Headquarters (907-262-7021) for snowmachine regulations. Primary access to this cabin is by boat from the Kasilof River Landing, float plane, ski plane, skiing, and snowmachine. This cabin can also be accessed by the 7.2 mile Pollard Horse Trail. Refer to USGS map Kenai A-3. GPS coordinates: Latitude: 60.300485, Longitude: -151.02931.
- The seclusion of Nurses cabin necessitates being prepared to handle any emergency situation. Inclement weather may cause an unexpected extension of your trip. Tustumena Lake is a large, glacial lake with recurring high-wave situations. 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. Large, submerged rocks along the shore present a hazard to approaching boats and float planes. Ice conditions depend on prevailing temperatures and are subject to change. Thick ice forms late in the winter season and 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.
