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Site Reserve TypeSite-Specific
Site AccessHike-In
Checkin Time12:00 PM
Checkout Time12:00 PM
Type of UseOvernight
Minimum Number of People1
Maximum Number of People8
Pets AllowedY
Driveway SurfaceGravel
Driveway EntryBack-In
Waterfront100
Grills/Fire RingY
Looking For CategoryCabin and Lodging
Picnic TableY
Heating Supply SourceBring Your Own
Primary Heat SourceWood
Proximity to Restrooms50
Waterfront SettingRiverfront
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The best access to the Mastodon Cabin in the winter is the South Fork Trail that is frequented by both snowmachines and non-motorized users. If you choose to use the Mastodon Trail, expect deep, unbroken snow and challenging backcountry conditions.
The South Fork Winter Trail with access to Mastodon and Nugget Public Use Cabins has a river crossing immediately at the 31.4 mile CHSR Trailhead that requires significant cold weather to freeze sufficiently for crossing. Check ice conditions before reserving. Check condition report at https://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/asp/curevnts.htm
Help us keep our cabins looking good. Refrain from graffiti of any kind, including writing your initials on any surface of this public use cabin. This constitutes vandalism of a park resource, punishable by a fine of $320 per 11 AAC 12.240.
GPS Coordinates: N 64° 59.89' W146° 13.79'
Sleeps 8 (maximum 8) with a maximum stay of 5 nights per month. This cabin has road access year-round. It is located at Mile 47.7 of the Chena Hot Springs Road. Bring your own supply of firewood. The river is nearby for a water source, or renters can bring their own water. The cabin measures 20' X 24' and has three double and three single plywood platform bunks. The cabin is supplied with a wood stove, table, seats, broom, ax, saw, and ash scoop. All other camping equipment and supplies must be provided by the user, including sleeping bag and pad or air mattress, food, cookware, cook stove,fuel, matches, lighters, paper, fire starter, battery for smoke detector, First aid items, Plastic trash bags, Jug of water, Saw or ax, just in case, Firewood, Flashlight, Lantern and fuel, and generator. There is a combination for the gate and the cabin that will be sent with the reservation.
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