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Recreation Region: Petersburg Ranger District

Peterson Lake Cabin

The site can be accessed by float plane or by hiking, snowshoeing or skiing 4.5 miles from the Peterson Lake Trailhead on Glacier Highway. The trail has an elevation gain of 800 feet.

This 12’ x 14’ cabin is pan-abode style and sleeps six people with two single and two double bunks. The cabin also has a table and benches, a broom, a propane furnace, wood stove, an axe and splitting maul. Propane is provided for the furnace. The facility offers an accessible ramp to the cabin, a wider hardened trail connecting the cabin to the new vault toilet and float dock.

A picnic table is provided on the front deck, and a cooler box for food storage is attached to the side of the cabin. A fire ring is located outside. A dock is available for float planes and boats.
Water, firewood and electricity are not provided. Water is available from a nearby stream, but visitors should be sure to treat water before drinking or cooking with it.  It is recommended that visitors bring their own water supply.
Visitors must provide their own sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking stove, lanterns or flashlights, cookware, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, garbage bags, a fire extinguisher and fire starter. Visitors are also expected to pack out trash and clean the cabin before leaving. 

General Information

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This cabin is open to public use daily from 10am to 5pm

$75/night peak season May 1 – September 30
$75/night non-peak season October 1 – April 30
Refunds are not made if inclement weather conditions or other acts of nature beyond the Forest Service control cause the permittee to not use the shelter at the designated time.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 58.43650853

Longitude: -134.73577998

Directions

Access is via the 4.3-mile Peterson Lake Trail which starts near the 23-mile marker on Glacier Highway. The trail follows an old mining tram route for the first two miles. Trail conditions are rough and muddy. Allow at least 3 hours to hike in with an overnight pack.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

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Last updated February 19th, 2025