Peterson Lake Cabin
Open — Open year-round for overnight reservations via Recreation.gov at $75 per night.
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About
Peterson Lake Cabin was built in the 1980s and named after John Peterson, who started a placer gold mine in this area in 1900. The Peterson Lake Trail that accesses the cabin follows a former tram route for the first 2 miles, and remnants of the tram can still be seen. This secluded retreat offers beautiful scenery and a variety of year-round recreational activities on a narrow, nearly mile-long lake surrounded by forest-covered slopes and distant ice-capped peaks. The 12x14 foot pan-abode style cabin sleeps six people with two single and two double bunks. It includes a table and benches, propane furnace (propane provided), wood stove, axe and splitting maul, and a broom. The facility features an accessible ramp, a wider hardened trail to the vault toilet, and a float dock. A picnic table sits on the front deck, a cooler box for food storage is attached to the cabin, and a fire ring is located outside. A skiff with oars is available for guest use on the lake. The Peterson Lake Trail is partially planked and can be hiked in warmer weather, though snowshoes and skis are ideal in winter. The 4.5-mile trail starts at Mile 23.5 on Glacier Highway with an 800-foot elevation gain, winding through muskeg and old-growth forest past waterfalls. Allow at least 3 hours to hike in with an overnight pack. In winter, an undeveloped trail connects to John Muir Cabin (map and compass recommended). Anglers can fish for steelhead, trout, coho and pink salmon in Peterson Creek below the falls. Deer and black bear are common to the area, and a variety of waterfowl can be seen on the lake. Visitors must bring their own water supply, sleeping gear, cooking equipment, food, and pack out all trash.
Directions
Access is via the 4.5-mile Peterson Lake Trail which starts at Mile 23.5 on Glacier Highway. The trail follows an old mining tram route for the first two miles with 800 feet elevation gain. Trail conditions are rough and muddy. Allow at least 3 hours to hike in with an overnight pack. Alternatively, the cabin can be accessed by float plane depending on conditions.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 225-3101 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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