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Denver Caboose Cabin

Denver Caboose Cabin

Open

Open May 1 through September 30. Access is exclusively via the White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad; train reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance by calling (800) 343-7373. The cabin is closed October 1 through April 30 due to no safe access along railroad-controlled tracks. Guests must bring their own heating fuel (#1 stove oil), water, and pack out all trash.

Tongass National Forest

Harbor Mountain Forest Order Closure Sitka Ranger District

Occupancy and Use Prohibitions TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST Sitka Ranger DistrictOrder No. 10-05-31-26-10Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.53 (e)(f), the following acts are prohibited on the National Forest System (“NFS”) within the administrative boundaries of the Tongass National…

Tongass National Forest

Cube Cove Road Closure Forest Order Admiralty Island National Monument

The order is necessary to ensure public health and safety. As part ofan aquatic restoration project, explosive material will be transported and staged along themainline road before being deployed at multiple sites throughout the Lake Kathleen and PeanutLake drainages. The closure is intended to…

Tongass National Forest

Back Loop Bridge Trailhead Emergency Closure Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area JRD

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a) & (b), the following acts are prohibited on the Tongass National Forest, Juneau Ranger District as depicted on the map attached as Attachment 1.This order will be rescinded no later than July 25, 2026. For the protection of public health and safety due to…

About

Denver Caboose Cabin offers a one-of-a-kind overnight experience in a retired 1960s railroad caboose from the White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad. Nestled along the East Fork of the Skagway River in Tongass National Forest, the cabin features excellent views of the Sawtooth Mountains and is surrounded by spruce and hemlock rainforest. The caboose sleeps six with four single bunks and one double bunk, including an observatory penthouse bunk with all-around windows. The cabin is equipped with an oil stove for heating (guests must bring #1 stove oil, approximately 1 gallon per day), tables with benches, a cooking counter, food cupboard, and an outhouse. There is no potable water or electricity; water must be brought in or treated from a nearby stream. A campfire ring is available outside. The 4.5-mile Denver Glacier Trail begins at the cabin site, following the river with scenic overlooks. Black bears and moose are common in the area, and mountain goats can often be spotted on surrounding slopes with binoculars. The terrain is rugged and brushy, suited for experienced backcountry travelers prepared for remote wilderness conditions.

Directions

The cabin is approximately 5.5 miles north of Skagway along the East Fork of the Skagway River, beside the railroad tracks at the Denver Glacier Trailhead. Access is exclusively via the White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad, operating May 1 through September 30. Make train reservations at least 24 hours in advance by calling (800) 343-7373.

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 $45

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (907) 586-8800

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

Photos

Denver Caboose Cabin
Newly remodeled cabin interior, with folding beds
View from the Denver Glacier Trail (trail starts at Denver Caboose Cabin)
View of Denver Glacier from the Denver Glacier Trail (trail starts at Denver Caboose Cabin)
Denver Glacier (Trail begins at Caboose)
Denver Caboose Cabin
Restored cabin interior
View from the front porch of trains passing the cabin

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