Restored cabin interior
View from the front porch of trains passing the cabin
Denver Caboose Cabin

Denver Caboose Cabin

Closed — Closed for the season. The cabin is only accessible May 1 through September 30 via the White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad. Access outside this period is not permitted as the railroad tracks and surrounding land are controlled by the railroad company. Reservations require at least 24 hours advance notice for train transportation.

Cold Weather Advisory issued March 1 at 2:04AM AKST until March 2 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

2:04 AM — 11:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below. Wind gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Klondike Highway, near White Pass. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia are possible if exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...With temperatures expected to decrease through Monday, the Wind Advisory has been replaced with a Cold Weather Advisory. Wind gusts up to 40 mph will still be possible for Skagway through Sunday. Coldest wind chills will remain near the upper elevations of the Klondike Highway near White Pass. With increased winds, blowing snow will lead to reduced intermittent visibilities less than 1 mile at times along the Klondike Highway.

Regional Order No. 10-01 - Marijuana - Simple Possession

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on the Tongass and Chugach National Forests: Possessing, storing or transporting parts of a cannabis plant, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of such plant; including and not limited to…

Regional Order No. 10-00-00-04-01 - Occupancy and Use - Alcohol

TONGASS and CHUGACH NATIONAL FORESTS Regional Office Juneau, Alaska Order No. 10-00-00-04-01REGIONAL ORDEROccupancy and Use Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a) & (b), the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails located within and/or administered by the…

Regional Order No. R-10-96-01 - Forest Development Roads and Trails

R-10 SUPPLEMENT 7700-96-1 7730EFFECTIVE 5/17/96 Page 10 of 117731.14 - EXHIBIT 01ORDER NO. R-10-96-01FOREST DEVELOPMENT ROADS AND TRAILSALASKA REGIONPursuant to Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart B, Section261. so (a) (b), the following is prohibited on National Forest Developmentroads…

Eulachon Fishery Closure Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District

EULACHON FISHERY CLOSED IN FEDERAL WATERS OF DISTRICT ONE EXCEPT BY FEDERALLY QUALIFIED USERS IN THE UNUK RIVER DRAINAGEThis emergency Special Action closes Eulachon harvest in Federal public waters draining into District 1, except by federally qualified users in the Unuk River drainage.

Beaver Falls Prohibitions Thorne Bay Ranger District

The following acts are prohibited in the Tongass National Forest within the Thorne Bay Ranger District:  Being on, going into, or using any part of the boardwalk trail leading to the Beaver Falls karst viewing areas, Forest Service Trails 54776, 54776A, and 54776B.

Anan Wildlife Observatory Forest Order Wrangell Ranger District

To provide for public safety and resource protection, the following acts are prohibited on the National Forest System lands described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A (the “Use Restriction Area”).PROHIBITIONSA. Going into, being upon, entering, or…

About

Denver Caboose Cabin is a one-of-a-kind accommodation: a retired 1960s railroad caboose from the White Pass and Yukon Railroad, now serving as a remote public use cabin. Located approximately 5.5 miles north of Skagway along the East Fork of the Skagway River, the cabin sits beside the railroad tracks at the trailhead for the 4.5-mile Denver Glacier Trail. The cabin sleeps six people with a double bunk and four single bunks, including a nicknamed "observatory penthouse" bunk with windows on all sides accessed by ladder. Amenities include a table with benches, an oil heater (requires #1 stove oil, approximately 1 gallon per day on low setting), food preparation space, a campfire ring, and an outhouse. There is no water or electricity; visitors must bring their own water or treat stream water from a nearby source uphill from the cabin. Guests must also bring sleeping bags, pads, cooking equipment, lanterns, and all food and supplies. The cabin offers excellent views of the East Fork Skagway River and the Sawtooth Mountains, surrounded by spruce and hemlock rainforest. Black bears and moose are common in the area, and mountain goats can frequently be spotted with binoculars. The 4.5-mile trail to Denver Glacier begins at the cabin and follows the river with many scenic overlooks through rugged, brushy terrain.

Directions

Located 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 only via the White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad from May 1 through September 30. Make train reservations at least 24 hours in advance by calling the railroad at +1 (800) 343-7373.

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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 $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

Restored cabin interior
View from the front porch of trains passing the cabin
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

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