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.
Special Weather Statement issued April 10 at 3:26PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
A system moving across the Gulf will send bands of precipitation sweeping into the panhandle beginning late Sunday afternoon for most of SE AK, and early Sunday morning for Yakutat. Yakutat is expected to see some snow mixing in early Sunday morning, before transitioning to rain during the daytime. Sunday night into early Monday morning, temperatures will cool enough that some snow may be able to mix in across the northern panhandle. Any snow accumulations for most areas near sea level are likely to remain less than an inch. Although it is a more unlikely scenario due to the warmer temperatures, the possibility of marginally higher accumulations (1 to 3 inches) cannot be ruled out at this time. What snow that does fall is likely to be wet in nature.
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
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Area and Road Closure Order - Prince of Wales Ranger District
The Ross Adams Mine area will be closed for public safety due to contamination removal and remediation work that includes the continuous use of large heavy earthmoving equipment (on the road system that accesses the mine site and locations where work will be occurring).The closure will be in place…
Forest Road 8530 Temporary Closure, Hoonah Ranger District
National Forest Service Road 8530 will be closed to all vehicles (MP 2.0 - MP 5.0) through May 11, 2026 for the replacement of culverts to improve fish passage.
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 |
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