Laughton Glacier Cabin
Closed — Closed for the season. The cabin is only accessible and available for reservation from May 1 through September 30 when the White Pass and Yukon Railroad operates. Outside this period, the surrounding area is owned by the railroad and the cabin cannot be reserved.
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About
Laughton Glacier Cabin is located in a remote mountainous area of Tongass National Forest, 2 miles west of the Canadian border. The 12x14-foot panabode-style cabin sleeps six people with two single bunks and two double bunks. The cabin includes a table with benches, oil heater, cooking counter, food cupboard and shelves, and an outdoor cooler box for food storage. A fire ring is located outside the cabin, and a pit toilet outhouse is provided. The cabin is heated by an oil stove, but guests must bring their own #1 stove oil (approximately 1 gallon per day on low setting). Access to the cabin is via the White Pass and Yukon Railroad, which operates from May 1 to September 30. Visitors must arrange train transportation at least 24 hours in advance by calling the railroad. From the Glacier whistle stop (14 miles from Skagway), a 1.5-mile Forest Service trail follows the Skagway River through lush rainforest to reach the cabin. The trail continues beyond the cabin along Laughton Creek to Laughton Glacier, offering a three-mile round-trip hike with 200-600 feet of elevation gain. The area is surrounded by spruce and subalpine fir forest, with wildflowers blooming in summer. Wildlife is abundant, including moose, brown bears, black bears, and mountain goats on surrounding peaks. The cabin overlooks the Skagway River with Laughton Glacier nearby. Heavy snows in winter create high avalanche danger on railroad tracks and hiking trails. Guests must bring water or treat water from the Skagway River, along with all sleeping gear, cooking equipment, food, and pack out all trash.
Directions
Access requires a 14-mile ride on the White Pass and Yukon Railroad from Skagway to the Glacier whistle stop, followed by a 1.5-mile hike on a Forest Service trail along the Skagway River. Train reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance. The railroad operates May 1 to September 30 only.
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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 (800) 343-7373 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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