Peterson Lake Cabin
Open year-round. Reservations required through Recreation.gov at $75 per night. Access is via a 4.5-mile trail from Mile 23.5 on Glacier Highway or by float plane when conditions permit.
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About
Peterson Lake Cabin sits on the shore of a narrow, nearly mile-long lake surrounded by hemlock and spruce forest in Tongass National Forest, approximately 15 miles northwest of Juneau. Named after John Peterson, who established a placer gold mine here in 1900, the cabin was built in the 1980s and remains one of the Juneau Ranger District's most popular backcountry rentals. The front deck provides views of the lily pad-covered lake and distant ice-capped peaks. The 12x14-foot pan-abode style cabin sleeps six on two single and two double bunks. Amenities include a propane furnace (propane provided), wood stove with axe and splitting maul, table and benches, and a cooler box for food storage. An accessible ramp leads to the cabin, with a hardened trail connecting to the vault toilet and float dock. A skiff with oars is available for lake use, though guests must bring their own flotation devices. Guests must pack in all supplies including sleeping bags, cooking gear, food, water, toilet paper, garbage bags, and a fire extinguisher. Water can be sourced from a nearby stream but requires treatment. The Peterson Lake Trail follows an old mining tram route for the first two miles, with remnants still visible. Trail conditions are rough and muddy; allow at least three hours to hike in with an overnight pack.
Directions
Access via the 4.3-mile Peterson Lake Trail starting near Mile 23 on Glacier Highway, approximately 15 miles northwest of Juneau. Trail conditions are rough and muddy. Allow at least 3 hours to hike in with an overnight pack. Float plane access is also possible depending on conditions.
Location
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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