Snow Peak Cabin
Open year-round. Snow Peak Trailhead became accessible by vehicle on April 28, 2026. Reservations required via Recreation.gov at least 2 days in advance. Maximum 5 consecutive nights per reservation. Washington State Sno-Park Permit required to park at the Kettle Crest Trailhead from November through April.
Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 11:44AM PDT until July 23 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
* WHAT...Hot temperatures with daytime highs in the 90s Tuesday and mid 90s to near 100 Wednesday and Thursday. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of North and North Central Idaho and Central, East Central, North Central, Northeast, and Southeast Washington. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wednesday will likely be the hottest day with widespread moderate and major HeatRisk. Limited overnight relief expected across the lower elevations Wednesday and Thursday mornings with low temperatures in the mid 60s to mid 70s.
Air Quality Alert issued July 21 at 12:16PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency An Air Quality Alert continues for Spokane, Ferry, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, and Stevens Counties, effective immediately through Wednesday, July 22nd at 9 AM, due to current and expected wildfire smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) levels are expected to range in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups and Unhealthy categories. In Eastern Okanogan County near active wildfires, air quality may reach Very Unhealthy to Hazardous levels. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air.
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 12:03PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Spokane, Ferry, Lincoln, Okanogan, Grant, Pend Oreille, and Stevens Counties, effective immediately through Wednesday, July 22nd at 9 AM, due to current and expected wildfire smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) levels are expected to range in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups and Unhealthy categories. In Eastern Okanogan County near active wildfires, air quality may reach Very Unhealthy to Hazardous levels. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air.
About
Snow Peak Cabin sits at an elevation of 6,400 feet on a ridge in the Kettle River Mountain Range, offering panoramic views stretching from the Cascades to the mountains of Canada and northern Idaho. This charming one-room cabin was built in 1995 through the cooperative efforts of the Snow Peak Shelter Alliance and the Colville National Forest. Despite its relatively recent construction, it retains the feel of a historic backcountry shelter. The cabin is equipped with cots and foam pads for up to four people, a wood stove for heating, a propane cook stove, basic cookware and utensils, and solar-powered lighting. An outhouse and horse corrals are located nearby. Guests must bring their own drinking water, sleeping bags, toilet paper, garbage bags, and food. Firewood is provided but must be split by guests. The surrounding area is closed to motorized use, making it ideal for backcountry exploration. Popular activities include cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding on trails like the Kettle Crest South Trail, Sherman Loop Trail, and Edds Mountain Trail. Wildlife including bears frequent the area, so proper food storage is essential. There is no cell phone service at the cabin.
Directions
Summer/Fall: From Republic, WA, take Highway 20 east for 6.9 miles. Turn right on Hall Creek Road and continue for approximately 3.3 miles. Turn left on Forest Road 2050-100 and continue 4.6 miles to Snow Peak Trailhead. Hike Snow Peak Trail #10 for 2.6 miles to its junction with Kettle Crest Trail #13, then turn right and continue 0.5 miles to the cabin (3.2 miles total). Winter: From Sherman Pass on Highway 20, follow Kettle Crest Trail #13 south for one mile to Sherman Loop Trail #72, continue around the west side of Sherman Peak, then south on Kettle Crest Trail to the cabin (approximately 5 miles one-way by ski or snowshoe).
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $55 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (509) 775-7400 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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