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.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Food Storage Order
The goal of this special order is to minimize the potential for bears and other wildlife to access human foods. Animals that have repeatedly obtained unsecured human foods can learn to associate the presence of humans with a food reward and begin to lose their natural fear of man. This can lead to…
Tacoma Creek Spur Road Closure
For public safety and resource protection forest road closures are in place in the Tacoma Creek Fire area.
Occupancy and Use / Camping Restrictions Order
Camping is prohibited for more than 14 consecutive days in one location and more than 28 calendar days annually within the Colville National Forest.
Aquatic Invasive Species Order
This order prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species on the national Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region.
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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