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.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 4:33PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Colville Confederated Tribes Environmental Protection Agency Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Adams, Asotin, Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman Counties until further notice due to current and expected smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Very Unhealthy levels for areas directly downwind from active wildfires. Other areas may reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups or worse. Intermittent clearing may occur due to windy conditions, but smoke production continues to be significant. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. When air quality is Very Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Stay inside and filter indoor air to keep it cleaner. Go elsewhere for cleaner air, if needed.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 11:25AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Colville Confederated Tribes Environmental Protection Agency Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Adams, Asotin, Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman Counties until further notice due to current and expected smoke from regional fires. Critical fire weather this weekend will produce significant smoke from ongoing and emerging fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Very Unhealthy levels for areas directly downwind from active wildfires. Other areas may reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups or worse. Intermittent clearing may occur due to windy conditions, but smoke production continues to be significant. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. When air quality is Very Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Stay inside and filter indoor air to keep it cleaner. Go elsewhere for cleaner air, if needed.
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.
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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