About Peterson Lake Cabin
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2026 Season availability
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This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (25)
What Guests Are Saying
Peterson Lake Cabin offers a great winter getaway, with a cozy atmosphere and well-maintained facilities. Despite some challenges with trail conditions, particularly in the last two miles, guests appreciated the beautiful views and the cabin's cleanliness. The propane heater effectively warmed the space, enhancing the overall experience for visitors.
What Guests Are Saying
Peterson Lake Cabin offers a great winter getaway, with a cozy atmosphere and well-maintained facilities. Despite some challenges with trail conditions, particularly in the last two miles, guests appreciated the beautiful views and the cabin's cleanliness. The propane heater effectively warmed the space, enhancing the overall experience for visitors.
Review Summary
katie h
VerifiedMarch 2, 2026 • Stayed at: J03, Loop: AREA PETERSON LAKE CABIN
The cabin took a while to warm up at 10 degrees. Thanks to whoever brought the durlog out there. Finally helped the propane heater catch up. Otherwise a great experience!
Pete S
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2026 • Stayed at: J03, Loop: AREA PETERSON LAKE CABIN
Beautiful place to visit in the winter. Had to break trail the whole way but it was worth it. The best part was when we simply rotated the timer switch for the heater and heard the faint "whump" as the propane stove immediately fired up. Gotta love it when people follow the instructions from the Forest Service and leave the pilot light on. Great log book that someone donated too. Fun to read other people's stories about their visit.
Katharine B
VerifiedJuly 4, 2025 • Stayed at: J03, Loop: AREA PETERSON LAKE CABIN
The cabin is awesome, but the second half of the trail is a mess.
Bryce H
VerifiedApril 20, 2025 • Stayed at: J03, Loop: AREA PETERSON LAKE CABIN
Cabin was cute at the end of 4.25 mile trek from the trailhead. Propane heat keeps everything toasty, especially when raining outside. Did not get a chance to take the small rowboat out, but appears to be in good condition for early April
John B
VerifiedOctober 10, 2024 • Stayed at: J03, Loop: AREA PETERSON LAKE CABIN
Great cabin. Beautiful lake. Very peaceful. Last two miles of the trail are a bit rough. Wood stove is awesome, would recommend one with a window in the future. It would be great if the forest service put a canoe out here instead of a Jon boat. Cabin was cleaned and well maintained. Thanks!
Tammy L
VerifiedAugust 21, 2024 • Stayed at: J03, Loop: AREA PETERSON LAKE CABIN
First 1.5 of trail is great. They ate working on making it better but it is a process & greatly appreciated. Cabin was clean & well equipped with an ax & area for dry wood. They view in the morning we’re grand & we had a great stay.
Leslye G
VerifiedApril 14, 2024 • Stayed at: J03, Loop: AREA PETERSON LAKE CABIN
The trail conditions were dangerous. There is no bridge across one of the rivers. The boards are broken along the trail. The trail needs updated markers as the snow was deep and at times unable to see where the next trail maker was without our trail map. Cabin was nice and heater worked well. Beautiful views.
Michael H
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2024 • Stayed at: J03, Loop: AREA PETERSON LAKE CABIN
The cabin is great. The winter traverse from John Muir is fun. The door needs some weather stripping because it's quite leaky. We had temperatures in the teens and single digits. It took 11 hours to thaw out and warm up the cabin.
Lisa B
VerifiedOctober 10, 2023 • Stayed at: J03, Loop: AREA PETERSON LAKE CABIN
Rough trail, amazing cabin, thanks USFS.
Christie H
VerifiedMarch 2, 2023 • Stayed at: J03, Loop: AREA PETERSON LAKE CABIN
Everything we needed and expected was there, for a comfortable and cozy stay, though we were sad not to find a log book. Not a remarkable cabin site, among the many great ones in this area, but lovely nonetheless.
Location Peterson Lake Cabin
Address:
Juneau Ranger District, 8510 Mendenhall Loop Road
Juneau, AK, 99801
United States
Peterson Lake Cabin is located 15 miles northwest of Juneau, Alaska. Year-round access is by 4.5-mile trail from Mile Marker 23.5 on Glacier Highway. Cabin can be accessed by float plane depending on conditions.
A marked skiing trail connects John Muir Cabin to Peterson Lake Cabin in the winter. A GPS or map and compass are recommended.
Latitude & Longitude: 58.4369 / -134.734
Elevation: 220 feet
Policies & Rules
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This facility is located in an extremely remote and wild area; before making a reservation, become aware of bear, water, and weather safety (including cold) |
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Recreating in Alaska can present both obvious and hidden dangers; please be aware of your surroundings and be prepared for extended stays due to occasionally poor weather |
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Water is not available at the cabin; guests must bring their own water supply or treat water from natural sources |
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Please pack out all trash and food |
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Use of this cabin by a commercial operator, such as an outfitter or guide, is not allowed |
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Cabin is open to the public as a warming shelter from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
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Please collect down/dead wood for use in fire ring or wood stove |
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Click here for more information about Tongass National Forest |
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Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by purchasing firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org. |
