This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Picnic Table
Private Bathroom
75 reviews
Peterson Lake Cabin offers a charming retreat, with guests praising its cleanliness, efficient heating, and beautiful surroundings. The trail to the cabin has some rough sections, but improvements are underway and the overall experience is enjoyable. Many appreciate the thoughtful amenities and the opportunity to read other visitors' stories in the logbook.
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4.2
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April 21, 2021 Stayed at: J03, Loop: AREA PETERSON LAKE CABIN
The trail was mostly snow covered, the lake mostly ice covered during our April stay. The cabin was clean, the stove / thermostat worked flawlessly which was perfect for warming up and drying out. We did not use the wood stove. It was a perfect little get-away!
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April 21, 2021 Stayed at: J03, Loop: AREA PETERSON LAKE CABIN
The trail was mostly snow covered, the lake mostly ice covered during our April stay. The cabin was clean, the stove / thermostat worked flawlessly which was perfect for warming up and drying out. We did not use the wood stove. It was a perfect little get-away!
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April 21, 2021 Stayed at: J03, Loop: AREA PETERSON LAKE CABIN
The trail was mostly snow covered, the lake mostly ice covered during our April stay. The cabin was clean, the stove / thermostat worked flawlessly which was perfect for warming up and drying out. We did not use the wood stove. It was a perfect little get-away!
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March 27, 2021 Stayed at: J03, Loop: AREA PETERSON LAKE CABIN
Snow covered trail. Be sure to bring snowshoes. We had 6 inches of new snow in the morning. Super fun hike and beautiful location.
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March 27, 2021 Stayed at: J03, Loop: AREA PETERSON LAKE CABIN
Snow covered trail. Be sure to bring snowshoes. We had 6 inches of new snow in the morning. Super fun hike and beautiful location.
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March 27, 2021 Stayed at: J03, Loop: AREA PETERSON LAKE CABIN
Snow covered trail. Be sure to bring snowshoes. We had 6 inches of new snow in the morning. Super fun hike and beautiful location.
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November 2, 2020 Stayed at: J03, Loop: AREA PETERSON LAKE CABIN
The first part of the trail is super even and mellow given some recent trail work (thanks FS!). The latter part is very rooty and could be quite muddy in warmer conditions. We rented it on Oct 25 2020 and it was one of the season's first snows! The lake mostly froze and the walk out was beautiful. This is a very nice cabin, nice dock with boat in good condition, outhouse is fine. We had a great time and wished we could stay longer.
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November 2, 2020 Stayed at: J03, Loop: AREA PETERSON LAKE CABIN
The first part of the trail is super even and mellow given some recent trail work (thanks FS!). The latter part is very rooty and could be quite muddy in warmer conditions. We rented it on Oct 25 2020 and it was one of the season's first snows! The lake mostly froze and the walk out was beautiful. This is a very nice cabin, nice dock with boat in good condition, outhouse is fine. We had a great time and wished we could stay longer.
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November 2, 2020 Stayed at: J03, Loop: AREA PETERSON LAKE CABIN
The first part of the trail is super even and mellow given some recent trail work (thanks FS!). The latter part is very rooty and could be quite muddy in warmer conditions. We rented it on Oct 25 2020 and it was one of the season's first snows! The lake mostly froze and the walk out was beautiful. This is a very nice cabin, nice dock with boat in good condition, outhouse is fine. We had a great time and wished we could stay longer.
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October 8, 2020 Stayed at: J03, Loop: AREA PETERSON LAKE CABIN
The cabin was in good shape and clean, and the heat worked well! We enjoyed having a rowboat to use, and liked finding the historical records about the Peterson family.
We rowed across the lake and found a cabin and other remains of old mining claims.
We were disappointed to see that former users, in spite of clearly posted instructions, had left perishable food and unlabeled bottles of “mystery liquids” in the cupboards, along with many other items they carried in but chose not to carry out.
Peterson Lake is a beautiful spot and we enjoyed our stay. The trail in needs some work, and there were only a couple of small child’s life jackets available for boat users.
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Juneau Ranger District, 8510 Mendenhall Loop Road, Juneau, AK 99801 United States
Elevation: 220 ft
Peterson Lake Cabin is accessible via Glacier Highway, specifically from Mile Marker 23.5, which is approximately 15 miles southeast of the cabin.
The closest entrance is: Bartlett Cove
Approximate drive: 50.8 mi · over 1 hr (87 min)
Last updated: November 4, 2026
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