My wife and I have visited the Beaver Creek Cabin eight times now and it's our favorite of all the backcountry cabins. The wood stove is HUGE and great for simmering food while staying warm inside. Distance from the parking lot in the winter is almost exactly 4.0 miles with 500' uphill on the way there and 100' uphill on the way back. We usually bring snowshoes but have done the trek on cross country skis as well. There are plenty of trails in the area for snowshoeing, snowmobiling, cross country skiing or backcountry skiing. I would recommend bringing fitted twin-size sheets with you to put over the spring mattresses.

Great cabin. Very cozy, and has the best wood stove in the world.

Great cabin. Very cozy, and has the best wood stove in the world.

I had a wonderful time at Beaver Creek. The cabin was in great condition and had all the basics that you need for a few days in the wilderness. We saw tons of wildlife including a mother moose and her two calves as I was exiting the outhouse! Many trails to explore around the cabin too.

I had a wonderful time at Beaver Creek. The cabin was in great condition and had all the basics that you need for a few days in the wilderness. We saw tons of wildlife including a mother moose and her two calves as I was exiting the outhouse! Many trails to explore around the cabin too.

Great cabin and great weather. The wood supply was very low which could be a safety issue in another week. There was also a large slide of logs, dirt, and some snow that spread across the access road only about 200 yards north of the highway that occurred while we were in the cabin. So be cautious on that first 1/2 mile or so which has a steep slope to the east.

Great cabin and great weather. The wood supply was very low which could be a safety issue in another week. There was also a large slide of logs, dirt, and some snow that spread across the access road only about 200 yards north of the highway that occurred while we were in the cabin. So be cautious on that first 1/2 mile or so which has a steep slope to the east.

The cabin is really cozy and there was plenty of firewood. The mattresses on the two bunks were very thick and comfy, and having two camp cots up in the loft was a help. The top of the stove can handle one pot or pan easily, but there is only a stock pot and a coffee pot, so bring any other pans and utensils you need. This time of year, it’s a ski in, and it took us about 3 hours breaking trail in a foot of powder and pulling a heavy sled. But the road from the highway is gentle and not terribly steep. Of course it’s a much shorter snowmobile ride if that’s your thing. Highly recommend if you want an out of the way spot.

The cabin is really cozy and there was plenty of firewood. The mattresses on the two bunks were very thick and comfy, and having two camp cots up in the loft was a help. The top of the stove can handle one pot or pan easily, but there is only a stock pot and a coffee pot, so bring any other pans and utensils you need. This time of year, it’s a ski in, and it took us about 3 hours breaking trail in a foot of powder and pulling a heavy sled. But the road from the highway is gentle and not terribly steep. Of course it’s a much shorter snowmobile ride if that’s your thing. Highly recommend if you want an out of the way spot.

It was very well maintained