AlaskaTongass National Forest

Peterson Lake Cabin

Peterson Lake Cabin was built in the 1980s and named after John Peterson, who started a placer gold mine in this area in 1900. The Peterson Lake Trail that accesses the cabin follows a former tram route for the first 2 miles, and remnants of the tram can still be seen.

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In this field guide1 site records · AREA PETERSON LAKE CABIN
Source snapshotSep 21, 2026
Land managerUSDA Forest Service
Official facilityRecreation.gov · 232939

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J03AREA PETERSON LAKE CABINCABIN NONELECTRICReview in setup checkerNot publishedNot publishedvehicle onlyNot publishedtrailer onlyNot publishedParking surface onlyNot publishedNot publishedNot published

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Juneau Ranger District, 8510 Mendenhall Loop Road, JUNEAU, AK, 99801
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58.4369444, -134.7344444Campground location, not individual site coordinates.
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