Peterson Lake Cabin
Juneau, Alaska · 692 ft · In Tongass National Forest
Photos: USFS
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 692 ft (211 m)692 ft211 m
Sites1
Peterson Lake Cabin lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
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.
From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, and USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities · · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Peterson Lake Cabin: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedLight Rain Likely, 62% chance of rain45°39°
- ThuRain, 100% chance of rain49°41°
- FriRain, 100% chance of rain46°37°
- SatLight Rain, 82% chance of rain42°37°
- SunLight Rain Likely, 70% chance of rain42°36°
Nearby camping
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Location and contact
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