Deer Mountain Shelter Site
USFS · Lookout/Cabin · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Lookout/Cabin
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 55.3443, -131.5961
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
This is 16 ' X 16 ' A-frame shelter that was reconstructed in 2008-09. The shelter offers great views of the surrounding mountains and alpine as well as opportunities for wildlife viewing. FACILITIES: • 2 double bunks for 4 people • Sleeping loft for 4 people • propane stove (bring 1 pound canisters) • Table and benches • Cooking Counter
From the USFS.
Is Deer Mountain Shelter Site free?
No. Deer Mountain Shelter Site charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Deer Mountain Shelter Site?
The cabin is above the timber line at 2900 feet elev. It is accessible by hiking 2.5 miles up the Deer Mountain National Recreation Trail from the trail head parking area, or approximately 4 miles from downtown Ketchikan. Refer To: USGS Ketchikan B5
Nearby
- Wolf Lake Shelter Site13.7 mi
- Phocena Bay Cabin Site14.3 mi
- Fish Creek Cabin Site16.0 mi
- Heckman Lake Cabin Site16.8 mi
- Jordan Lake17.6 mi
- Alava Bay Cabin Site19.3 mi
- Patching Lake Cabin Site19.4 mi
- Ella Narrows Cabin Site22.3 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
