Middle Ridge Cabin Site
USFS · Lookout/Cabin · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Lookout/Cabin
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 56.3248, -132.2780
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
The cabin is closed due to landslide. The Middle Ridge Cabin is a 16 ft x 20 ft log cabin that meets ADA accessibility requirements. Sleeping accommodations include 1 double bunk, 1 single bunk, plus a full loft. Amenities include a wooden table, benches and counter with a woodstove for heat. Wood and splitting maul are provided. Bring bedding, cook stove, lanterns and utensils. An accessible picnic table and fire ring are located outside the cabin, overlooking a small lake. A 175 ' gravel path (not ADA accessible) leads to a wooden dock at the lake. A skiff with oars is available for use. Personal flotation devices are not provided.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Middle Ridge Cabin Site free?
No. Middle Ridge Cabin Site charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Middle Ridge Cabin Site?
The cabin is closed due to landslide. Access is by road from Wrangell. Drive south 10.5 miles on Zimovia Highway and turn left on Pats Creek Road (6259). Continue 2.8 miles on road 6259 to road 50054. Turn right and follow 50054 about 1 mile to road 50060. Turn right and follow 50060 approximately 3.5 miles to the cabin. Roads 50054 and 50060 are very rough and steep, with some grades exceeding 15% in places with sharp switchbacks and few turnouts. RV 's, vehicles towing trailers, and low clearance vehicles are not recommended.
Nearby
- Kunk Lake Shelter6.3 mi
- Shoemaker Bay Overlook Shelter Site6.7 mi
- Long Lake Shelter Site7.2 mi
- North Wrangell High Country Shelter8.0 mi
- North Wrangell Pond Shelter8.5 mi
- Berg Bay Cabin Site10.8 mi
- Marten Lake Cabin Site16.6 mi
- Garnet Ledge Cabin Site17.7 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.
