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Petersburg Lake Cabin Site

USFS · Lookout/Cabin · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Lookout/Cabin
Reservations
recreation.gov
Coordinates
56.8684, -133.1683
Last verified
September 18, 2026
56.8684° N · 133.1683° W
Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

The Petersburg Lake wooden pan-abode style cabin has a wood stove, 2 double lower bunks, 2 single upper bunks, wooden table and benches, outhouse, axe/maul, and rowboat. Firewood is provided for wood stove use only, but is not guaranteed. Life jackets, bedding, and cooking utensils are not provided. The cabin is located in the Petersburg Creek-Duncan Salt Chuck Wilderness, which is managed for natural conditions. Be aware that use of motorized equipment or mechanized transportation is not allowed, with the exceptions of motorized boats or airplanes.The area around the lake and creek is flat (103 ' (31 m) elevation) otherwise, steep terrain dominates.

From the USFS.Official page

Is Petersburg Lake Cabin Site free?

No. Petersburg Lake Cabin Site charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.

How do I get to Petersburg Lake Cabin Site?

On southeast end of Petersburg Lake, west of Petersburg.

Nearby

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.

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