Swan Lake Cabin Site
USFS · Lookout/Cabin · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Lookout/Cabin
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 57.0304, -132.6959
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
The Swan Lake A-frame cabin was rebuilt in 2005 and has an oil heater (#1 stove oil only), 2 single bunks, sleeping loft, wooden table and benches, outhouse, and 2 rowboats with oars. Life jackets, stove oil, bedding, and cooking utensils are not provided. The cabin is surrounded by the steep peaks of the Cosmos Range. Be prepared, as poor weather can result in an extended stay.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Swan Lake Cabin Site free?
No. Swan Lake Cabin Site charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Swan Lake Cabin Site?
On an alpine lake (1514 ' or 461 m elevation) east of Thomas Bay on the mainland northeast of Petersburg - 18 air miles (29 km) from Petersburg. Float plane when lake is open. Helicopter when lake is frozen. Some years the lake does not thaw until July. Call floatplane companies to ensure access to cabin.
Nearby
- Falls Lake Shelter (2p30)2.1 mi
- Cascade Creek Cabin Site4.1 mi
- Ravens Roost Cabin Site19.8 mi
- Petersburg Lake Cabin Site21.1 mi
- Twin Creek Shelter (2p33)21.3 mi
- Frenchy Ridge Shelter22.5 mi
- Portage Bay22.7 mi
- West Point Cabin Site24.1 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.
