Denver Caboose Cabin
Tongass National Forest — riverside, hiking
Location: JUNEAU, AK, AK
Price: From $45 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (6 reviews)
Season: May through October
This unique cabin is a refurbished 1960s railroad caboose that is retired from the White Pass and Yukon Railroad. It is an ideal base for outdoor enthusiasts who want to hike to the Denver Glacier. Access to Denver Caboose Cabin is via the White Pass and Yukon Railroad from May 1 to September 30.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups
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Unique refurbished 1960s railroad caboose cabin offering ideal access to Denver Glacier hiking and the Caines Head trail system. Google reviews consistently praise the cabin's location, private setting with fresh water stream access, and excellent day hiking opportunities.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Canada Lynx, Harbor Seal, Red Fox present in area. Also Belted Kingfisher, Mountain Bluebird, American Crow, and Chestnut-backed Chickadee.
Insider tips for Denver Caboose Cabin: Time your arrival and departure around low tides of -3ft or lower for hiking access to the cabin Cabin has wood stove and 2 full-size bunk beds for sleeping Fresh water available on-site from private stream Book early as it is a federal campground with limited availability
Skip Denver Caboose Cabin if: Seeking hookups — no hookups available. Visiting October through April — cabin closed off-season. Unable to coordinate travel via White Pass and Yukon Railroad or alternative boat access.
Best time to visit Denver Caboose Cabin: May-September — Cabin accessible May 1 to September 30 via White Pass and Yukon Railroad; low tide access (-3ft or lower) required for hiking to cabin.
Nearby campgrounds: Chilkoot Trail Camping Permits (Skagway, AK), Laughton Glacier Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Berners Bay Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Eagle Glacier Cabin (JUNEAU, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Denver Caboose Cabin
Cell signal at Denver Caboose Cabin (JUNEAU, AK): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
This unique cabin is a refurbished 1960s railroad caboose that is retired from the White Pass and Yukon Railroad. It is an ideal base for outdoor enthusiasts who want to hike to the Denver Glacier. Access to Denver Caboose Cabin is via the White Pass and Yukon Railroad from May 1 to September 30.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryTime your arrival and departure around low tides of -3ft or lower for hiking access to the cabin
Cabin has wood stove and 2 full-size bunk beds for sleeping
Fresh water available on-site from private stream
Book early as it is a federal campground with limited availability
Cabin accessible May 1 to September 30 via White Pass and Yukon Railroad; low tide access (-3ft or lower) required for hiking to cabin
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
The cabin is approximately 5.5 miles north of Skagway along the East Fork of the Skagway River. The cabin is beside the railroad tracks at the Denver Glacier Trailhead. Access is via the White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad from May 1 through September 30. Make reservations at least 24 hours in advance for train transportation. Rate information and reservations are available by calling the railroad at (800) 343-7373.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Tongass National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Tongass National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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