Trout Lake Cabin

The feel

Trout Lake Cabin is a two-story log cabin on the eastern shore of Trout Lake, with a loft, counter space, a table, benches and a wood stove for heat. Spruce and birch forest and open brushy areas surround it, with views across the lake.

You reach it on the Resurrection Pass Trail: 7 miles from the south trailhead to a spur trail, then another half-mile to the cabin. A rowboat with oars is provided in the non-winter months, and the lake holds rainbow trout and whitefish.

What to expect

Layout and setting

A two-story log cabin with a loft, bunk space for seven, a table, benches, a wood stove, a splitting maul, a crosscut saw and an outhouse. A rowboat with oars is provided for non-winter months.

Check-in and stay

Check-in and check-out are both at 12:00 PM. Sleeps up to 8.

Fees and reservations

$75/night. Reservable up to 6 months out.

Bathrooms and water

An outhouse is provided. No potable water, so bring your own, or boil or treat lake water before drinking it.

Season and access

Year-round. Hike 7 miles from the Resurrection Pass South Trailhead to the spur trail, then half a mile more. Other ways in are mountain biking, horseback, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobile during open seasons, or floatplane, 30 minutes from Moose Pass or 15 minutes from Cooper Landing.

Mingo says

Plan your fishing trip for the open-water season, when the oars and boat are ready. Winter guests arrive on skis, snowshoes or snowmobile.

Before you go

• Bring sleeping bags and pads, a cook stove, cooking gear and food. There are no mattresses, bedding or firewood.
• Bring your own fishing equipment.
• Carry treated or boiled water, since lake water must be treated before drinking.
• Book through recreation.gov, up to 6 months out.

Written October 2026. Sources are listed at the end of this page.