Distin Lake Cabin

The Distin Lake Cabin was built in 1936 and is located on the west side of Distin Lake at an elevation of 312 feet. The cabin can accommodate two adults and two children. Access is by float plane or canoe with portage. Occasionally poor weather can result in extended stays, and cabin users should be prepared for this. In fall, winter, and early spring, the cabin may be inaccessible due to frozen lake surface (float planes cannot land). The lake is normally ice free from mid-May through November. Terrain: The cabin sits 30' (9 m) back from the lake with minimal beach area. Water is available from the lake. Treat all water before using. Bring your own personal flotation devices, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking stove, lantern, pots, pans, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, garbage bags, fire extinguisher, and fire starter. Special Features: You are in brown bear country. This is 1 of 2 cabins on the lake (the other is the Sportsmen cabin). Distin Lake is part of the Cross Admiralty Canoe route. There are 2 short portage trails on the lake, and a 3-mile (5 km) trail to Thayer Lake begins at the cabin. If you look carefully you will find some of the original CCC trail construction as you hike the trail. Rental Fee: $25 per night.