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John Muir Cabin

US Forest Service · Alaska

John Muir Cabin in Alaska. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 299 public campsites we map in Alaska.

John Muir Cabin was built in 1980 and named after John Muir to commemorate the 100th anniversary of his visit to the Gastineau Channel area. This rustic cabin is open year-round and offers spectacular views and plenty of recreational opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. The cabin is accessed by hiking, snowshoeing or skiing 3.5 miles from the Spaulding Meadows/Auk Nu trailhead off of Glacier Highway.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$75/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Coordinates
58.40944, -134.69667

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-03-21, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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