Can you reserve a site at Middle Ridge Cabin?

Yes, Middle Ridge Cabin is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are pets allowed at Middle Ridge Cabin?

Yes, pets are allowed at Middle Ridge Cabin.

Are campfires allowed at Middle Ridge Cabin?

Campfires are allowed at Middle Ridge Cabin. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Middle Ridge Cabin, Alaska — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Middle Ridge Cabin is wheelchair accessible and located on the Wrangell Island road system. The cabin is open year-round and offers opportunities for both summer and winter recreation. It is unique to Tongass National Forest because it is accessible by vehicle in the summer months from the town of Wrangell, and by snowmobile, off-road vehicle or cross-country skis in the winter. When making reservations, please be aware that the timing of spring/summer road access depends on winter snow levels (some years the road to the cabin will have snow until June). Please contact the Wrangell Ranger District for current road condition report. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

Recreation

Summer opportunities include berry picking, exploring the expansive muskeg, mountain biking on the road system, and sightseeing by vehicle or off-road vehicle. The lake offers opportunities for swimming, small craft boating and fishing. A skiff with oars is provided at the lake, but guests must bring their own personal flotation devices. Hunting for deer or upland birds is possible in the fall, with the proper permits. The landscape is ideal for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling during the winter months.

Facilities

Middle Ridge is a young-growth log cabin constructed of 35- to 40-year-old spruce logs. The logs were hand-scribed and joined together by students in a cabin building class offered at the University of Alaska Southeast-Sitka during May 2009. The logs were then shipped to Wrangell and reassembled at the Middle Ridge Cabin site in September 2009. The 16-by-20 log cabin has one double bunk, one single bunk and a loft to accommodate up to eight people. It is also equipped with a table with benches, a wood stove for heat and counter space for cooking gear. The cabin is fully accessible, with the exception of the sleeping loft. The loft offers floor space for up to four adults. Natural light flows into the loft via two gable-end windows and two skylights. Two picnic tables, an accessible tent platform, a campfire ring and a woodshed with firewood are located outside. An outhouse with accessible toilets is about 40 feet from the front door of the cabin. Wheelchair-friendly pathways connect all outdoor facilities to the cabin. Electricity and water are not provide at the cabin. In addition to water for drinking, cooking and cleaning purposes, guests will need to bring their own cooking gear, sleeping bags and pads, food, toilet paper, garbage bags, cooking gear, matches and flashlights or lanterns ( click here for more cabin details). Guests are expected to pack out all their trash and food, as well as clean the cabin before leaving.

Natural Features

The cabin sits at approximately 1,500 feet in elevation, on a landscape comprised primarily of muskeg. The surrounding forest is a mix of spruce, hemlock, cedar and shore pine. The cabin overlooks a small lake and is surrounded by gently sloping, evergreen-forested mountains. Wrangell Island wildlife includes brown and black bears, moose, porcupines and Sitka black-tailed deer ( bear safety information ). Eagles and a variety of other birds also make their home here.

The facts

1 bookable site
1 accessible site
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: MIDDLE RIDGE CABIN

Site types

1 Cabin Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Picnic tables
Grills
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, shade.

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1 campsite at Middle Ridge Cabin

Check-in 12:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Water	Max rig	People
Middle Ridge Cabin	MIDDLE RIDGE CABIN	Cabin Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	—	8	♿ 🐾

Getting there

Middle Ridge Cabin is located on Wrangell Island, approximately 20 miles from Wrangell, Alaska. There are no roads to Wrangell. Access is by the Alaska Marine Highway or via Alaska Airlines. From Wrangell, head south on Zimovia Highway approximately 11 miles to Pat's Creek Road (Road 6259) and take a left. Follow road approximately 4 miles to its junction with Road 50054 and turn right. From this point on, the road becomes steep, exceeding grades of 15 percent, with sharp switchbacks and limited turnouts. Follow Road 50054 about 1.5 miles to its junction with Road 50060, making a sharp right. Stay on Road 50060 for the remaining distance. The cabin is located near the end of Road 50060. Snow can block vehicle access as late as early-June and as early as mid-October in some years. When the road is clear of snow, vehicle access is approximately 20 miles from Wrangell, with portions of the road being gravel with steep grades and tight turns. Access to the cabin requires high-clearance vehicles, or a snowmobile or off-road vehicle in the winter. The road is not suitable for RVs or trailers.

56.32472, -132.27806 · 56°19'29.0"N 132°16'41.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 64°F in Jul, down to 36°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	36	39	42	50	58	61	64	63	58	49	41	37
Low °F	29	30	32	37	44	49	52	52	48	41	35	31
Precip in	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Reservations can be made the day of arrival or up to 180 days in advance of cabin arrival. Cabin reservations are restricted to a maximum stay of 7 consecutive nights per party for any one reservation between May 1 and September 30, and 10 consecutive days from Oct. 1 through April 30. There are no discounts for Alaska cabin rentals with Golden Age and Golden Passports. Only one change per reservation for all Alaska cabins is allowed. Change is defined as a modification to the start or end date of the reservation; after one change has been made, if additional changes are desired, the customer must cancel the current reservation and re-book the new dates.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Middle Ridge Cabin

Can you reserve a site at Middle Ridge Cabin?: Yes, Middle Ridge Cabin is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Middle Ridge Cabin have?: 1 site.
Are pets allowed at Middle Ridge Cabin?: Yes, pets are allowed at Middle Ridge Cabin.
Are campfires allowed at Middle Ridge Cabin?: Campfires are allowed at Middle Ridge Cabin. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Middle Ridge Cabin also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Middle Ridge Cabin's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$45/night peak season May 1 – September 30 $45/night non-peak season October 1 – April 30

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Middle Ridge Cabin

Yunshookuh Loop Campground 2.5 mi · Campground
Nemo Campsites Entry & Info Site 3 mi · Campground
Three Sisters Overlook Campsite 3.2 mi · Campground
Lower Salamander Creek Campground 3.7 mi · Campground
Turn Island Beach Campsite 5.5 mi · Campground
Kunk Lake Shelter 6.2 mi · Campground
Long Lake Shelter 6.8 mi · Campground
Shoemaker Bay Overlook Shelter 6.8 mi · Campground
North Wrangell High Country Shelter 8.1 mi · Campground
Upper Salamander Creek Campsite 9.3 mi · Campground
North Wrangell Pond Shelter 9.3 mi · Campground
Thoms Creek Crossing Campsite 10.4 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 907-874-2323
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Middle Ridge Cabin