This A-frame cabin, one of the District's most popular, was erected in 1967. Access is 18 air miles from Petersburg. The cabin is surrounded by the steep peaks of the Cosmos Range. It has a brown enamel finish and a slightly domed top.
Water is available from the lake and a nearby stream.
Treat all water before using. Swan Lake Cabin offers some of the most spectacular scenery and photographic opportunities of any area on the District. The steep talus slopes are home to mountain goats, and rainbow trout are plentiful in the lake. A sand bar is available for tent camping or picnicking. Alpine flowers are abundant.