Lake James Patrol Cabin

Lake James Patrol Cabin circa 1962

NPS Photo

Season: Summer

The Lake James Patrol Cabin is located in the northern part of the park between Lake James and Windy Gap on a side trail a short distance south of the Northern Loop Trail.

As early as 1919-20, Superintendent Roger Toll stressed the need for a string of backcountry cabins to accommodate park ranger patrols and provide shelter for the hiking public; a policy that evolved into the construction of both patrol cabins and trail shelters under Superintendent O.A. Tomlinson 's administration (1923-1941).

The original Lake James Patrol Cabin was built in 1929 by the National Park Service. The cabin that stands in the location today was constructed in 1982, adjacent to the original. Windows, doors, decking, and interior fixtures and furniture were salvaged for use in the new cabin. The original cabin was dismantled and removed shortly thereafter. Since it has been re-built, the cabin does not contribute to the Mount Rainier National Historic Landmark District.