Three Lakes Patrol Cabin

Three Lakes Patrol Cabin

NPS Photo

Quick Facts

Location:

Three Lakes along the Laughingwater Creek Trail

Significance:

Historic Structure

Season: Summer Only

Located on the eastern boundary of the park, the Three Lakes Patrol Cabin was intended for use by the district ranger as a resting place while on patrol duty. It was also used as a temporary headquarters during hunting and fire seasons.

The cabin was built in 1934 according to a standard plan for patrol cabins drawn by Acting Chief Architect W.G. Carnes of the NPS Western Division’s Branch of Plans and Design. It was built under the supervision of Chief Architect T.C. Vint and Associate Structural Engineer Edwin A. Nickel.

Three Lakes Patrol Cabin is located at Three Lakes Camp, approximately 6 miles in from the Laughingwater Creek Trailhead, located off SR 123. It is also accessible via the Pacific Crest Trail.