Red Mountain Cabin (RSTBC)
Bookings are currently available until Nov 1, 2024
Raven Lake / Grizzly Den / 8-Mile Cabins (BC Parks)
Bookings are currently available until Nov 1, 2024
The Farm Cabin (RSTBC)
Bookings are currently available until Nov 1, 2024
(Updated Jan 9, 2024)
NOTE: GRIZZLY DEN WILL BE CLOSED FROM JUNE 1 – NOV 1 2024 FOR RENOVATIONS
(We will open available dates as the construction plans are finalized)
Sugarbowl-Grizzly Den Provincial Park and Protected Area is located on the traditional territory of the Lheidli T’enneh. The park boundary begins about 100 km east of Prince George. The trailheads to the cabins are located down the Hungary Creek Forest Service Road which is seldom maintained and not plowed in winter.
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The trail systems are maintained collaboratively by BC Parks, the PGBRS and the Caledonia Ramblers. The Ramblers are a member club of the PGBRS.
Why cabin fees?
The PGBRS manages cabin reservations in the park and we use the funds collaboratively with BC Parks to improve our local remote access Provincial Parks. 100% of the funds are used directly for projects and there is absolutely no personal compensation for PGBRS volunteers or BC Parks staff from these collections. These funds are used to, for example:
- Re-supply firewood by helicopter
- Make improvements to the cabins, leverage grants for large projects
- Build structures: Wood sheds, etc.
- Improve trails and crossings
- Improve safety
- Improve signage
- Improve access
Getting there
- Drive 90 km east of Prince George on Highway 16
- Turn right on the Hungary Creek Forest Service Road (FSR)
- The 8-mile/Grizzly Den trailhead is at ~13 km
- The Raven Lake trailhead is at ~16 km
- Hungary Creek FSR is not actively maintained
- Reasonable clearance all wheel drive vehicle recommended during the summer
- The FSR is NOT PLOWED in winter
- Typical snow-free road conditions are mid-June to mid-October
- No refunds for road conditions
Cabin information
Raven Lake Cabin
The Raven Lake cabin was completely rebuilt in 2019. The original cabin was built in 1974 by Northwood Pulp and Timber Ltd. The cabin is equiped with firewood, an axe, a wood stove and an outhouse. The new two-story cabin has a few extra features as well: drying racks, secure food caches, bunks and foamies.
What to expect: The cabin has a very powerful wood stove, plenty of wood, 10 sleeping mattresses, an outhouse, and a few cabin tools. You should plan just like a normal backcountry camping trip. You need to filter/treat/boil water, have a sleeping bag, bring everything you need to cook (including a stove), be prepared for navigation and wilderness emergencies, etc. The cabin is unlocked. The cabin has no cell service.
Water: Plenty of water from Raven Lake and the outflow creek in all seasons. Water must be filtered, treated or boiled.
Winter access (mid-October to mid-June): The 16 km forest service road is not plowed. Typical snow-free road conditions are mid-June to mid-October. In the winter, you can ski, snowshoe or snowmobile the road until the trailhead where only non-motorized activities are allowed.
- Rate per night:
- 50$ for half the cabin (5 beds) or
- 100 $ for the whole cabin (10 beds)
- Distance: 9.4 km (return trip)
- Duration: 3-5 hours (each way)
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Elevation: 1680 m (510 m gain)
- More info from Caledonia Ramblers:
- More Info from BC Parks
- Article about new cabin and cabin history
Grizzly Den Cabin (COVID rule: 1 group)
The Grizzly Den cabin was built in 1973 by Northwood Pulp and Timber Ltd. and is currently in a “rustic” conditions with some occasional mice. The cabin is equiped with firewood, an axe, a wood stove and an outhouse. Water can be difficult to find in dry conditions.
What to expect: The cabin has a wood stove, plenty of wood, and a few cabin tools. You should plan just like a normal backcountry camping trip. You need to filter/treat/boil water, have a sleeping bag and mattress, bring everything you need to cook (including a stove), be prepared for navigation and wilderness emergencies, etc. The cabin is unlocked.
Water: Water can be sparse in dry or drought conditions. There are small creeks neer the cabin that may have shallow water pools. If those creeks are dry, there is always water if you backtrack on the trail and seek out the pond (about 400 m down from the cabin to the left as you hike down: 53.744404°-121.531441°) or the creek that runs through the meadow (about 1 km back down from the cabin at: 53.749767°, -121.524094°). All water should be filtered/treated/boiled. DOWNLOAD KMZ
Winter access (mid-October to mid-June): The 13 km forest service road is not plowed. Typical snow-free road conditions are mid-June to mid-October. In the winter, you can ski, snowshoe or snowmobile the road until the trailhead where only non-motorized activities are allowed.
- Rate: 30 $/night per group of 6 or less
- Distance: 12 km (return trip)
- Duration: 4-6 hours (return trip)
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Elevation: 1700 m (600 m gain)
- More info from Caledonia Ramblers
- More Info from BC Parks
8-Mile Cabin (COVID rule: 1 group)
The 8-Mile Backcountry Cabin was built in 1977 by the Sons of Norway Ski Club and Norwood Pulp and Timber Ltd. The cabin is currently in a “rustic” conditions with some occasional mice. The cabin is equiped with firewood, an axe, a wood stove and an outhouse.
What to expect: The cabin has a wood stove, plenty of wood, and a few cabin tools. You should plan just like a normal backcountry camping trip. You need to filter/treat/boil water, have a sleeping bag and mattress, bring everything you need to cook (including a stove), be prepared for navigation and wilderness emergencies, etc. The cabin is unlocked.
Water: Water can be found in the creek near the cabin. All water should be filtered/treated/boiled.
Winter access (mid-October to mid-June): The 13 km forest service road is not plowed. Typical snow-free road conditions are mid-June to mid-October. In the winter, you can ski, snowshoe or snowmobile the road until the trailhead where only non-motorized activities are allowed.
- Rate: 30 $/night per group of 6 or less
- Distance: 1.5 km (return trip)
- Duration: 1.5 hours (return trip)
- Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
- Elevation: 1190 (90 m gain)
- More info from Caledonia Ramblers
- More Info from BC Parks
Cabin rules
Cabins are user-maintained
- Check in after 1 PM
- Check out before 11 AM
- Quiet time from 10 PM to 7 AM
- PACK OUT EVERYTHING you packed in including: all food and condiments, all empty or partially empty fuel and beverage containers, all packaging, garbage and foamies.
- Dispose of all grey water in the outhouse pit
- Store ALL FOOD in sealed containers or shelves
- Woodshed firewood for cabin stove use only – Use firewood sparingly
- Outside fires are not permitted
- Do not chop wood inside the cabin or on the deck
- Do not burn garbage in the wood stove
- Do not use candles
- Treat water used for consumption
- Ensure cabin is ventilated if cooking with a stove or cook outside if possible
- No smoking or vaping as it is not allowed in BC Parks
- No domestic animals including dogs in the cabin – Pets outside must be under control.
- Do not urinate anywhere other than in the outhouse
- Familiarize yourself with the location of the fire extinguishers and emergency exits
Cabin chores
Leave the cabin cleaner than when you arrived
- Split kindling and chop firewood for next users
- Sweep the floor and clean all surfaces
- Close all windows
- Latch and close the door
- Empty slop bucket into the outhouse
- Advise BC Parks/PGBRS of any noted damage, issues or concerns
Bookings
Rules may change with Public Health Orders
- Maximum stay of 4 nights (please contact us if you need a longer booking)
- School groups and community groups can request advanced bookings
- Some dates have been blocked by BC Parks/PGBRS for cabin maintenance or school groups
- Bookings are not confirmed until credit card payment has been processed
- Bookings/payment is NOT REQUIRED for camping in the Park
Confirmation e-mail
- Immediately after booking you will receive a confirmation e-mail
- Please check your JUNK MAIL/SPAM folder
- Please bring a paper or digital version of this e-mail to the cabin with you
Cancellations and refunds
Full refund 10 days in advance
- You can cancel your booking using the confirmation e-mail
- Free cancellation with full refund 10 days in advance
- No refunds for bookings less than 10 days in advance
- +2.9% credit card processing fee will not be refunded
- No refunds for bad weather or road conditions
- If BC Parks closes the cabins you will receive a full refund