45 Cozy Cabins and Lodges for your Winter Getaway

Old fire lookouts, cozy backcountry cabins and yurts, and small mountain resorts are peppered across the hardest to reach places—half the fun is setting out to find them. In most cases, weathered walls harken back to a different era altogether, and usually the flatware matches. There’s absolutely no tastier way to have morning coffee than out of the old enamel percolator that occupies almost every wilderness kitchen.

In the winter, these places become exceptionally coveted. The ones offering the most spectacular views are either first-come, first-served or operate on a reservation system. In both cases the early bird gets the worm: Only those willing to get an alpine start can lay claim to a prize like Devil’s Peak Lookout, while the calendar fills up soon after annual booking begins for places like the Tilly Jane A-Frame. In almost every last case, the payoff is well worth the effort.

Below you’ll find a less-than comprehensive list of the West Coast’s cozy cabins and lodges. Be sure to check availability and conditions before you go; sadly some have had to cease operations due to lack of funding or vandalism. As always, ensuring your party leaves no trace enables these magical places to remain in use for winters to come.