Brent Deputy Ranger Cabin

Brent Deputy Ranger Cabin is a one-room open-concept log cabin for two on a pine-treed peninsula off Cedar Lake’s north shore. It’s a separate, smaller place than Brent Ranger Cabin nearby. Book this for a rustic overnight stay; it isn’t a public museum or drop-in interior visit. The cabin faces east over the lake.

The single room has a bunk, with a double mattress below and a single above, plus a table, loveseat and chair. The outdoor kitchen has a propane barbecue and two-burner stove, and a small solar fridge; propane is supplied. There’s a propane heater and solar lighting, but no running water, indoor bathroom, electricity or cell service. A closed-in vault toilet is a short walk away, and drinking water is at Brent Campground, so bring a container. One vehicle can park at the cabin.

Built from white and red pine logs, the cabin later housed the deputy ranger. Accounts disagree about what it started as: one places it among the 1932 ranger headquarters buildings, while another says the cabin began as an ice house in the 1930s. It was restored between 2005 and 2010 and reopened as rental accommodation.

You can drive to the cabin from Brent Road, a gravel road running about 40 km south from Highway 17. Pick up the key at the Brent Permit Office. This is a self-catering stay, so use the outdoor kitchen rather than expecting food service at the cabin.