The historic Corbin Cabin in the Central District of Shenandoah National Park. This is one of the original mountaineering cabins that existed before establishment of the Park in the 1930s. It is now maintained by the PATC and available for rent to the public.

Originally, the Club built several cabins as bases for work parties to use in developing trails in areas beyond easy commuting distance from Washington, D.C. Others were built by forest rangers and the Civilian Conservation Corps or were the homes of early settlers. Now these structures provide shelter for people who want to escape from urban living for a while, experience the way our forefathers lived, and explore the woods and mountains with less effort than required for backpacking, but with more isolation and privacy than afforded at public campgrounds.PATC currently maintains a total of 33 cabins, with more scheduled to become active in the coming years. Cabins are equipped with all necessary items except food, personal bedding, lights and firewood. There is a wood stove and/or fireplace for cooking inside, plus all necessary pots, pans, plates, cutlery, cups, saucers, glasses, etc. Bunks, mattresses and blankets (one per occupant) up to stated capacity of the cabin are also provided. It is advisable to bring one's own sleeping bag, lanterns and fuel. Broom, ax, saw, first-aid kit and other items necessary for good housekeeping are provided.A select group of cabins are actually full-scale homes with complete plumbing and electricity. "Highacre" is one such structure. Located in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, Highacre is situated literally 100 feet from the famed "Jefferson Rock", whose commanding view caused Thomas Jefferson to claim that it was "worth a voyage across the Atlantic". The view from dining room bay windows in Highacre is no less commanding. Accomodations in our fully equipped "cabins" are identical to our primitive cabins, save for the added convenience of electricity, plumbing, and in some cases, heating.Cabins on government property (such as Shenandoah National Park) are operated and maintained by the PATC through various agreements with the local government agency and are available for rent to the public and club members on a first come, first served basis. Cabins on PATC-owned land are typically reserved for the exclusive use of the club membership.Fees for overnight stays vary from cabin to cabin, however most are significantly less than what is charged for "front-country" accomodations. NOTE: Most cabins can be reached by foot travel only! Other restrictions apply for cabins within Shenandoah National Park.

A complete information guide with photos showing all the cabins in the PATC system is available from the PATC for $6.50 ($5.20 members) plus $2.00 postage and handling plus 5% Virginia sales tax if applicable. You can purchase a copy from PATC's Online Store.