The Juniper Cabin: A Wild Invitation to See The World DifferentlyConsider this your invitation to a different kind of life.Set high in the Sierra, the Juniper Cabin is an exceptional Forest Service cabin overlooking Caples Lake, with sweeping 360-degree views of the surrounding forest and Kirkwood Resort. French doors open onto the deck and front porch, creating an effortless connection between the cabin and the landscape beyond.There is something beautifully uncomplicated about life here. Power comes from a generator. A thoughtfully situated composting outhouse serves the cabin. Beyond that, the essentials are simple: mountains, water, fresh air, and time. This is off-grid living at its most rewarding, where the landscape becomes the amenity.From the cabin, the High Sierra unfolds in every direction. Spend summer days fishing and recreating on Caples Lake, or venture into the surrounding wilderness to discover some of the region’s most spectacular wildflowers, including the trails toward Lake Winnemucca and Schneider Cow Camp. Enjoy dinner at Caples Lake Resort or Sorensen’s, take to the road on the same legendary routes as the Death Ride, or simply return to the porch with a book and nowhere else to be.Because sometimes the greatest luxury is space. Space to wander. Space to be still. Space to notice what is right in front of you.The Juniper Cabin offers a rare opportunity to step away from the ordinary and into a life shaped by the seasons, the mountains, and the extraordinary beauty of the High Sierra.
Property Details
Price:
$520,000
MLS #:
143500
Status:
Active
Beds:
1
Baths:
1
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Forest Service Cabin
Neighborhood:
kirkwood
Listed Date:
Sep 17, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
547
Year Built:
1950
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- Address7 Caples Lake 7 Kirkwood CA
- NeighborhoodKirkwood
- CityKirkwood
- CountyAlpine
- Zip Code95646
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Kirkwood as of Sep 20, 2026
10
Single Family Listed
98
Avg DOM
550
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,300,700
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 7 Caples Lake 7 Kirkwood CA is a Single Family for sale in Kirkwood, CA, 95646. It is listed for $520,000 and features 1 beds, 1 baths, and has approximately 547 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1950. The current price per square foot is $951. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Kirkwood is $550. The average listing price for Single Family in Kirkwood is $1,300,700.
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Kirkwood, CA
