White Mountains National Recreation Area - Alaska Cabins

A log cabin sits on a ridge surrounded by mountains
A snowmobile riders crosses a big meadow with mountains in the distance.
Rocky outcrops protrude from snow-covered mountains
A frozen river and mountains under a blue sky
A man snowshoes from a log cabin

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Sleeping Capacity Sleeping Capacity
Kitchen Kitchen

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

13 total sites

Cabins

13 sites

About White Mountains National Recreation Area - Alaska Cabins

Located just an hour's drive from Fairbanks, Alaska, the one-million-acre White Mountains National Recreation Area offers stunning scenery, peaceful solitude and outstanding opportunities for year-round recreation including hiking, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, skiing, wildlife and scenic viewing. There are 13 beautiful log cabins throughout the White Mountains offering many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Be sure to carry your cabin permit at all times while in the White Mountains National Recreation Area. Also located in the White Mountains National Recreation Area are two trail shelters that are available on a first-come, first-served basis only.

Number of accommodations: 13

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Pet friendly Pet friendly
Sleeping Capacity Sleeping Capacity
Kitchen Kitchen
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Firewood Available
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Safety and Security

Safety and Security

  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Smoke Alarms
  • First Aid Kits
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly

Cabin Interior

  • Sleeping Capacity
  • Kitchen
  • Heating
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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13 Sites Available

Site
Price
🏠 Borealis-LeFevre, Loop: Borealis-LeFevre Cabin
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🏠 Cache Mountain, Loop: Cache Mountain Cabin
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🏠 Caribou Bluff, Loop: Caribou Bluff Cabin
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🏠 Colorado Creek, Loop: Colorado Creek Cabin
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🏠 Crowberry, Loop: Crowberry Cabin
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🏠 Eleazars, Loop: Eleazars Cabin
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🏠 Fred Blixt, Loop: Fred Blixt Cabin
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🏠 Lee's, Loop: Lee's Cabin
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🏠 Moose Creek, Loop: Moose Creek Cabin
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🏠 Richard's, Loop: Richard's Cabin
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🏠 Windy Gap, Loop: Windy Gap Cabin
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🏠 Wolf Run, Loop: Wolf Run Cabin
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🏠 Yeager's, Loop: Yeager's Cabin
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly

Reviews (249)

What Guests Are Saying

The reviews for White Mountains National Recreation Area cabins highlight a clean and cozy atmosphere with well-maintained amenities and excellent trail conditions, making for enjoyable stays. Guests appreciate the community spirit of leaving firewood and the presence of bear spray, enhancing safety and comfort. Some minor issues include mosquitoes and the need for additional firewood, but overall, many express a strong desire to return to these beautiful cabins.

Review Summary

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Eyal S

Verified

January 22, 2022 Stayed at: Eleazars, Loop: Eleazars

5

The cabin experience was great. Keep track of the weather, Facebook BLM, and public trail reports, and sometimes worth calling the staff that grooms the trail for a detailed report.

Tamara R

Verified

January 21, 2022 Stayed at: Eleazars, Loop: Eleazars

5

Three groomers preceded me on the trail, so that was extremely appreciated, but it would have been excellent even without that. My only recommendation would be for everyone to bring their own hand saw, as the resident tools are too dull to use. And toilet paper.....

Tamara R

Verified

January 21, 2022 Stayed at: Eleazars, Loop: Eleazars

5

Three groomers preceded me on the trail, so that was extremely appreciated, but it would have been excellent even without that. My only recommendation would be for everyone to bring their own hand saw, as the resident tools are too dull to use. And toilet paper.....

kenneth c

Verified

January 20, 2022 Stayed at: Cache Mountain, Loop: Cache Mountain

2

It took 10 hours to get to the cabin ,via the white mountain trail. There was no firewood and the wood stove needs rope to seal the door for more even heat. Otherwise the country is beautiful and enjoy being there.

kenneth c

Verified

January 20, 2022 Stayed at: Cache Mountain, Loop: Cache Mountain

2

It took 10 hours to get to the cabin ,via the white mountain trail. There was no firewood and the wood stove needs rope to seal the door for more even heat. Otherwise the country is beautiful and enjoy being there.

James H

Verified

January 9, 2022 Stayed at: Richard's, Loop: Richard's

5

Great cabin and trails were nice. We enjoyed our stay. Looking forward to the next trip

James H

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January 9, 2022 Stayed at: Richard's, Loop: Richard's

5

Great cabin and trails were nice. We enjoyed our stay. Looking forward to the next trip

Duane C

Verified

January 1, 2022 Stayed at: Cache Mountain, Loop: Cache Mountain

5

Catch mountain cabin, very nice place. Nice place to stay after a da6 in the cold.

Duane C

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January 1, 2022 Stayed at: Cache Mountain, Loop: Cache Mountain

5

Catch mountain cabin, very nice place. Nice place to stay after a da6 in the cold.

Paul W

Verified

December 29, 2021 Stayed at: Fred Blixt, Loop: Fred Blixt

5

Fantastic cabin, stayed warm extremely long, even in cold weather. We were up looking for Caribou in the Forty-Mile White Mountains herd. Although we were unsuccessful, the cabin made the trip much more enjoyable. There was a propane stove, lantern, pots, and a woodstove. It was tidy and delightful! What's more, it snowed the first day of our three night stay, and a plow truck had cleared the access all the way to the cabin by the second day!

Location White Mountains National Recreation Area - Alaska Cabins

Address:
222 University Ave
Fairbanks, AK, 99709
United States

Highway access

The campground is accessible via the Steese Highway and Elliott Highway, both of which are significant routes in the area. The Steese Highway has trailheads at Milepost 42 and 57 for accessing the cabins.

Elevation: 538 feet

Policies & Rules

General

  • The cabins must be reserved prior to use.
  • You must have your permit with you during your stay. Print your email confirmation as proof of reservation or have it accessible on your smart phone.
  • Dog owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs, including straw.
  • Pack out what you bring in.
  • Please leave dry firewood inside cabin for the next user.
  • Discharging of firearms is prohibited within 1/4 mile of the cabin and across trails.
  • Please close the cabin windows, shutters, outhouse doors, and cabin when leaving.
  • The BLM strives to maintain cabin tools and equipment in good working order, but visitors should be prepared to be self-sufficient. Cabin Amenities: Bunks, table/benches, cooking area, storage loft, woodstove for heating, ax, bowsaw, propane cookstove, outhouse, broom/dust pan, shovel and rake, smoke detector and a fire extinguisher (Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring their own required amenities not included at the cabin).
  • The cabin does not have electricity, or running water. Visitors must bring their own food, water or water treatment system, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, matches, utensils, toilet paper, first aid kit, 2 AA batteries for the smoke detector, 1-pound propane bottles for the cook stove, and garbage bags.
  • Standing dead wood may be available nearby for cutting firewood. It is advised to bring your own firewood to assure you have some when you arrive. Please report missing or broken items to BLM.
  • Reservations: The cabin must be reserved in advance and paid for when you make your reservation. Stays are limited to three consecutive nights per cabin. Reservations cost $42 per night plus a rec.gov fee of $8 and may be made up to 45 days in advance. Reservations are from noon to noon. Weekends and holidays are times of peak use. A computer terminal will be available at the Fairbanks District Office for those individuals lacking computer access to make reservations online.
  • Please visit the BLM's White Mountain National Recreation Area website for a larger map suitable for online viewing or printing.
  • https://www.blm.gov/visit/white-mountains/ Scroll to the bottom of the page for Trail Conditions updates.

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Last updated: September 12, 2026

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