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

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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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Susan K

Verified

January 4, 2021 Stayed at: Moose Creek, Loop: Moose Creek

5

The opportunities we have to be able to go into the White Mountains and use the recreational use shelters and cabins is such a wonderful way to experience the beauty of Alaska!

Howard W

Verified

January 1, 2021 Stayed at: Borealis-LeFevre, Loop: Borealis-LeFevre

4

Had a great Holiday Weekend. Too Bad The Online system never let me print permits. What a waste of money on booking fees that I never had to pay when booking in person or over the phone. I severely dislike the new booking system.

Howard W

Verified

January 1, 2021 Stayed at: Borealis-LeFevre, Loop: Borealis-LeFevre

4

Had a great Holiday Weekend. Too Bad The Online system never let me print permits. What a waste of money on booking fees that I never had to pay when booking in person or over the phone. I severely dislike the new booking system.

Craig M

Verified

December 31, 2020 Stayed at: Eleazars, Loop: Eleazars

5

Nice cabin with a view across Wickersham Creek.

Craig M

Verified

December 31, 2020 Stayed at: Eleazars, Loop: Eleazars

5

Nice cabin with a view across Wickersham Creek.

Jessica P

Verified

December 29, 2020 Stayed at: Eleazars, Loop: Eleazars

5

This is a lovely cabin, and the trails were in good shape. There was no surplus of wood so if you are on a snowmachine consider bringing wood from somewhere else. FYI to the BLM caretakers, the axe and saws are dull. The top hinge pin of the door of the wood stove is broken and the door tries to fall off when you open it. It is nicely appointed with a lantern and a cooking stove, that both run on Coleman gas cannisters. Very cozy and comfortable and great views. Thanks to everyone who works hard to keep it nice! :)

Jessica P

Verified

December 29, 2020 Stayed at: Eleazars, Loop: Eleazars

5

This is a lovely cabin, and the trails were in good shape. There was no surplus of wood so if you are on a snowmachine consider bringing wood from somewhere else. FYI to the BLM caretakers, the axe and saws are dull. The top hinge pin of the door of the wood stove is broken and the door tries to fall off when you open it. It is nicely appointed with a lantern and a cooking stove, that both run on Coleman gas cannisters. Very cozy and comfortable and great views. Thanks to everyone who works hard to keep it nice! :)

Alyssa E

Verified

December 28, 2020 Stayed at: Colorado Creek, Loop: Colorado Creek

5

Be careful on skis with some areas of overflow, wood was stocked and we were sure happy as it was -18F when we arrived with a strong NE wind.

Alyssa E

Verified

December 28, 2020 Stayed at: Colorado Creek, Loop: Colorado Creek

5

Be careful on skis with some areas of overflow, wood was stocked and we were sure happy as it was -18F when we arrived with a strong NE wind.

Denis G

Verified

December 19, 2020 Stayed at: Wolf Run, Loop: Wolf Run

5

There was wood split and inside when we arrived. It was -25 degrees F so we needed a fire quickly! It was clean, well maintained, good lantern and stove, and a stockpile of wood. We stayed warm and had fun. The trail report said the trail to Windy Gap cabin had not been broken, but it had been and 3 of us rode there one day and back. Outhouse was in good order. Recommend bringing propane cylinders and mantles for the lantern. Trail was bumpy and drifted, but certainly passable

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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