OutReserve

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

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

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

13 Sites Available

Site
Price
🏠 Borealis-LeFevre, Loop: Borealis-LeFevre
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏠 Cache Mountain, Loop: Cache Mountain
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏠 Caribou Bluff, Loop: Caribou Bluff
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏠 Colorado Creek, Loop: Colorado Creek
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏠 Crowberry, Loop: Crowberry
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏠 Eleazars, Loop: Eleazars
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏠 Fred Blixt, Loop: Fred Blixt
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏠 Lee's, Loop: Lee's
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏠 Moose Creek, Loop: Moose Creek
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏠 Richard's, Loop: Richard's
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏠 Windy Gap, Loop: Windy Gap
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏠 Wolf Run, Loop: Wolf Run
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏠 Yeager's, Loop: Yeager's
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (246)

What Guests Are Saying

Reviews for the White Mountains National Recreation Area cabins highlight their cleanliness, comfort, and excellent trail conditions, with many guests praising the beautiful surroundings and well-maintained facilities. While some noted challenges like the availability of dry firewood and minor inconveniences related to the booking process, the overall experience was overwhelmingly positive. Guests appreciated the amenities, fun atmosphere, and the great upkeep by the BLM trail crew.

Review Summary

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246 reviews
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Martin A

Verified

September 17, 2023 Stayed at: Richard's, Loop: Richard's

5

Amazing experience!!

Martin A

Verified

September 17, 2023 Stayed at: Richard's, Loop: Richard's

5

Amazing experience!!

Ida M

Verified

March 18, 2023 Stayed at: Wolf Run, Loop: Wolf Run

5

Visited Wolf Run cabin and had a lovely time. Cabin was perfect, kept warm and cozy all night.

Ida M

Verified

March 18, 2023 Stayed at: Wolf Run, Loop: Wolf Run

5

Visited Wolf Run cabin and had a lovely time. Cabin was perfect, kept warm and cozy all night.

Richard D

Verified

March 16, 2023 Stayed at: Crowberry, Loop: Crowberry

5

Remember that his is an outdoor experience subject to weather that makes travel difficult. The trails are well marked, but you can still lose them in heavy snow and drifts. BLM provides stoves and lanterns, but the fuel, toilet paper, fire wood, etc. is on you. The cabins are well made and warm, and they usually have a view. Be courteous to others and pull over for dog teams and skiers.

Richard D

Verified

March 16, 2023 Stayed at: Crowberry, Loop: Crowberry

5

Remember that his is an outdoor experience subject to weather that makes travel difficult. The trails are well marked, but you can still lose them in heavy snow and drifts. BLM provides stoves and lanterns, but the fuel, toilet paper, fire wood, etc. is on you. The cabins are well made and warm, and they usually have a view. Be courteous to others and pull over for dog teams and skiers.

Anne D

Verified

February 15, 2023 Stayed at: Moose Creek, Loop: Moose Creek

5

Trails were in excellent shape, Moose Creek cabin was warm and snug.

Anne D

Verified

February 15, 2023 Stayed at: Moose Creek, Loop: Moose Creek

5

Trails were in excellent shape, Moose Creek cabin was warm and snug.

Chris G

Verified

February 14, 2023 Stayed at: Borealis-LeFevre, Loop: Borealis-LeFevre

5

BLM does great work maintaining the trails and making sure the tools like axes and saws are in working condition at the cabins. They are responsive to problems pointed out in the journals. Overall, the cabins are a fantastic resource, and they have been appreciated by me by bike, by skis, and by dog team. Thanks BLM!

Chris G

Verified

February 14, 2023 Stayed at: Borealis-LeFevre, Loop: Borealis-LeFevre

5

BLM does great work maintaining the trails and making sure the tools like axes and saws are in working condition at the cabins. They are responsive to problems pointed out in the journals. Overall, the cabins are a fantastic resource, and they have been appreciated by me by bike, by skis, and by dog team. Thanks BLM!

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 65.4275 / -147.243

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: June 4, 2026

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