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.
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Site mix
| Cabins | 15 |
Site guide
14 sites in 14 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borealis-LeFevre | Borealis-LeFevre | 8 / – | Yes |
| Cache Mountain | Cache Mountain | 8 / – | Yes |
| Caribou Bluff | Caribou Bluff | 6 / – | Yes |
| Colorado Creek | Colorado Creek | 8 / – | Yes |
| Crowberry | Crowberry | 8 / – | Yes |
| Eleazars | Eleazars | 8 / – | Yes |
| Fred Blixt | Fred Blixt | 6 / – | Yes |
| Lee's | Lee's | 8 / – | Yes |
| Moose Creek | Moose Creek | 8 / – | Yes |
| Richard's | Richard's | 8 / – | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
The White Mountains National Recreation Area offers 250 miles of maintained winter trails and 13 public recreation cabins and two trail shelters surrounded by jagged limestone mountains and cliffs, high mountain passes, and broad, rounded valleys. Whether you choose to explore by ski, snowshoe, snowmobile, or dog team, you'll find crisp, clean air, dazzling views, and if you're lucky, shimmering northern lights against a star-studded sky. Many of the trails used for winter travel may be difficult to travel during the summer due to wet, muddy conditions or difficult water crossings. To protect sensitive resources, vehicles must remain on BLM routes designated for their use unless traveling in an area designated open to cross-country motorized travel. The entire area is open to all forms of non-motorized use, so feel free to explore off-trail. The most popular places to ride OHVs are in the Nome Creek tailings and the Quartz Creek Trail. Most of the cabins become difficult to reach in the summer, but a few are regularly used such as Fred Blixt Cabin and Lee’s Cabin.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
Traveling north from Fairbanks, take the Steese Highway on through Fox. There is a trailhead at Milepost 42 and 57 of the Steese Highway to access some of the cabins. Traveling north on the Elliott Highway from Fox, there are two trailheads at Milepost 28 and 57 of the Elliott Highway to access the White Mountains from the west side.
| Nearest town | Fairbanks, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 65.4275° N, 147.2434° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedFreeman Road Rx
41 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Explore
Other campgrounds nearby
Recreation
Winter visitors travel by ski, snowshoe, dog team, fat bike and snowmobile to enjoy the 12 public-use cabins and 250 miles of maintained trails that make the White Mountains one of Interior Alaska's premier winter destinations. The cabins must be reserved up to 30 days in advance. There are two trail shelters that are on a first come-first served basis, are free of charge and not reservable. In Summer, visitors to the White Mountains pan for gold, fish, hike and camp under Alaska's midnight sun. The Nome Creek Road provides access to two campgrounds, trails, a gold-panning area and a departure point for float trips on Beaver Creek Wild and Scenic River.
Nearby
The cabins are surrounded by vast amounts of land you can venture on to and view the scenery around the area.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at White Mountains National Recreation Area - Alaska Cabins?
Sites at White Mountains National Recreation Area - Alaska Cabins are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at White Mountains National Recreation Area - Alaska Cabins?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does White Mountains National Recreation Area - Alaska Cabins have?
15 sites, including 15 cabins.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at White Mountains National Recreation Area - Alaska Cabins?
Yes, pets are allowed at White Mountains National Recreation Area - Alaska Cabins. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at White Mountains National Recreation Area - Alaska Cabins?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
What is there to do at White Mountains National Recreation Area - Alaska Cabins?
Winter visitors travel by ski, snowshoe, dog team, fat bike and snowmobile to enjoy the 12 public-use cabins and 250 miles of maintained trails that make the White Mountains one of Interior Alaska's premier winter destinations. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to White Mountains National Recreation Area - Alaska Cabins?
Fairbanks, Alaska. The cabins are surrounded by vast amounts of land you can venture on to and view the scenery around the area.
Source: Getting there
What if White Mountains National Recreation Area - Alaska Cabins is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Ophir Creek Campground (6.1 mi, partly first-come), Mount Prindle Campground (19.1 mi, partly first-come), and Cripple Creek Campground (20.1 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby