Fodor's Expert Review Public-Use Cabins
222 University Ave., Fairbanks, Alaska, 99709, USA
The Bureau of Land Management runs 12 public-use cabins in the White Mountains National Recreation Area and one road-accessible cabin on the Elliot Highway, with 300 miles of interconnecting trails. Designed primarily for winter use by dog mushers, snowmachiners (snowmobilers), and cross-country skiers, cabins provide shelter for summer backpackers, although summer access is limited by mountainous and boggy terrain. The cabins have bunk beds, wood stoves, tables, and chairs.
PROS
- remote locations allow for an intimate experience with the land
- may be reserved up to 30 days in advance
- a true Alaskan experience
CONS
- printed-out permits required
- most are inaccessible during summer
- three-night maximum stay
HOTEL INFO
Phones:
907-474–2200
HOTEL DETAILS
12 cabins
Rate Includes: No Meals
Rate Includes: No Meals