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White Mountains National Recreation Area - Alaska Cabins

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White Mountains National Recreation Area - Alaska Cabins

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is an agency of the Department of Interior in the United States responsible for managing federal land for recreation purposes. The agency governs one-tenth of the total landmass in the nation. A BLM site is a public land set aside for recreation, cattle grazing, wood harvesting, and energy development to ensure resources are protected for current and future use. BLM camping is highly regarded and practiced in Alaska and the whole of America. Guests are required to pay a small fee to access many BLM campgrounds, but some are available at no charge. Search "BLM camping near me" to find BLM sites in your location.

The White Mountains National Recreation Area - Alaska Cabins is a recreation site situated about 76 miles north of Fairbanks between Steese Highway and Elliot Highway. These cabins are in a one-million-acre national recreation area with plenty of space for hiking, fishing, and camping in the summertime. The White Mountains National Recreation Area - Alaska Cabins is a top destination for snowmobiling, skiing, and other winter-related recreational activities in the winter months. It is also peaceful with beautiful views. Denali National Park and Preserve and Kobuk Valley National Park are less than 200 miles from this site. The nearest town, Hughes, is 27 miles away.

What to See and Do

Hiking and Biking

Big Bend Trail

Big Bend Trail starts at mile 14 of the Colorado Creek Trail and connects with the Wickersham Creek Trail. Its highest elevation is 2,687 feet after 5.47 miles. Elevation changes along the trail allow hikers and bikers to have beautiful vistas and see a plethora of flora and fauna.

Length: 15.6 miles

Intensity: Difficult

Trail Creek Trail

Trail Creek trail is hilly with scenic views of the White Mountains and the Alaska range. The trail's highest elevation is 4,064 feet, and it often features spruce trees and blueberries. Look out for thinhorn sheep, which are very common along this trail.

Length: 23.8 miles

Intensity: Easy

Cache Mountain Loop

The Cache Mountain Loop connects with the Fossil Creek Trail and the Trail Creek Trail at the Windy Gap Cabin and Cache Mountain Cabin, respectively. This trail has remarkable views of the White Mountains.

Length: 22.2 miles

Intensity: Moderate

Boating, Fishing, and Swimming

Water leisure activities, particularly boating, fishing, and swimming, are permitted at the White Mountains National Recreation Area - Alaska Cabins on Beaver Creek Wild and Scenic River. Boating is possible on the 127 miles of Beaver Creek flowing through the recreation area. The main fish species you can catch include Arctic grayling, burbot, and northern pike. While swimming is not restricted, it's advisable to swim in safe spots with low water currents and little or no obstacles.

Wildlife Viewing

Black bear, caribou, grizzly bear, moose, Dall sheep, wolves, and wolverines are common animal species in the White Mountains National Recreation Area - Alaska Cabins. Keep an eye on predator birds like hawks, owls, merlin, and kestrel.

Picnicking

There are picnic tables throughout the recreation area and at all campgrounds for picnicking. Some areas have grills and fire rings to add convenience.

Hunting

The White Mountains National Recreation Area - Alaska Cabins permits hunting. The game animals available for hunting include caribou, moose, sheep, and wolverines.

Winter Sports

Dog mushing, skiing, and snowmobiling are common winter sports in the White Mountains National Area. Skijoring and mountain biking are other activities visitors can enjoy in this area.

Stargazing

The White Mountains National Recreation Area - Alaska Cabins is ideal for stargazing. The perfect time to go stargazing is during winter between midnight and the wee hours of the morning when the sky is clear.

Bureau of Land Management Camping

RV Camping

The White Mountains National Recreation Area - Alaska Cabins offers BLM RV camping. This site has three Bureau of Land Management campgrounds with vault toilets, garbage cans, and hand pump wells. The campgrounds also feature picnic tables, a parking section, and fire rings. However, they don't have dump stations. In addition, the White Mountains National Recreation Area - Alaska Cabins has 12 public recreation cabins. The cost of staying in a cabin is $25 per night, and the maximum length of stay is three consecutive days.

Free Camping

Bureau of Land Management free camping is possible in Alaskan BLM sites, but some areas are limited to tent camping. While dispersed camping, guests are prohibited from putting camps and fires within 200 miles of water bodies and trails and in the alpine zones where trees are no taller than eight feet.

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Planning your White Mountains National Recreation Area - Alaska Cabins BLM trip

If you visit the White Mountains National Recreation Area - Alaska Cabins in the winter months, prepare for extreme cold, deep snow, strong winds, and fluctuating weather conditions. Summer guests can expect rain and snow. Pack extra clothes and footwear to help you stay comfortable in the area.

Since camping spaces are limited, it would be best to park RVs in urban areas. Cellphone service is always an issue in the area, so plan accordingly to avoid communication issues. Since the BLM site has wild animals, visitors should keep their eyes open for dangerous animals and avoid approaching them. The nearest town to get food, water, and other supplies is Fairbanks. Before you head out on your trip, check out our blog for all you need to know about BLM camping.

Leave No Trace

The BLM asks guests to cause as little impact as possible on the environment by leaving no trace of their visit. Collect trash and dispose of it properly. Pick up and bury pet and human waste as far away from bodies of water as possible—at least 200 feet. Also, don't put any food, soap, or waste products in water sources. Observe wildlife from a distance, and follow all hunting rules. Share the site respectfully with any other guests you encounter during your visit to the White Mountains National Recreation Area - Alaska Cabins.

White Mountains National Recreation Area - Alaska Cabins Location

The White Mountains National Recreation Area - Alaska Cabins is located more than 70 miles north of Fairbanks. While traveling north, head over to the Steese Highway. A trailhead at Milepost 42 and 57 leads to a few cabins. You can also access some cabins at Milepost 28 and 57 when driving along the Elliott Highway.

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