Best Cabin Camping near North Pole, AK
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Best Cabin Sites Near North Pole, AK (6)
1. Harding Lake State Recreation Area
Salcha, Alaska5 Reviews•30 Photos•22 SavesThe main campground, consisting of 78 vehicle and five walk-in sites, is located in a spruce/birch forest. Many vehicle sites are large enough to accommodate large motor homes or trailers. There is a limit of six people and two vehicles per campsite. Some sites are adjacent to others, allowing groups to park together. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. Firewood can also be purchased at the campground. Please use existing fire rings and picnic tables. Sanitary dump station, free if camping at Harding, $5 fee if dumping without camping.
Additional camping space is now also available for self-contained units week days at the Lakefront day use area and additional camping for up to 10 camp units is available in the Camp Lot camping area, which is located close to the lake.
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- Reservable
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2. Salcha River State Rec Area
Salcha, Alaska1 Review•1 SaveSalcha River State Recreation Site offers campsites, boat launch and a Public-Use Cabin. Winter activities include cross country skiing and snow machining up or down the river (when frozen). Its location makes it a great get away from Fairbanks.
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3. Chena Hot Springs Resort
Eielson AFB, Alaska9 Reviews•68 Photos•19 Saves- Pets
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$20 / night
4. Wickersham Creek Trail Shelter
Ester, Alaska1 ReviewThe Wickersham Creek Trail Shelter was constructed in 1975 by the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) as an emergency shelter for winter recreators. It is available on a first come first served basis and no fees are charged for its use. The 8' x 10' log cabin can sleep two people in bunk beds, and has a wood stove for heat. The shelter is equipped with one small bunk, a cook counter, propane cookstove and lantern, an ax and a bowsaw. The Wickersham Creek Trail Shelter is not accessible by ATV's in the summer. The Wickersham Creek trail summer conditions are poor and boggy and not recommended for hiking. ACTIVITIES Hiking Winter Sports Wildlife Viewing Fire Lookouts/cabins Overnight
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5. Summit Trail Shelter
Ester, Alaska1 ReviewThe Summit Trail Shelter, constructed in 2003, is a 10'x10' log cabin with 1 bunk bed and a table. The cabin is approximately 8 miles from the Wickersham Dome Trailhead adjacent to the Summit Trail and is generally intended for summer use. The small cabin offers emergency shelter during inclement weather, and is on a first come first serve basis. No fees are charged for its use. Unlike the other White Mountains cabins, it has no woodstove. The Summit trail is open to non-motorized use only. ACTIVITIES Hiking Picnicking Winter Sports Wildlife Viewing Fire Lookouts/cabins Overnight
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6. White Mountains National Recreation Area - Alaska Cabins
Be the first to review!Fort Wainwright, Alaska•19 Photos•2 SavesOverview
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.
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. Learn more about current trail conditions or call the Fairbanks District Office at (907) 474-2200. For a winter trails condition report, go to the Trail Update__
Facilities
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. Learn more about current trail conditions or call the Fairbanks District Office at (907) 474-2200. For a winter trails condition report, go to the Trail Update__
Nearby Attractions
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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$42 / night
Recent Cabin Reviews in North Pole
17 Reviews of 6 North Pole Campgrounds
Kristi D.
Legend
Chena Hot Springs Resort
Awesome spot
Awesome to be able to camp at the resort with easy access to the Hot Springs. Dry camping no amenities except a outdoor bathroom. River behind the spots though, spots close together and close to camping. Level spots but wet from rain. Puddles etc....no internet. You got 10 free minutes by the lodge but then you are prompter to start paying. Did get to see the Northern lights so that was a bonus. Missed the ice museum as it said closed for maintenance on the website and when we got there is appeared you could get in by tours. It was too late by that time.
Hot springs are nice but it was chaos! Line to get in and the locker rooms are a nightmare. The springs had a lot of people in them but it wasn't terrible and you could still relax.
Andrew V.
Traveler
Harding Lake State Recreation Area
Fantastic and Clean Campground, Great for Kids
Harding Lake State Recreation Area is a shady and scenic site about twenty minutes from North Pole. The lesser-known and elder cousin of the many water-themed state recreation areas that trace the Richardson Highway from Fairbanks to Delta Junction.
This large and accommodating campground boasts a boat launch into Harding Lake, a baseball field, a large group recreation area near the water, a self-guided nature trail, a trailer dump site, and unpotable bulk water--along with various bathrooms with trash receptacles.
Our family of 5 tent camped in May and had a fantastic weekend. The sandlot-reminiscent baseball field was a rare and magical find that suited our family's wiffleball addiction perfectly. It's like wandering through a moss grove and emerging into a boreal. baseball field. A subarctic Field of Dreams. I also hit two first-pitch homeruns off my 9 and 5 year old--which may or not be related to the magic of this field--but I choose to believe.
The spacious and thoughtfully-designed campground certainly feels beyond its prime--old, unserviceable water pumps (perhaps not yet operable for the season); aspen saplings dotting the baseball infield; and many downed spruces over the nature trail. The posted maps are a little outdated. However, the campground boasted some of the cleanest bathrooms I've ever seen, anywhere-with a very friendly on-site host who came by to chat and kept the facilities in pristine condition. The camping spots are well-placed along the loop to allow for varying degrees of privacy between sites.
Mosquitoes are everywhere in springtime Alaska--please let me know when you find a campground in a birch forest without them. That said, bring all the bug repellant and preventative measures you can muster. I was swarmed by a biblical cloud of man-eating Culicidae when we first pulled in--but they soon dispersed and only became annoying for intermittent periods.
Overall this was a magnificent campground, quiet and clean, with plenty for the kids to do. Fantastic and memorable experience.
Samantha F.
GuideChena Hot Springs Resort
Rustic Cabin Winter Getaway
We came here a month ago in November for a last minute winter getaway. We rented the Forget-me-Not cabin. It’s a dry cabin with an outhouse, but it does have electricity and a DVD player. Just make sure you bring your own DVDs if you plan to use it.
The cabin itself was very rustic and outdated, but a great size for two couples. The provided toaster caught on fire as soon as we turned it on. We told the front desk and they didn’t seem surprised.
Obviously the Hot Springs was the main attraction. It was AMAZING! Definitely a must see. Their restaurant was really good too. No cell service, but WIFI in the main lodge.
Shari G.LegendChena Hot Springs Resort
Forest Camping + Hot Springs = Heaven!
Chena Hot Springs offers a full resort experience with hotel rooms, cabins, restaurants, and a host of activities including soaking in the infamous hot pools. It also offers camping with and without electrical hook-ups in either creek side privacy or open lot RV parking. It is a world-famous destination with shuttle buses to and from Fairbanks daily. You will meet people from all over the world.
Camping and soaking are charged separately, as are any extra experiences like the Ice Museum (glad I did it, not sure I would again). Vault toilets, rubbish and recycling bins, and potable water are all available in the campsite, flush toilets and showers are a part of the pool/hot springs facility. Hiking, biking, boating and fishing are all available close by in addition to the experiences offered by the resort.
The nearest services for groceries are about 45 miles back down the road toward Fairbanks, or North Pole, AK. We camped in the primitive area, which was lovely, forested and right along the creek, but the opportunity for solar power collection was limited by the trees, so plan ahead. We parked in the main lot for awhile to recharge, then took our rig back into the campground. Worked well!
M P.GuideChena Hot Springs Resort
Boondocking with plenty to do
20 a site, dry. There are a few sites that have trees surrounding the sites, offering a bit of privacy. A few sites are open and face the resort and road. Potable water and dump station on grounds. 15 per adult (over 18, per day) to get into the hot springs. Pool and hot tub also available. Hiking trails, fishing in the Beaver Lake, and a tour of the ice castle. Restaurant/bar has great food and all of the workers were congenial. We enjoyed our time and will stay again!
Riley N.LegendChena Hot Springs Resort
Such a cool experience
Defined try the ice museum tour it was so cool! The appletinis are great too. The hot springs were so hot we definitely recommend visiting in cooler weather to really enjoy them
Jill T.LegendChena Hot Springs Resort
A Winter Wonderland
We had so much fun at Chena Hot Springs. There is so much to do! Aurora viewing, cozy cabins, hot springs, pool, Ice Museum, dog sledding, dining, and so much more.
The resort could use a major refresh and there were busloads of tourists when we visited in November, but it is still worth checking out if you can.
The aurora is spectacular and I would love to go back for a trip in the summer.
Tanya B.LegendChena Hot Springs Resort
So worth it-kids not allowed in Hot springs
Kids cannot go in the hot springs This campground is first come first served. If you don’t mind walking, then you can stay anywhere in the campground. If your main reason for visiting is the Hot Springs, then closer to the resort is best. If you are traveling with children, they can go in the swimming pools but not the hot springs them selves which is really why we all go here. I have been here in the dead of winter in the bitter cold and there is nothing like jumping in the Hot Springs even if its overcast. The springs are AMAZING. There are plenty of things to see if you are traveling to or from Anchorage. The pipeline runs up the Richardson Highway, you can tour the ice house, and if you have time a stop at the world famous Skinny Dick’s Halfway Inn is worth a stop and a t-shirt. Cell Service: no Internet: no 2020 Cost: $30 Distance from Anchorage: 426 miles Bug Factor (1 minimal to 10 too many to enjoy): 5
Joe C.
RangerSalcha River State Rec Area
Salcha river
Caught my first fish ever here! It was a catfish I think
- Joe C.Ranger
Summit Trail Shelter
Summit trail shelter
Cool place to relax for a bit
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Wickersham Creek Trail Shelter
Wickersham
Honestly I thought of Stephen King at this spot
- GGibson O.
ScoutHarding Lake State Recreation Area
Incredible!
I go there every year for a couple months, pretty nice
- Samantha M.Ranger
Harding Lake State Recreation Area
Mosquitoville
This was a nice campground with a friendly couple hosting. The spaces were spaced out with privacy trees. I think we scored one of the best spots number 11. The mosquitoes were unbearable outside and in 73 degree weather you needed to be completely covered. The water was so high that the only water play area was the boat launch area. The kids still had a great time but I would check the water level before coming back. There is a dump station, water, and plenty of bathrooms throughout the campground. It is a party campground for water activities so expect noise well after 2am. There are no electric hookups. The closest store is about 10 minutes down the road and has your basic essentials. There are other lakes to visit within an hour radius which makes this a fun location. There is a baseball/soccer field on site which was a lot of fun for the children to run off so energy and it wasn’t very buggy. The water pump was turned off due to Covid19. There’s a water toys rental by the boat launch that offers paddle boats, canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards $25/2 hours or $35 for all day. They are only open Friday-Sunday or by appointment.
- Ioan P.Legend
Chena Hot Springs Resort
Very nice
Very relaxing place
- JJavier V.Scout
Chena Hot Springs Resort
Amazing!
I live here and completely recommend a visit our way :)
- Samantha M.Ranger
Harding Lake State Recreation Area
Swim area
This was a campground with a fun water area for the children. There was a boat launch and water that we could walk very far out in with the children. There were about 70-80 site options, nice walking/bike trails, picnic areas, fire rings, water play area. It felt like there were plenty of camping options with privacy. There were plenty of opportunities to view wildlife as moose came running through our campsite. There was a field through the woods that people were playing softball in late which was fun to watch. I feel like this was a pretty basic campground but the children loved getting into the water.
- Kayla A.Guide
Harding Lake State Recreation Area
Quiet, clean campground in Alaska
Beautiful campground with much to do all around. The Kenai Fjords National Park is close distance.
Guide to North Pole
Cabin camping near North Pole, Alaska offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying the comforts of home. With stunning landscapes and a variety of activities, it's an ideal getaway for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
Cabin campers appreciate these amenities
- At Chena Hot Springs Resort, guests can enjoy rustic cabins with access to hot springs, a restaurant, and various outdoor activities.
Some prices for cabin camping range from $20 to $15 per adult
- The Chena Hot Springs Resort offers dry camping options at $20 per site, with additional fees for hot springs access.
Cabins are available at White Mountains National Recreation Area
- Experience the tranquility of the White Mountains National Recreation Area - Alaska Cabins, where you can enjoy a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular cabin campsite near North Pole, AK?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near North Pole, AK is Harding Lake State Recreation Area with a 4.4-star rating from 5 reviews.
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