Eleazar's Cabin

The feel

Eleazar's Cabin overlooks the Wickersham Creek drainage and is reached by a 1-mile spur off the Wickersham Creek Trail. It is a primitive cabin with no water and no electricity, designed primarily for winter use. It holds up to 8 people and has a wood stove.

The surrounding White Mountains area has more than 250 miles of groomed winter trails linking 12 public-use cabins.

What to expect

Layout and setting

One primitive cabin that sleeps up to 8, overlooking the Wickersham Creek drainage.

Check-in and stay

Check-in and checkout are both at 12:00 PM.

Crowds and best time

Designed primarily for winter use.

Fees and reservations

$42 a night. Reservable through recreation.gov up to 30 days out.

Dogs

Pets are allowed.

Hazards

The summer route over the Summit Trail crosses brushy, off-trail terrain.

Bathrooms and water

No running water at the cabin, so bring your own.

Season and access

Primarily winter use. ATVs cannot access the cabin from May 1 to October 14. The Wickersham Creek Trail runs about 11 miles from the Wickersham Dome Trailhead (milepost 28) to the Eleazar's access trail junction, then a 1-mile spur leads to the cabin. Summer access is via the Summit Trail, which needs several miles of off-trail hiking.

Mingo says

Book this for winter, when the groomed trails carry you in. In summer you face several miles of brushy off-trail hiking.

Before you go

• Reserve on recreation.gov, up to 30 days ahead, at $42 a night.
• Drive the Steese Highway to Fox, then the Elliott Highway to the Wickersham Dome Trailhead at milepost 28.
• Bring your own water, since the cabin has no running water.
• Arrive for the 12:00 PM check-in, and plan to check out by 12:00 PM.

Written October 2026. Sources are listed at the end of this page.