Lee's Cabin

The feel

This BLM log cabin looks out over the White Mountains and the Wickersham Creek valley to the north. It is about 7 miles from the Wickersham Dome trailhead, and it is one of the most popular cabins in the trail system because it is close to the road system.

It is primitive, with no running water and no electricity. A woodstove, bunks and a table are inside, and a woodshed and an outhouse stand outside. In winter people come for snowmobiling, dog mushing and skiing, and in summer for hiking and ATV riding.

What to expect

Layout and setting

One cabin that sleeps up to 8, with bunks, a table and a woodstove. A woodshed and an outhouse are on site.

Check-in and stay

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

Crowds and best time

One of the most popular cabins in the trail system because it is close to the road system.

Parking and rig size

Park at the Wickersham Dome trailhead, where the Wickersham Trail starts.

Fees and reservations

$42/night. Reserve on recreation.gov up to 30 days out.

Dogs

Pets are allowed.

Cell signal

Limited.

Bathrooms and water

An outhouse is on site. No running water, so bring your own drinking water.

Season and access

Open year-round and readily accessible in summer as well as winter. About 7 miles from the Wickersham Dome trailhead on the Wickersham Trail.

Mingo says

Either season works here, so choose by what you want to do. Pick winter for skiing and mushing, or summer for hiking.

Before you go

• Bring your own firewood; it is hard to find near the cabin.
• Book on recreation.gov up to 30 days ahead; the fee is $42/night.
• From Fairbanks, take the Steese Highway north through Fox, then the Elliot Highway north to the Wickersham Dome trailhead.
• Campfires are allowed.

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