20 Best Cabin Rentals Near Fairbanks, AK, US 2026

Whether road-tripping to the Arctic Circle in search of the Northern Lights, rafting along the Chena River, or zipping through the wilderness on a dog sled or snowmobile—Fairbanks is well versed in outdoor adventures. If the wild landscapes and sub-zero temperatures make you think twice about camping, a cabin rental is an ideal compromise, and you'll find plenty of options around Fairbanks. Rent a cabin right by the entrance to the Denali National Park & Preserve, book a fully furnished log cabin near the Chena Hot Springs, or check into a cozy mountain lodge in the heart of the White Mountains National Recreation Area. Camper cabins are also available year-round at the Chena River State Recreation Area, Delta Junction Area State Park, and Lower Chatanika State Recreation Area, so you can camp out beneath the Midnight Sun from April through August or beneath the Alaskan stars through winter.

92% (36) • 14 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Fairbanks

Boreal Forest Cabin

1. Boreal Forest Cabin

100%

(2)

6.9mi from Fairbanks · 1 site · Lodging

Tucked away in a beautiful forest of birch and spruce, our Hytte offers a thoughtful space to rest and explore. It is a one room main space with a queen size bed. There is an optional single air mattress in the cabinet that can be put on the floor for another adult or child if needed. The furnishings have been thoughtfully curated to be minimalist, warm and peaceful. Many items are vintage or made by us. We have purposefully chosen amenities that are low waste and environmentally conscious. There is a countertop and sink with a double burner cooktop for simple meals. Eating utensils, cups, plates and bowls are on the shelves above. We have a Fellow pour over coffee setup with a handheld Snowpeak grinder for a lovely hot cup of coffee! A mini fridge is situated in the cabinet below the counter. Seating for two also in the main room. The bathroom has a shower and sink space with a composting toilet. Instructions for use of the composting toilet are conveniently placed on the wall next to it for ease of use:) Our place has all the comfort essentials and we’re continually working on adding amenities. As a welcome to our guests, we provide fresh eggs from our flock of chickens, homemade granola, milk, fresh fruit, coffee and tea! Please feel free to clarify any needs or questions before booking! Nearby highlights: Chena Hot Springs Resort Aurora Point Angel Rocks Trail Denali NP 2 hours away HooDoo Brewery Lat 65 Brewery Lichen shop UAF Ski Trails Birch Hill recreation area ski trails Equinox Marathon!! September 20 8am start time Community BBQ at finish line!

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from

$126

/ night

Sven's Basecamp Hostel

2. Sven's Basecamp Hostel

75%

(12)

4.6mi from Fairbanks · 123 sites · Tents, Lodging

Sven's Basecamp Hostel is a small hostel that's open to campers and travelers from all over the world. It is owned and run by Sven, who came to Alaska from Switzerland when he was 21. He has run the hostel for 9 years now and loves meeting people traveling to Alaska!Learn more about this land:Pitch your tent in our on-property forest! We have unlimited space for campers, and can't wait to meet you and hear your stories. We are a traveler's hostel with plenty of room for tent campers, so expect to meet people from all over the world. You will have access to 3 flush toilets, a sink area, coin-operated showers (25 cents per minute), a full kitchen with a stove, microwave, and refrigerators, and a community fire pit. We will also have an on-site coffee shop opening on July 1, 2021.

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from

$25

/ night

The Coop Camp

3. The Coop Camp

98%

(33)

47mi from Fairbanks · 4 sites · Lodging

Nearly five acres surrounded by pristine Alaska-state land, and within short trekking distance of the famous Nenana river. Toghotthele mountain stands nearby, with some impressive hiking trails to be explored! The Tanana River is in short driving distance (3 miles) of the Coop Camp, as is shopping, a cultural museum and historical centers.

Pets

Toilets

Campfires

from

$119

/ night

Salcha River State Recreation Site

4. Salcha River State Recreation Site

7 sites · Salcha, Alaska

Discover the serene beauty of Salcha River State Recreation Site.

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Beaulieu Cabin

5. Beaulieu Cabin

11mi from Fairbanks · 1 site · Lodging

The Beaulieu — beautiful place — cabin sits on a ridge with views of the Alaska Range, Alaska Railroad, and opportunities to catch the Aurora. 5 minutes to Moose Mountain and 20 to the top of Murphy Dome, this stay gives rural Fairbanks living at its best. The cabin has a live roof that keeps it warm in winter and cool in summer. Note this is a classic Fairbanks dry cabin, meaning there’s no running water. Water for cooking and drinking is provided, as well as an outhouse.

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$96

/ night

Dragonfly Cabin

6. Dragonfly Cabin

5.4mi from Fairbanks · 1 site · Lodging

This cozy, pet-friendly tiny home is located on 90 acres of private woodlands only 15 minutes from the airport and major shopping centers and only 5 minutes from the University. All of the woodwork, metalwork, and furniture was handbuilt by us and our friends and it has wifi, a full kitchen, and outhouse. Designed for the adventurous who appreciate craft and want to experience the Fairbanks lifestyle, the trails to our woods begin right outside your door for you and your pets to explore! You can watch the aurora from the warmth of your bed, from the fire pit, or from one of the clearings in the woods a few minutes' walk away with your furry friends. You can ski on our trails in winter or walk them in summer (be prepared for wet feet!) and discover the fascinating complexity of the ecosystem here. Here you can also see the impacts of climate change on our landscape firsthand, as the permafrost in our woods is melting, causing deep depressions and tilting trees. The cabin likely has everything you need for cooking including a hot plate, microwave, small oven, pots and pans, utensils, etc. There is water at the sink from a cistern and bucket underneath that must be emptied when full. The is no indoor toilet, but a comfortable, clean outhouse is only a few steps from your door. There is also no shower, but the laundromat only a few miles away has private showers for only a few dollars. Pets are welcome! We do ask that they not sleep in the bed as pet hair can be impossible to remove from sheets, that you do not leave your pets unattended in the cabin, and that you pick up after them. You can walk them off leash in our woods, though keep in mind there are lots of squirrels, bunnies, and other wildlife that live there, and we ask you keep them on leash if walking within our neighborhood. The cabin is only a block away from a bus stop as well as a bike trail that will take you into the heart of town.

Pets

Toilets

Campfires

from

$65

/ night

Whether road-tripping to the Arctic Circle in search of the Northern Lights, rafting along the Chena River, or zipping through the wilderness on a dog sled or snowmobile—Fairbanks is well versed in outdoor adventures. If the wild landscapes and sub-zero temperatures make you think twice about camping, a cabin rental is an ideal compromise, and you'll find plenty of options around Fairbanks. Rent a cabin right by the entrance to the Denali National Park & Preserve, book a fully furnished log cabin near the Chena Hot Springs, or check into a cozy mountain lodge in the heart of the White Mountains National Recreation Area. Camper cabins are also available year-round at the Chena River State Recreation Area, Delta Junction Area State Park, and Lower Chatanika State Recreation Area, so you can camp out beneath the Midnight Sun from April through August or beneath the Alaskan stars through winter.

92% (36) • 14 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Fairbanks

Boreal Forest Cabin

1. Boreal Forest Cabin

100%

(2)

6.9mi from Fairbanks · 1 site · Lodging

Tucked away in a beautiful forest of birch and spruce, our Hytte offers a thoughtful space to rest and explore. It is a one room main space with a queen size bed. There is an optional single air mattress in the cabinet that can be put on the floor for another adult or child if needed. The furnishings have been thoughtfully curated to be minimalist, warm and peaceful. Many items are vintage or made by us. We have purposefully chosen amenities that are low waste and environmentally conscious. There is a countertop and sink with a double burner cooktop for simple meals. Eating utensils, cups, plates and bowls are on the shelves above. We have a Fellow pour over coffee setup with a handheld Snowpeak grinder for a lovely hot cup of coffee! A mini fridge is situated in the cabinet below the counter. Seating for two also in the main room. The bathroom has a shower and sink space with a composting toilet. Instructions for use of the composting toilet are conveniently placed on the wall next to it for ease of use:) Our place has all the comfort essentials and we’re continually working on adding amenities. As a welcome to our guests, we provide fresh eggs from our flock of chickens, homemade granola, milk, fresh fruit, coffee and tea! Please feel free to clarify any needs or questions before booking! Nearby highlights: Chena Hot Springs Resort Aurora Point Angel Rocks Trail Denali NP 2 hours away HooDoo Brewery Lat 65 Brewery Lichen shop UAF Ski Trails Birch Hill recreation area ski trails Equinox Marathon!! September 20 8am start time Community BBQ at finish line!

Pets

Toilets

Showers

from

$126

/ night

Sven's Basecamp Hostel

2. Sven's Basecamp Hostel

75%

(12)

4.6mi from Fairbanks · 123 sites · Tents, Lodging

Sven's Basecamp Hostel is a small hostel that's open to campers and travelers from all over the world. It is owned and run by Sven, who came to Alaska from Switzerland when he was 21. He has run the hostel for 9 years now and loves meeting people traveling to Alaska!Learn more about this land:Pitch your tent in our on-property forest! We have unlimited space for campers, and can't wait to meet you and hear your stories. We are a traveler's hostel with plenty of room for tent campers, so expect to meet people from all over the world. You will have access to 3 flush toilets, a sink area, coin-operated showers (25 cents per minute), a full kitchen with a stove, microwave, and refrigerators, and a community fire pit. We will also have an on-site coffee shop opening on July 1, 2021.

Pets

Toilets

Campfires

from

$25

/ night

The Coop Camp

3. The Coop Camp

98%

(33)

47mi from Fairbanks · 4 sites · Lodging

Nearly five acres surrounded by pristine Alaska-state land, and within short trekking distance of the famous Nenana river. Toghotthele mountain stands nearby, with some impressive hiking trails to be explored! The Tanana River is in short driving distance (3 miles) of the Coop Camp, as is shopping, a cultural museum and historical centers.

Pets

Toilets

Campfires

from

$119

/ night

Salcha River State Recreation Site

4. Salcha River State Recreation Site

7 sites · Salcha, Alaska

Discover the serene beauty of Salcha River State Recreation Site.

Pets

Toilets

Campfires

Beaulieu Cabin

5. Beaulieu Cabin

11mi from Fairbanks · 1 site · Lodging

The Beaulieu — beautiful place — cabin sits on a ridge with views of the Alaska Range, Alaska Railroad, and opportunities to catch the Aurora. 5 minutes to Moose Mountain and 20 to the top of Murphy Dome, this stay gives rural Fairbanks living at its best. The cabin has a live roof that keeps it warm in winter and cool in summer. Note this is a classic Fairbanks dry cabin, meaning there’s no running water. Water for cooking and drinking is provided, as well as an outhouse.

Toilets

Wifi

Potable water

from

$96

/ night

Dragonfly Cabin

6. Dragonfly Cabin

5.4mi from Fairbanks · 1 site · Lodging

This cozy, pet-friendly tiny home is located on 90 acres of private woodlands only 15 minutes from the airport and major shopping centers and only 5 minutes from the University. All of the woodwork, metalwork, and furniture was handbuilt by us and our friends and it has wifi, a full kitchen, and outhouse. Designed for the adventurous who appreciate craft and want to experience the Fairbanks lifestyle, the trails to our woods begin right outside your door for you and your pets to explore! You can watch the aurora from the warmth of your bed, from the fire pit, or from one of the clearings in the woods a few minutes' walk away with your furry friends. You can ski on our trails in winter or walk them in summer (be prepared for wet feet!) and discover the fascinating complexity of the ecosystem here. Here you can also see the impacts of climate change on our landscape firsthand, as the permafrost in our woods is melting, causing deep depressions and tilting trees. The cabin likely has everything you need for cooking including a hot plate, microwave, small oven, pots and pans, utensils, etc. There is water at the sink from a cistern and bucket underneath that must be emptied when full. The is no indoor toilet, but a comfortable, clean outhouse is only a few steps from your door. There is also no shower, but the laundromat only a few miles away has private showers for only a few dollars. Pets are welcome! We do ask that they not sleep in the bed as pet hair can be impossible to remove from sheets, that you do not leave your pets unattended in the cabin, and that you pick up after them. You can walk them off leash in our woods, though keep in mind there are lots of squirrels, bunnies, and other wildlife that live there, and we ask you keep them on leash if walking within our neighborhood. The cabin is only a block away from a bus stop as well as a bike trail that will take you into the heart of town.

Pets

Toilets

Campfires

from

$65

/ night

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Huglyn

August 2025

With kids

1 night at Boreal Forest Cabin

Our family loved this cozy, well-curated space. Rebekah was quick to respond and super accommodating with our 2am arrival. The mattress was nice and firm- much appreciated as we needed the good night sleep. We easily adjusted the temperature to suit our needs and thoroughly appreciated the eggs and granola. ❤️ I wish we got a chance to spend more time here but will add it to our list for future travels.

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Nora

July 2025

1 night at Boreal Forest Cabin

An incredible forest stay! It has everything you need for cooking and your morning coffee. Best of all are the cozy and warm vibes & homemade goodies from Rebekah! Highly recommend!