Remote Man Camp / Workforce Housing
Nome is the hub of the Bering Straits region, with a gold mining economy and a regional Native corporation headquartered there, and projects on the Seward Peninsula need camps. Remote workforce housing leads our Nome rentals.
See remote man camp & workforce housing models & specs →Nome Emergencies on the Bering Sea
Nome has a subarctic climate bordering on tundra, with long, very cold winters and short, cool summers moderated by the coast, and a series of fires and violent storms destroyed most of its Gold Rush era buildings between 1905 and 1974. When storms or long outages strain a city of 3,699, crews that respond need a remote basecamp, sleepers, and showers set close to the work.
24/7 Emergency Remote Man Camp Basecamp leasing in Nome provides sleepers, showers, laundry, and restroom trailers on generator power.
Major History: The Nome Gold Rush
In 1898 three Nordic-Americans discovered gold on the ocean shores of Nome, and within a year miners built and incorporated the city, which quickly passed 10,000 residents. Gold mining remains the base of the economy, now mostly offshore. Mining, port, and utility contractors rent sleepers, combos, and laundry near the work.
Nome Situations Where Our Trailers Fit
Port work
Crews use combos and laundry.
Storm response
A kitchen feeds crews.
Race finish
Hosts rent restrooms.
Need a remote basecamp in Nome tonight?
Emergency line staffed 24/7. Tell us headcount, location, and utilities.
Renovation: Rebuilding After Fires and Storms
Because fires and storms destroyed most Gold Rush era buildings between 1905 and 1974, much of the town was rebuilt in later decades and renovates in stages. A restroom trailer covers plumbing downtime, and a mobile kitchen trailer for lease in Nome keeps a site serving during work.
Emergency Equipment Access in Nome
Nome is on the Seward Peninsula coast of Norton Sound, and units reach it by arrangement through sea and air freight. Sea ice and storms shape delivery planning. These are public routes; our deliveries are scheduled around current conditions.
The Iditarod Finish
The Iditarod Dog Sled Race follows the 1925 serum relay route and ends in Nome, bringing a crowd to a city of 3,699 in winter. Hosts rent restroom trailers, showers, and refrigerated trailers for rent in Nome.
Nome Weather and Site Planning
January averages 5.6 degrees Fahrenheit and July about 52, with 82.8 inches of snow a season. Pads need heat and wind protection. A Remote Workforce Housing Shower Laundry Bunkbed Sleeper trailer in Nome setup for crews can share water and wastewater.
Rental Options and Prices for Nome
Our 20ft accommodation units start at an estimated $2,995 for 1 to 6 days and $2,195 to $2,495 per unit for rentals of three months or more. Add a 20ft shower container (an estimated $3,995), a 20ft laundry container (an estimated $3,995), and a kitchen to complete a Nome camp. Water tank trailers, greywater bladders, and generators serve sites with no utilities.
What Nome Projects Need, Season by Season
Summer is short, cool, and the main construction window. Fall begins snow in early October. Winter is long and very cold. Spring holds snow until mid-May.
Who Rents Trailers in Nome
Mining and port contractors rent sleepers, combos, and laundry. Race and event hosts rent restrooms, showers, and refrigeration. Agencies rent basecamps. Schools rent kitchens during work.
Planning a Trailer Site in Nome
Send us the address, dates, crew size and shift pattern, and a photo of the pad. For a basecamp we confirm electrical service, winter heat, a level pad, and the sea or air freight slot before delivery. Our Portland, Oregon hub delivers into Alaska on request, and delivery is listed separately on the written quote. A written quote lists each unit and the delivery and setup.
Short-Term and Long-Term Leasing in Nome
Short jobs and seasonal camps are priced differently from year-long leases. For Nome, a 20ft accommodation unit is an estimated $2,995 for 1 to 6 days, and the same unit is an estimated $2,195 to $2,495 for three months or more. Because the quote lists each unit separately, you can add a shower, laundry, or kitchen later without re-pricing the rest of the camp.
Permits and Site Considerations in Nome
Temporary trailers in Nome may need review by the city. Port and mining property involves the managing owner, and food-service units are reviewed by health officials. We help you identify what your site needs before delivery.
Delivery, Setup, and Pickup in Nome
Before a truck leaves for Nome, we walk through the sea and air links to Nome. Setup is about an hour for most units, about five hours for kitchens and dishwashing trailers, a few minutes for stairs, and four to six hours for ramps. Everything on a Nome Census Area job, from delivery to pickup, goes on a single schedule. One local detail: sea ice and storms can change timing, so we confirm conditions.
Power, Water, and Wastewater Planning in Nome
Utilities decide what can go where in Nome. Our shower containers list 120V/240V at 200 amps, laundry trailers 240V single phase at 200 amps, kitchens 220V single phase at 200 to 220 amps, and refrigerated trailers 220V at 40 to 60 amps. On a site without power or sewer we bring generator trailers, water tank trailers, and greywater bladders, and schedule the pump-outs.
Where the Name Came From
Nobody agrees on why Nome is called Nome. One theory points to Norwegian place names, and another to a mapmaker who misread a question mark and the word Name on a chart as Cape Nome. A name with three theories teaches clear paperwork. Our quote says exactly which unit, which pad, and which dates.
A Relay of Dog Teams
In the winter of 1925 a diphtheria epidemic struck the Nome area, and a relay of dog sled teams, led at the end by Balto and Togo, carried the antitoxin when blizzards grounded aircraft. Emergency logistics here has always meant moving what is needed to the people who need it. A staged kitchen and bunk trailer are the modern equivalent.
Scenario: A Coastal Mining Season
Imagine a contractor with a 40-person crew on a summer offshore mining support project that needs shore beds. Twenty bunk bed sleepers, four combination shower and restroom trailers, a laundry trailer, and a mobile kitchen on a pad near the port, served daily, would support the work. That is the remote workforce housing lease in Nome we can plan from your headcount.
Nearby Towns Where Our Trailers Work Best
Nome sits near Kotzebue and Bethel among the western Alaska hubs, with Healy in the Interior. Nearby places like Teller, Council, and Golovin suit remote housing rentals and workforce housing for lease.Rental Options and Starting Rates in Nome
Every unit below is available for rent in Nome and across Nome Census Area, on weekly or monthly terms. Rates are estimated starting rates per unit from our current rate sheet; the calculator further down lets you price a full Nome order.
| Service in Nome | Est. from* | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Kitchen Trailer / Container | $4,995 | Fully fitted 24ft to 40ft commercial kitchen trailers, from standard to bulk production. |
| Dishwashing Trailers | $4,995 | Low-temp push-through and high-temp conveyor dish trailers for camps and institutions. |
| Refrigeration Trailers | $1,295 | Emergency refrigerated trailers and containers when a walk-in cooler or freezer goes down. |
| Shower & Restroom Combination | $2,495 | Luxury shower/restroom combination trailers with individual stalls and hot and cold water. |
| Shower Trailers | $2,995 | Standalone shower trailers and containers with private stalls, sinks, and water heaters. |
| Restroom Trailers | $2,995 | Clean, lit restroom trailers with sinks and urinals for crews and facilities. |
| Laundry Trailers | $3,995 | Commercial washer/dryer trailers and laundry containers for crews and responders. |
| Sleeper / Bunk Bed Trailers | $2,195 | Bunk bed sleepers and 20ft accommodation units for crews, responders, and long rotations. |
| Remote Man Camp / Workforce Housing | $2,195 | Complete remote basecamps: bunk bed sleepers, shower, laundry, kitchen, and restroom trailers delivered as one camp. |
How renting works in Nome
- Call or send the form. Tell us your Nome address, crew size, trailers, dates, and what power, water, and sewer are on site. Emergency calls are answered 24/7.
- We confirm units and a layout. You get a written quote with delivery to Nome, setup, and pickup, plus a simple site plan for multi-unit camps.
- Delivery and setup. Most units are ready about an hour after placement; kitchens and dish trailers take about five hours. Stairs take 5–15 minutes, ramps 4–6 hours.
- Adjust as you go. Add sleepers, showers, or laundry as your Nome crew grows, extend the lease, or schedule pickup when the job wraps.
Nome Trailer Rental Pricing
Nome Rental Cost Calculator
Pick a trailer, quantity, and rental period to see an estimated starting cost for your Nome project.
Worked example for Nome: a Nome project renting 2 20ft Accommodation Unit (Labor Shared) units from our remote man camp / workforce housing fleet for 15 days to 1 month starts at an estimated $6,990 for the equipment. Delivery to Nome, setup, and pickup are added in your written quote.
Pricing disclaimer: Prices are estimated starting rental rates per unit for the rental-period band shown, taken from our current rate sheet. They are not a quote. The final price depends on the exact unit, availability, rental dates, and site, and the billing basis is confirmed in writing. Delivery, setup, pickup, fuel, utilities, servicing, permits, deposits, and taxes are quoted separately. Location does not change these starting rates.
All Trailer Rentals Available in Nome
Mobile Kitchen Trailer / Container
Fully fitted 24ft to 40ft commercial kitchen trailers, from standard to bulk production.
Est. from $4,995 per unit*
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Dishwashing Trailers
Low-temp push-through and high-temp conveyor dish trailers for camps and institutions.
Est. from $4,995 per unit*
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Refrigeration Trailers
Emergency refrigerated trailers and containers when a walk-in cooler or freezer goes down.
Est. from $1,295 per unit*
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Shower & Restroom Combination
Luxury shower/restroom combination trailers with individual stalls and hot and cold water.
Est. from $2,495 per unit*
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Shower Trailers
Standalone shower trailers and containers with private stalls, sinks, and water heaters.
Est. from $2,995 per unit*
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Restroom Trailers
Clean, lit restroom trailers with sinks and urinals for crews and facilities.
Est. from $2,995 per unit*
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Laundry Trailers
Commercial washer/dryer trailers and laundry containers for crews and responders.
Est. from $3,995 per unit*
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Sleeper / Bunk Bed Trailers
Bunk bed sleepers and 20ft accommodation units for crews, responders, and long rotations.
Est. from $2,195 per unit*
View trailers & pricing → Remote Man Camp / Workforce Housing
Complete remote basecamps: bunk bed sleepers, shower, laundry, kitchen, and restroom trailers delivered as one camp.
Est. from $2,195 per unit*
View trailers & pricing →Industries We Support in Nome
Construction & Infrastructure
Bridge, highway, and plant crews who need showers, restrooms, laundry, and bunk bed sleepers close to the work.
Emergency & Disaster Response
Wildfire, ice storm, and flood response teams that need a remote basecamp running fast.
Utilities & Energy
Line crews and substation contractors working long rotations after storms and during upgrades.
Industrial Cleanup
Environmental and remediation contractors who need hygiene and housing on contained sites.
Government & Military
Agencies and installations that need temporary workforce housing and life support on short notice.
Healthcare & Institutions
Hospitals, schools, and correctional facilities keeping kitchens and hygiene running during renovation.
Manufacturing & Tech
Plant shutdowns and fab construction where hundreds of trades need on-site facilities.
Hospitality & Events
Hotels, festivals, and large functions that need extra kitchen, refrigeration, and restroom capacity.
Nome Trailer Rental FAQs
How much does a remote workforce housing camp cost in Nome?
Our 20ft accommodation units start at an estimated $2,995 for 1–6 days and $2,195–$2,495 for 3+ months, per unit. Delivery and setup are quoted separately.
Do you deliver to Alaska from Portland?
Yes, on request. Our Portland hub delivers into Alaska, and delivery is quoted separately on the written quote.
How do units get to a town with no road system link?
By sea or air freight arranged on the written quote. We confirm the carrier schedule before anything ships.
Can units stay through a cold winter?
Yes, with heat and a power plan. We confirm the source and the pad before delivery.
Do you rent ADA-accessible restroom units in Nome?
Ask when you call; we confirm which accessible restroom and combo units are available for your Nome dates and site.
What if there is no water or sewer?
We supply water tanks, greywater bladders, and holding tanks with scheduled pump-outs.
Do you provide generators?
Yes, generator trailers sized to the connected units.
Do you rent short-term and long-term?
Both. Rentals run weekly or monthly, with short-term and long-term leasing.
Is there a 24/7 emergency line?
Yes. Call any time.
Nearby Service Areas
- Kotzebue, AK Northwest Arctic Borough
- Bethel, AK Bethel Census Area
- Healy, AK Denali Borough