Cabin and Yurts
Staying at one of our yurts or cabin is a rustic, backcountry experience. Each of our overnight facilities is located within 2 miles of the Nature Center. You should take all backpacking essentials, but you won’t need a tent.
This is what each facility has in common:
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Check-in is at 2pm; Check-out is at Noon (12pm)
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Wood stove
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Firewood in a nearby shed
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Splitting maul, axe, ash bucket, broom and dustpan
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Plywood bunkbeds
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Table and chairs or bench seating
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Outhouse
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Bear-resistant food locker
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Outdoor fire ring
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Nearby water source (requires purification)
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Keyed entry (secure code to lock box provided with rental)
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Flip sign for renter to indicated if facility is “Occupied or Unoccupied”
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3-ring binder with information about how to use the woodstove, safety and trail info
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Pets are allowed, but dogs must be on leash on the Rodak and Albert Loop Trails
What each facility does not have:
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Electricity
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Cell phone or wireless access
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Running tap water or plumbing
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Stove for cooking or boiling water
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Fire starter or cut kindling
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Foam cushions or mattresses for sleeping
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Insulating factor of each is limited; you will need to keep fire going to keep the facility warm in winter
Price:
Price includes parking passes for up to 4 vehicles. Maximum consecutive stay at one facility is 7 nights. Facilities may be rented up to 1 year in advance. Once made, reservations are not refundable and date changes are not allowed. We suggest that you pass the reservation on to a friend if you are unable to make it. Tent camping next to these facilities is prohibited.
Reservations and payment are to be made online (upper right hand bar: Check Availability Calendar)
How each facility differs
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CABIN
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RAPIDS YURT
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RIVER YURT
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Max # people allowed |
8 |
6 |
4 |
Distance from Nature Center |
1.5 miles |
1.75 miles |
1.25 miles |
Size |
15 ft x 18 ft |
16 ft diameter |
14 ft diameter |
| Location of water source |
Fresh water pond, about 30 ft from cabin |
Eagle River, accessed via trail, about 1/8 mile from yurt |
Eagle River, about 30 ft from yurt |
Construction |
Log cabin with rough hewn floor |
Insulated vinyl fabric with plastic windows/screens |
Insulated vinyl fabric with plastic windows/screens |
