Cabin and Yurts
Staying at one of our yurts or cabin is a rustic, backcountry experience. Each of our overnight facilities is located within 2.5 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, hatchet, ash bucket, broom and dustpan, snow shovel
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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. This includes the Iditarod (Crow Pass) Trail from the Nature Center trailhead to the Four Corners junction with the Albert Loop Trail (1 mile from Center)
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NO bicycles, ATV's or snowmachines allowed on any of the trails. Foot access only.
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 (DO NOT COOK on woodstoves)
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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 and to expect to wear some layers inside, particularly if temperatures are significantly below freezing
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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YUKLA YURT (newest) |
Max # people allowed |
8 |
6 |
4 |
6 |
Distance from Nature Center |
1.5 miles |
1.75 miles |
1.25 miles |
2.5 miles |
Size |
15 ft x 18 ft |
16 ft diameter |
14 ft diameter |
16 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 |
Eagle River, about 40 ft from yurt |
Construction |
Log cabin with rough hewn floor |
Insulated vinyl fabric with plastic windows/screens |
Insulated vinyl fabric with plastic windows/screens |
Insulated vinyl fabric with plastic windows & screens |
