What's new

You can now enjoy stunning views from our beautifully reconstructed Salmon Viewing Deck along the Rodak Nature Trail.  Once the interpretive displays and benches are complete, we will have a ceremonial ribbon cutting in August to celebrate and acknowledge all our generous sponsors!

Major Sponsors List

Korohusk Public Use Cabin:  Please help make the Erin Johnson Memorial Cabin a reality by making a donation through the Alaska Community Foundation.  Proceeds from all your donations will directly fund the construction of a new cabin near Echo Bend that will be operated by the Nature Center.  NEW:  An anonymous donor has stepped forward to match all your donations staring July 15th.   Thank you!  Fore detailed info.

Donate to Erin Johnson Memorial Cabin

Thinking about hiking Crow Pass Trail but not sure where to start?  Or are you just wondering if there are any trail updates?  Check out our Crow Pass info page for trail details, updates, recorded presentations, handouts and more!

Crow Pass Trail Info

The Eagle River Nature Center

You’ll discover the beauty of the Eagle River Valley as you begin your drive along Eagle River Road. Residential areas will give way to breathtaking views of glacially-carved mountains. At Mile 12 you will reach the log cabin nature center – a threshold for connecting to the ever-changing landscape beyond.  The Nature Center is operated by a small, grass roots non-profit organization.  We hope you'll visit us and take some time to enjoy the trails and programs we offer. 

BUILDING HOURS:
May-September:  Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
NOTE:  Saturday, July 23, 2022 our parking lots will be full for the Crow Pass Crossing Race Event from 9am-3pm and racers will be on the trails. 
October-April:  Friday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
WE DO NOT have a public access WIFI.  Cell reception depends on your carrier.  We do have a free public use phone outside the front door (local calls only) and you may request use of inside phone for local call when we are open.
Contact Information:

• Phone: 907-694-2108 
• Fax: 907-694-2119 
• Address: 32750 Eagle River Road  Eagle River, AK 99577 
• 501c3 non-profit #92-0156981.  Established 1996. 

Use fee: 
$5/vehicle for 24 hours.  Fee station located by the front door.  You can pay by credit card or cash (sorry, no change given). 
*Our main parking lot has limited parking area for RV's and vehicles with trailers.  Our lower parking lot and overflow parking lots are NOT suitable for RV's or trailers.  Please DO NOT park along Eagle River Road or side streets where "NO PARKING" is indicated - you may receive a ticket.  You can park further down Eagle River Road where there are no signs. 
Trail Access:
The trails are accessible 24/7. Foot traffic only - no bicycles allowed. Trail maps are located at the front door of the Nature Center, inside when open, or you can print a map from the website.

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