Private Yurt Overlooking Grant Lake: "The Nellie"

This is a self-supported, primitive adventure with no guide. Your group must be comfortable with backcountry travel, kayaking in cold water, and camping and hiking in bear country in Alaska. Your group is responsible for providing their own transportation by boat/kayak/SUP to access the trailhead.

Duration of Summer Yurt Rental

Check-In: 2PM Check-Out: 10AM

Rates

Summer Weeknights: $99 per night + tax and fees Summer Weekends: $129 for Friday & Saturday nights + tax and fees

Getting There

Moose Pass is an hour and a half South of Anchorage, just 30 miles from Seward and Kenai Fjords National Park.

Our yurts are located on stunning Grant Lake, a 1 mile kayak and 1 mile hike from Moose Pass, Alaska.

Access to the yurt requires boating to the trailhead. Boat transportation across Trail Lake is not included with the public-use yurt rental. Walking across the railroad bridge is not allowed and the yurt is not accessible from the Upper Grant Lake Trail.

Once at camp, our overnight yurt guests have included access to kayaks for paddling around Grant Lake from the designated time of Check-In until the time of Check-Out each day.

About Our Yurt "The Nellie"

This cozy little hideaway is named after none other than Alaska Nellie, a legendary pioneer who once called this rugged wilderness home. Nellie was a true trailblazer, and we hope that as you settle in at this yurt, you will feel just as welcome as Nellie's guests did all those years ago and maybe even find a little bit of inspiration from the amazing pioneer herself.

With accommodations for up to 5 people, "The Nellie" features bunks with one double bed and three twin beds, as well as plenty of hooks to hang up your gear. There's a handmade spruce table in the center, and you might find a few board games and a deck of cards for some old-fashioned fun during your stay.

What You'll Find at Camp

• River expedition style camp mattress for each bunk
• Covered camp kitchen area
• Kayaks at the yurt for exploring Grant Lake
• Woodstove & cut wood to heat the yurt
• Bear box
• Greywater treatment system near camp kitchen to discard water from cooking and dishwashing
• Outhouse
• Fire ring
• Tandem kayaks, life jackets, and paddles

What You Should Bring

• Sleeping bag
• Backpacking stove, fuel, lighter/matches & cook pot
• Personal plate, mug & utensils
• Water or water filter
• Headlamp
• Firewood for campfires if desired (Check for fire bans!)
• Toilet paper (We do our best to keep the TP stocked, but bring a roll as a precaution in case someone uses more than their share.)
• Food, friends & sense of adventure!

Once booked, you'll receive a confirmation email with details regarding logistics, directions and other specific information about what's included at camp and a list of what we suggest that you might want to bring along.

Optional Trail Lake Kayak Rental to Access the Yurt

Many Alaskans and visitors have their own mode of transportation across the lake. However, if you happen to be traveling here from afar, or you just don't want to load up your own kayak, we may have kayaks available to rent. Contact us for more information.