THE ADVENTURE COLLECTIVE® · Independent discovery and booking for outdoor travel
Discover authentic backcountry comfort at Silvertip Yurt in Moose Pass, Alaska. Up to six guests can savor off-grid living with wood stoves and creek water access—just a short drive from Anchorage.
Discover authentic backcountry comfort at Silvertip Yurt in Moose Pass, Alaska. Up to six guests can savor off-grid living with wood stoves and creek water access—just a short drive from Anchorage.
Book with Alaska Huts Association
Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Alaska Huts Association · Moose Pass, Alaska
Perched just off the Seward Highway near Moose Pass, Alaska, the Silvertip Yurt offers a rare blend of rustic comfort and untamed wilderness access. Operated by the Alaska Huts Association, this two-story yurt is positioned on the edge of the Manitoba Hut facility, offering privacy alongside a cozy communal experience. Guests arriving here enter a world where the heavy scent of pine mixes with fresh mountain air, and where the quiet rush of nearby Canyon Creek punctuates the stillness.
The yurt itself sleeps up to six, providing a warm refuge with a wood stove and propane stovetop to prepare hearty meals after a day spent hiking, skiing, or wildlife spotting. Unlike traditional cabins, Silvertip Yurt invites low-impact adventurers to unplug—there’s no electricity or running water, but a nearby creek offers water that can be treated on-site. The interior features five bunks, two of which fold to fit two people comfortably, and a standalone sink enhances convenience in this off-grid setting.
Moose Pass and its surroundings are a gateway to southern Alaskan wildlands, marked by towering spruce and birch forests, granite outcroppings, and opportunities to spot moose, black bears, and bald eagles. The Alaska Huts Association supports sustainable tourism by maintaining low-impact accommodation that encourages respectful interaction with the environment.
Visitors should plan to bring their own sleeping bags and food, and practice thorough cleanup to avoid attracting wildlife. Though break-ins have occurred at the nearby pullout, vigilance plus local communication helps keep guests safe. The blend of rugged nature and thoughtful amenities makes Silvertip Yurt a distinctive mountain retreat for those chasing authentic Alaskan outdoor experiences less than two hours from Anchorage.
moderate.
overnight to multi-night stays.
Moderate fitness recommended due to carrying gear and possible snow travel
Silvertip Yurt is located about an hour and a half south of Anchorage near Moose Pass, just a half-mile hike off the Seward Highway at Mile 48.
No, guests must treat creek water for drinking and there is no electrical power—this is an opportunity to disconnect.
The yurt has a CampChef propane stovetop and wood stove for cooking and heating.
It comfortably sleeps six people, with five bunks including two that can sleep two people each closely.
Pet policies vary; please check with Alaska Huts Association directly to confirm before booking.
Bring your own sleeping bag, food, water treatment supplies, and appropriate clothing for the season. Dishes, utensils, wood, and propane are provided.
The Alaska Huts Association maintains a network of backcountry huts designed to support low-impact wilderness recreation in the Chugach region.
Guests are encouraged to practice Leave No Trace, pack out all food waste, and respect wildlife to protect this fragile Alaskan environment.
Alaska Huts Association preserves and manages a collection of hut and yurt rental opportunities in Alaska. The organization offers private rentals including Spirit Walker Yurt, Hutkeeper's Quarters, Silvertip Yurt, Toba's Yurt, and a Whole Shebang full facility rental. Spirit Walker Yurt sits at the Manitoba Cabin, a historic mining retreat located just off the Seward Highway. Manitoba Cabin features cozy yurts and a wood-fired sauna; guests are invited to bring friends, food, and a sleeping bag for stays that emphasize disconnection from modern life and immersion in the Alaskan wilderness. Rental listings include private-use options and a full-facility rental for groups that require exclusive access. Booking information, availability, rates, and current access details are managed by the association and communicated at the time of reservation. The association documents each rental by name, with Spirit Walker Yurt identified for private bookings at Manitoba Cabin. Hutkeeper's Quarters, Silvertip Yurt, Toba's Yurt, and the Whole Shebang are listed as rental options. The association provides on-site amenities where noted, such as the wood-fired sauna at Manitoba Cabin, and expects guests to provide their own food and sleeping gear unless otherwise specified at booking. Contact and reservation procedures are available through the association's booking channels; prospective guests should confirm current policies, access, and seasonal conditions before travel. Photographs, maps, and detailed facility descriptions are provided with each listing to help planning, and confirm access during seasonal changes and arrival logistics.
Book with Alaska Huts Association