Summer at "The Nellie" - Private yurt overlooking grant lake
Self supported public use yurt Stay
This is a self-supported, primitive adventure with no guide. Your group must be comfortable with backcountry travel, kayaking in cold water, and camping in bear country in Alaska.
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 shelving and 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.
where
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. 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 our kayaks for paddling around Grant Lake from the designated time of Check-In until the time of Check-Out each day.
What's at camp
- River expedition style camp mattress for each bunk
- Coleman 2 burner stove (Gas canister not incuded)
- Cooking pot, pan & basic cooking utensils
- Kayaks at the yurt for exploring Grant Lake
- Life Jacket with signaling device (Whistle)
- Seats & paddles
- Woodstove to heat the yurt (Split firewood may not be provided)
- Wood splitting axe & bow saw
- Bear box for storing food & other scented items
- Gray water treatment system near camp kitchen to discard water from cooking and dishwashing
- Open air outhouse (Possibly the best view in camp!)
- Camp kitchen with table & washing up tubs
- Camp fire ring
what to bring
- Waterproof Footwear / Comfortable Hiking Shoes
- Wool/Synthetic Socks
- High Quality Rain Gear (Ask us about availability if you need gear)
- Synthetic Outdoor Clothing (Cotton is rotten!)
- Water Bottle
- Sleeping bag
- Propane (If you want to use the included 2 burner stove, bring a green Coleman 16oz propane cylinder)
- Personal plate, mug & utensils
- Water or water filter
- Headlamp
- Firewood for campfire if desired (Check for fire bans!)
- Extra lighter or matches
- Toilet paper (We do our best to keep the TP stocked, but bring a roll as a precaution in case someone used more than their share.)
- Food, friends & sense of adventure!
How Much
Our Public Use Yurt varies in price depending on availability and season. Click the ‘Book It’ button below to check availability and pricing.
why
We want to make sure that what we offer isn’t just fun but also educational and enlightening. Our hope is that after staying at our yurt, you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation and understanding of our mountains, our community and the cultural landscape that surrounds us. And of course we hope to have you back again and again!
One of our main goals is to provide a more personalized experience for your backcountry yurt adventure. We want you to be comfortable, yet still feel that sense of connection that you really only seem to get when you’re out, away from the distractions of a modern world.