Your Alaska Adventure Starts Here
Raven's Nest
located inside the Eielson City Center
Tuesday - Saturday | 10am - 6pm
Closed Federal Holidays
Bldg. 3310
Eielson has two cross-country ski trails of different difficulty. The Parcours trail is a beginners course. The Iceman Falls Lodge system transverses hilly terrain and has intermediate and advanced trail systems.
Trail Maps
Located next to the Natural Resource Office, Bldg 2160 are the first 2 holes of the disc golf course. Drive across the slough to Arctic Ave and Manchu Rd to continue playing all 9 holes.
Course Map
The Natural Resource Office can assist with fishing, hunting, and trapping regulations & maps on Eielson and the surrounding area. A reference library and native animals are on display.
GuidebookThroughout the year, Outdoor Recreation offers a number of Recharge 4 Resiliency (R4R) events that range in programming from hiking trips, kayaking trips, Alaska Railroad train rides, white water rafting, skiing & snowboarding and much more! Active Duty and Reservists are eligible for discounted program prices through the three programs offered:
Experience the thrill of target shooting at our Skeet & Trap Range. Whether you're a seasoned marksman or a beginner, this recreational facility offers a safe and enjoyable environment. Hone your skills, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and relish the excitement of hitting your mark amidst the stunning Alaskan landscape.
HOURS OF OPERATION
March - October
Tuesday | 5 - 9pm
Wednesday | 11:30am - 1:30pm
Saturday | 12 - 5pm
November - February
Tuesday | 5 - 9pm
Saturday | 3 - 8pm
Surrounded by the beauty of Alaska's wilderness, our lodge offers a serene retreat. Enjoy outdoor activities, cozy accommodations, and breathtaking views. The Iceman Falls Lodge lift accommodates both the novice and advanced winter enthusiasts. The slope is served by a t-bar lift and is adequately lit to allow use in the long dark winter of Alaska when temperatures are above -20˚. As you near the top, tube users exit to the left and skiers and snowboarders exit to the right. Bring your own gear or rent equipment for skiing, snowboarding, tubing, ice skating, and cross-country skiiing. The lodge is also available for rent year round.
HOURS OF OPERATION
December Opening Date TBD - March
Saturday & Sunday | 10am - 6pm
Lift Operational
Saturday & Sunday | 12 - 5:30pm, above -20
Closed Federal Holidays
Call or email us to reserve the Lodge!
Outdoor Recreation has RV trailers at Eagles Rest RV Park, a military recreation site, surrounded on three sides by the Chugach Mountains. Located on the north shore of Port Valdez, a deep water fjord in Prince William Sound, Valdez offers some of the best fishing, hiking, and terrific potential for whale sightings. It is the southern terminus of the trans-Alaska oil pipeline. Docked boats are also available for rent.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day Weekend
Thursday - Monday | 10am - 6pm
Valdez Office Closed Tuesday & Wednesday
Valdez Trailers are available Tuesday & Wednesday, but check in for these days must be on Monday.
Valdez Boat Rentals are unavailable Tuesday & Wednesday.
139 East Pioneer Drive, Valdez
Reservations open mid-March.
Rates: $175 per night
Full hook-up (water, electric, and sewage) stationary trailers are pre-positioned in Eagle's Rest RV Park and MAY NOT be moved by customers. Trailers are approx. 30'.
NO smoking in the trailers.
Checking In & Out
Check-in is any time after 1pm
Check-out is before 11am
Customers cannot check in on a Tuesday or Wednesday, but they CAN check out on those days. Customers may also stay THROUGH Tuesday and Wednesday.
Sleeping Space
Each trailer possesses 7 sleeping areas: includes 2 sets of bunk beds, a queen-sized bed, a pull-out couch, and table that folds into a bed.
ODR trailers DO NOT provide any kind of linens; the customer MUST bring their own.
Amenities
Kitchen Utensils • Dishes (bowls & plates) • Pots & Pans • Cleaning Supplies (minimal) • Microwave • Refrigerator • Toaster • Coffee Maker • Oven
Pet Policy
Pets must be kept on a leash at all times.
If the pet goes to the bathroom inside the cabin/trailer/boat, the customer is responsible for completely cleaning the area. If not, the area will be cleaned by a professional source, and the customer will be responsible for the bill.
Customers may not use the dishes and silverware provided in the Valdez trailers to feed their pets.
Do not leave animals unattended in the trailers/cabins for extended periods of time, as they may become disruptive or cause damage to the interior of the property.
Rates: $300/day
21' Wooldridge boat with a 150hp engine, 70gal fuel tank and small cabin
Max capacity: 5 people
Customer Information
Customers must attend the mandatory briefing by the dock at 7:30am on the morning of their boat reservation.
Boats leave the dock fully fueled no earlier than 7:30am.
Boats must be returned to the dock no later than 7pm the same day, and they must be fully fueled by the customer.
Eielson ODR does NOT offer overnight boat rentals on our Valdez sea boats.
No children under the age of five are permitted on the boats.
BE AWARE that Eielson boats are not permitted past Bleigh Reef.
Customers should also be extremely mindful of the "imaginary line" drawn between the two buoys in the harbor. Passing these buoys will result in being stopped by the Coast Guard. Any additional offenses after the first warning will result in a minimum fine of $10,000.
Boat Amenities
Life Vests • Marine Radios • Flares • Fish Finder/GPS • Gaff/Hook • Net
• Ice Chest
Boat Operators
Any customer who intends to drive our boats must be in possession of an Eielson-issued boater safety card.
The renter's party will not be allowed to use the boat if the renter is not present.
In the case that multiple boats are rented under one name, the Military ID holder must be present on one of the boats rented when they leave the dock and there must be at least one military (active or retired) member on the other.
Boater Safety Cards
Customers who intend to use our watercraft on any lake other than Bear Lake MUST have the appropriate ElELSON-ISSUED safety card for their boat of choice.
An EIELSON-ISSUED boater safety card can be obtained by visiting the Raven's Nest, Bear Lake Summer Office, or Outdoor Recreation Valdez Eagles Rest RV Park during their normal business hours. A boater safety card must be obtained prior to usage or pick up of the boat. The customer who intends to drive the boat will attend a 45 minute in-person safety course at any of the locations mentioned above. Upon completion of the course, the boater safety card will be issued.
Directions to the Dock
Take a left after the Valdez archway. Follow the road until you reach a stop sign. On the other side of the stop sign, there is a covered pathway. Walk down the pathway and take a left. Follow that down to our boats.
Be Aware
There will be no refunds given or cancellations allowed due to inclement weather, with the exception of a Small Craft Advisory issued by the Coast Guard in the harbor.
There will be no refunds given or cancellations allowed due to Fish Finder or GPS malfunctions on boats. Each boat is equipped with a physical chart of the area.
There will be no refunds given due to docking boats prior to 7pm.
Downriggers/Personal Attachments
Boats are not equipped with fishing poles or down riggers. Customers MAY NOT drill holes into the boats to attach personal down riggers.
Check in is from 1-6pm • Check out is at 11am
Call Birch Lake prior to 6pm for late check-in.
The lodge and boathouse are open from 10am-6pm.
Quiet hours are after 11pm.
CAMPER PADS $30/night
Camper pads are equipped with electric hook-ups. There is no dump station on the campgrounds. Each pad is large enough for one RV only. All have a picnic area and fire ring.
TENT SITES $20/night
Can accommodate one large tent and one small child-size tent.
All have picnic area and fire ring. No electricity on site.
Any additional tents: $10 per tent/night
BIRCH LAKE CABINS
Furnished cabins come with barbecue areas, picnic tables and limited cooking facilities. NO smoking in the cabins. Please bring your own cookware, linens, and towels. Most cabins are dry. Drinking water is available at the lodge or you can bring your own. Several cabins have wood-burning stoves.
TWO-PERSON CABINS (Site #20-23) $40/night
Although considerably smaller than our normal cabins, these dry cabins are equipped with two twin beds and a refrigerator. These cabins accommodate two people comfortably.
FAMILY CABINS (Site #1-14, 16, 17, 19) $70/night
Cabins 1, 8-14, 16, 17, 19 - Pull-out couch and a full sized bed
Cabins 2-7 - Pull-out couch and two twin beds
These cabins have either a single room or a separate bedroom floor plan, and up to four sleeping areas. There is no indoor plumbing. Amenities include stove, refrigerator, picnic area, barbecue grill, and a fire ring. Some cabins have a screened in patio area and wood burning stoves.
SUPER DELUXE CABINS (Site #15 & 18) $100/night
These cabins, which offer full accommodations, boast a separate bedroom with queen-sized bed, loft, living area with a pull-out couch, dining area, and fireplace, as well as a bathroom with shower and toilet.
*Customers will not be charged for mosquito net tents, UNLESS they are being slept in.
Customers are allowed to set up ONE CHILD-SIZED tent beside their camper or cabin. Anything bigger than a child-sized tent is $10 per tent/night.
Equipment Rented On Site
Lake Boat • Pontoon Boat (2 hr max) • Canoe • Kayak • Aqua Cycle • Paddleboard • Fishing Pole
Boater Safety Cards
Customers who intend to use our watercraft on any lake other than Bear Lake MUST have the appropriate ElELSON-ISSUED safety card for their boat of choice.
Group Rentals
Customers may not rent more boats than the people in their group. One watercraft rental per person.
If the customer comes in with a group and wishes to rent out a boat for each member of his party, he may pay for all rentals. However, each member must have a boater safety card. The renting customer must also be made aware that he will be held responsible for any misuse of our watercraft by his sponsored party
members.
Alcohol
Alcohol is NOT permitted on Eielson ODR watercraft. Customers may not use our watercraft if they are in any way intoxicated, or if they vocalize their intent to get intoxicated while using the watercraft.
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed on our boats, however if the pet makes a mess in the boat, it is the customer's responsibility to clean AND DISINFECT the mess before the boat is returned.
Life Jackets
Life jackets are provided to customers who rent our boats. Due to possible liability conflicts, we DO NOT issue individual life jackets without a boat rental.
Checking Boats Back In
ODR staff must check over the boats thoroughly when they are returned. The customer is responsible for cleaning out trash from any and all compartments.
If boats are returned completely covered in mud, the customer must use our hose to clean off the boat.
These cabins (sites 15 & 18), offer full accommodations, boast a separate bedroom with queen-sized bed, loft, living area with a pull-out couch, dining area, and fireplace, as well as a bathroom with shower and toilet.
These cabins (sites 1-14, 16, 17, & 19) have either a single room or a separate bedroom floor plan, and up to four sleeping areas. There is no indoor plumbing. Amenities include stove, refrigerator, picnic area, barbecue grill, and a fire ring.
These dry cabins (sites 20-23) are equipped with two twin beds and a refrigerator and can accommodate two people comfortably.
Your comments and suggestions are welcomed through the Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) Website.
