A fifteen minute drive, flooded trails, and costly parking- don't sound fun, do they? But the drive is gorgeous, especially in autumn, bridges have been built to avoid the trail damage done by beavers, and all the charges are well worth it. For winter camping, the yurt provided by the Eagle River Nature Center is awesome. The wildlife is everywhere, (including bears, so take mace) and all the views are gorgeous.
Pros: GoodWinter facilities, Abundant Wildlife, Great Variety
Cons: Mosquitoes! Bears!, Costly parking, Long drive
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