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There are plenty of options right outside the park entrance, but don’t expect to find anything open in winter.
This reasonably priced property with wood trim throughout and rooms have one or two queen-size beds is on five wooded acres, which minimizes the presence of the nearby George Parks Highway. For a minimal charge, boxed lunches can be prepared to carry along on your explorations. No breakfast is served in winter (September–May), but it's provided in summer. The suites include stocked kitchenettes, with dishware, microwaves, coffeemakers, table and chairs, and more.
Sitting above the restaurants and other accommodations of Glitter Gulch, the Crows Nest offers a more secluded atmosphere while still being close to the park entrance. Each of the 38 cabins has its own bathroom, along with a coffeemaker and flat-screen television. Shuttle service is provided to the train depot and Wilderness Access Center and can be arranged to reach several restaurants, including Healy's 49th State Brewing Company, 10 miles north. The Overlook Restaurant sits between the rows of cabins and features a complimentary continental breakfast and an upscale dinner menu. It also has a full bar and west-facing, outdoor seating with views of the mountains.
