The vegetation is generally tussocky, with wet tundra in the lower areas and dryer tundra at the higher elevations. The three lakes are nestled in a valley, which opens out to upper Riley Creek. Scenic views of the Yanert Valley and the Nenana River are available from the ridge top north of the lakes. Wildflowers are abundant in the spring and blueberries are plentiful in the fall. This is excellent moose and owl habitat.