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Base Camp Kennicott

1. Base Camp Kennicott

3mi from McCarthy · 20 sites · Mc Carthy, AK
Camp or park at the scenic end of McCarthy Road (Mile 59.4), right by the footbridge and stunning Kennicott Glacier Lake. Open, uncrowded sites for tents, cars, trailers & RVs (no hookups). Affordable daily & monthly rates. Self-contained camping only. Perfect for remote workers & wilderness lovers!
Blackburn Cabins

2. Blackburn Cabins

1.3mi from McCarthy · 9 sites · Mc Carthy, AK
Blackburn Cabins offers a peaceful forest retreat between McCarthy and Kennicott in the heart of Wrangell–St. Elias National Park. Enjoy rustic, cozy cabins with easy access to hiking, historic sites, and stunning mountain scenery—just a short walk to town, the footbridge, and the airstrip. Perfect basecamp for your Alaskan adventure.

Top-rated campgrounds

Base Camp Kennicott

1. Base Camp Kennicott

3mi from McCarthy · 20 sites · Mc Carthy, AK
Camp or park at the scenic end of McCarthy Road (Mile 59.4), right by the footbridge and stunning Kennicott Glacier Lake. Open, uncrowded sites for tents, cars, trailers & RVs (no hookups). Affordable daily & monthly rates. Self-contained camping only. Perfect for remote workers & wilderness lovers!
Blackburn Cabins

2. Blackburn Cabins

1.3mi from McCarthy · 9 sites · Mc Carthy, AK
Blackburn Cabins offers a peaceful forest retreat between McCarthy and Kennicott in the heart of Wrangell–St. Elias National Park. Enjoy rustic, cozy cabins with easy access to hiking, historic sites, and stunning mountain scenery—just a short walk to town, the footbridge, and the airstrip. Perfect basecamp for your Alaskan adventure.

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  • Base Camp Kennicott
  • Base Camp Kennicott
  • Base Camp Kennicott

Base Camp Kennicott

3mi from McCarthy · 20 sites · Mc Carthy, AK
Camp or park at the scenic end of McCarthy Road (Mile 59.4), right by the footbridge and stunning Kennicott Glacier Lake. Open, uncrowded sites for tents, cars, trailers & RVs (no hookups). Affordable daily & monthly rates. Self-contained camping only. Perfect for remote workers & wilderness lovers!
  • Blackburn Cabins
  • Blackburn Cabins
  • Blackburn Cabins

Blackburn Cabins

1.3mi from McCarthy · 9 sites · Mc Carthy, AK
Blackburn Cabins offers a peaceful forest retreat between McCarthy and Kennicott in the heart of Wrangell–St. Elias National Park. Enjoy rustic, cozy cabins with easy access to hiking, historic sites, and stunning mountain scenery—just a short walk to town, the footbridge, and the airstrip. Perfect basecamp for your Alaskan adventure.
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