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Base Camp Root Glacier

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  • Drive-In
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  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Dispersed
  • Group
  • Tent Cabin

Features

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  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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8 Reviews

Melissa W.
Reviewed Oct. 29, 2023

Great secluded camping

This place is so far out of the way and worth it. We only stayed one night but there was enough around and the site was so great, I wish we could have stayed for two. The road to get here isn't hard, just extremely long. When it's wet and the potholes are full of water, you have to treat each of…

Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Base Camp Root Glacier by Melissa W., October 29, 2023
  • Review photo of Base Camp Root Glacier by Melissa W., October 29, 2023
  • Review photo of Base Camp Root Glacier by Melissa W., October 29, 2023
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SJ D.
Reviewed Sep. 5, 2021

Stunning views

Great spot for families, only 1/2 from McCarthy and 5 miles from Kennicott. Over the footbridge you can take public shuttles for a fee to Kennicott.

Warning- McCarthy can attract a lot of partying, some visitor may be louder and stay up late.

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Base Camp Root Glacier by SJ D., September 5, 2021
  • Review photo of Base Camp Root Glacier by SJ D., September 5, 2021
  • Review photo of Base Camp Root Glacier by SJ D., September 5, 2021
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Location

Base Camp Root Glacier is located in Alaska

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Coordinates

61.43366 N
142.94404 W

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