Established Camping
Base Camp Root Glacier
About
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
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
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One of the most beautiful places I have ever seen
Stopped here before our hike up to root glacier. The drive there was so beautiful but definitely challenging.
Month of VisitJune
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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
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Location
Base Camp Root Glacier is located in Alaska
Coordinates
61.43366 N
142.94404 W