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Dispersed Camping

McCarthy Road Camp

McCarthy Road Camp is located near the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in Alaska, featuring rugged terrain with forests and mountains. Temperatures can range from lows of 10°F in winter to highs of 70°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the historic Kennecott Mines and Root Glacier, offering opportunities for exploration and hiking.

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Location

McCarthy Road Camp is located in Alaska

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

61.52853189 N
144.4036589 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Fair
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

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

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Alcohol
  • Pets

For Vehicles

  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


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Reviewed Aug. 17, 2023

Beautiful spot

You can not beat your surroundings and the view!! I would give it 5/5 stars for that..

I asked the guy at the counter if the Basecamp is private. He said yes. It's unfortunate that you have to drive down the terrible, McCarty road. It was bad. They just grated it and if we didn't have a raff adventure booked my husband would have turned around since we are hauling a camper. I'm surprised nothing broke but we still need to get back :(

Considering we are in the park, I wish they had more camping options. I gave it 3/5 stars as I'm comparing to other campgrounds...$35 for NO amenities is a lot.....if it was going to the national park to pay for the footbridge maybe my opinion would be different. You get a spot with no electric or water, no bathrooms, no trash. I asked the guy at the counter and he said "no trash is our biggest complaint". So $35 is a bit much for where we are, but since this is a once in a lifetime trip for us, I get it. We enjoyed the remoteness of the town and the idea of this small community. Usually when you end up in areas this remote, you end up with free camping or cheap camping via the national park service....

We biked five miles to Kennicott mine, we got picked up at footbridge for our raft adventure and it wasn't far to eat at "the potato" for lunch.

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  • Review photo of McCarthy Road Camp by Kristi D., August 17, 2023
  • Review photo of McCarthy Road Camp by Kristi D., August 17, 2023
  • Review photo of McCarthy Road Camp by Kristi D., August 17, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does McCarthy Road Camp have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, McCarthy Road Camp does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at McCarthy Road Camp?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is fair, and T-Mobile is unknown.