Best Cabin Camping near Chitina, AK

Cabins at Glacier View Campground provide accommodations within easy walking distance of McCarthy's footbridge, while Kennicott Riverside Campground offers more secluded cabin options alongside tent sites near the river. Both locations feature picnic tables, with Kennicott providing stone fire rings at cabin sites. Rustic cabins at Welterwood in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park lack amenities like drinking water, electric hookups, and toilets but offer a true wilderness experience. Currant Ridge on McCarthy Road similarly provides basic cabin accommodations without modern conveniences. "Nice cabins to rent if you don't want to take a tent or RV! Watch out for wildlife. Check out a cool old mining town or just get out of your busy life and relax. Beautiful view, clean air, and quiet!" noted a visitor to Glacier View Campground.

Rustic log cabins dominate the Chitina area accommodations, with most properties operating seasonally from late May through August. King For A Day Campground in Copper Center offers cabins with more amenities, including electric hookups, thirty-amp service, drinking water, and toilets. Klutina Salmon Charters & Campground provides similar cabin amenities with market access for basic supplies. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially during fishing season. A recent review of King For A Day noted: "Best place we stayed on our 900 mile round trip starting from Fairbanks. Fishing was good... This place is truly local and supports local. We were treated like locals even though we were 2000 miles from home."

Most cabins require visitors to bring their own bedding, cooking supplies, and personal items. Klutina Salmon Charters & Campground sells firewood and basic necessities at their on-site shop. Cabins at Glacier View lack drinking water facilities, requiring guests to bring their own. Food storage containers are essential in this wilderness area where wildlife encounters are common. Toilet facilities vary significantly between properties, with some offering only outhouses. Cell service is limited or nonexistent at most cabin sites, requiring advance planning for communication needs.

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  • Cody M.
    Jun. 24, 2021

    Kennicott Riverside Campground

    Primitive & Secluded

    This campground is only suitable for those with their own transportation as it is a considerable drive from the footbridge, but the trek is worth it. Nice level tent sites near the river with a picnic table and stone fire ring. Outhouse and showers are a short walk away. Guides for river rafting trips live in walled tents nearby if you need anything. Breeze near the river keeps insects at bay and some greenery between sites provide privacy. A nice place to camp away from the hubbub at the end of the road.

  • Sterling S.
    Jul. 21, 2021

    King For A Day Campground & Charters

    Great little fishing/relaxed camping spot

    Best place we stayed on our 900 mile round trip starting from Fairbanks. Fishing was good. Took us about an hour to land 4 sockeyes. Owners came down, gave us tips and offered to loan some gear we hadn't realized we needed. Bald eagles were playing, and flying around all day. The campsite we picked was by the river, plenty of room, picnic table, fire pit and a spot for our car.

    This place is truly local and supports local. We were treated like locals even though we were 2000 miles from home and never been to Alaska before. I'm looking forward to coming back next year.

    I definitely recommend this place for anyone who isn't impressed by people being herded from national parks into resorts, funnelled into gift shops reselling Walmart apparel and overpriced "dinner theatres".

  • Shadara W.
    Sep. 15, 2019

    King For A Day Campground & Charters

    Roughing it even with hookups

    We drove through wanting to stay but were seriously grossed out. We got the impression that some sites had full time tenants. It was dirty, the bathrooms were stinky nasty outhouses with seats hanging on the wall. Trash just laying on the ground right next to the bins. Most sites were rough and wide open. A lot of did not have picnic tables or fire rings. Would not recommend unless you bring all your own amenities. Nothing but fishing so if that is what your looking for you may find it more acceptable than we did.

  • V
    Oct. 1, 2016

    Glacier View Campground

    Must stay!

    We love coming back to this campground! If you have time for the trip, it's worth it. Very casual with no defined spots. Plenty of room, but arrive early on busy weekends to get the best space. No defined sites. Listen to running water at night and view the glacire from your tent

  • Melisa A.
    Jun. 30, 2016

    Glacier View Campground

    Gold Rush

    Nice cabins to rent if you don't want to take a tent or RV! Watch out for wildlife. Check out a cool old mining town or just get out of your busy life and relax. Beautiful view, clean air, and quiet!

  • Tanya B.
    Jun. 28, 2020

    King For A Day Campground & Charters

    If you are into fishing then maybe

    This is a place to stay if all you want is fishing. Not a family campground. I tried reserving their cabin but it was no longer for rent.

    If you are looking to just stop somewhere there are plenty of pull offs on the side of the road.

    This campground is right on the river but for $20 a day you can go to a state campground for $5 more and have a better experience.

  • V
    Jun. 27, 2016

    Glacier View Campground

    Glacier View Campground

    Beautiful views close to McCarthy's walking bridge. Picnic Benches. Very friendly host. Must try the Roadside Potatohead! It was about a 10 minute walk from our campsite.

  • Tanya B.
    Jun. 28, 2020

    Klutina Salmon Charters & Campground

    Right on the river

    Well maintained campground. Kind of like a folk festival. Very friendly staff. If you are looking for a great place to camp here it is.

    Call and make reservations! 907-822-3991 or kscharters@gmail.com

    Prices are a little high for tent camping but pretty standard for RVs. Pets are welcome but drive slowly. Not a ton of room between spots.

  • D
    Jun. 26, 2025

    King For A Day Campground & Charters

    Easy access to the river

    I love how close this campground is to the river. I love how they added more electric access spots. I just wish some spots were bigger than others so we weren’t so close together.


Guide to Chitina

Cabin rentals near Chitina, Alaska offer travelers an off-grid wilderness experience in the remote eastern region of the state, approximately 250 miles from Anchorage. Most cabins in this area sit between 1,000-1,500 feet elevation with summer temperatures ranging from 45-75°F and winter temperatures often dropping below zero. Seasonal access constraints apply to most cabin properties, with winter snow conditions sometimes making roads impassable.

What to do

Glacier walking tours: During summer months, visitors staying at cabins can access guided glacier tours departing from McCarthy. "I would stay here all summer long! This was a great campground with a beautiful waterfall. Our campsite had a short walk to a waterfall the family and I played in. It was an amazing experience," notes a reviewer about Glacier View Campground.

Historic mining exploration: The abandoned copper mining town of Kennicott provides a glimpse into Alaska's industrial past. "We love coming back to this campground! If you have time for the trip, it's worth it. Very casual with no defined spots. Listen to running water at night and view the glacier from your tent," shares a Glacier View Campground visitor.

Sockeye salmon fishing: Cabins near Copper Center provide strategic access to prime fishing waters. A visitor to Klutina Salmon Charters & Campground noted, "Caught lots of reds and exchanged some great receipts with others. The shop had firewood for sale along with basic necessities."

What campers like

River proximity: Many cabin properties are situated near rivers, providing both scenic views and activity access. According to one camper at Kennicott Riverside Campground, "This campground is only suitable for those with their own transportation as it is a considerable drive from the footbridge, but the trek is worth it. Nice level tent sites near the river with a picnic table and stone fire ring."

Local expertise: Staff at cabin properties often provide valuable guidance for first-time visitors. A reviewer at Klutina Salmon Charters & Campground appreciated that "The people working, visiting and in the area were all great. Very respectful of each other, helping newer fishers with techniques and how to tips."

Wildlife viewing: Cabins throughout the region offer opportunities for eagle and moose sightings. "Bald eagles were playing, and flying around all day. The campsite we picked was by the river, plenty of room, picnic table, fire pit and a spot for our car," reported a visitor to King For A Day Campground & Charters.

What you should know

Seasonal limitations: Most cabin facilities operate from late May through August only. "This place is truly local and supports local. We were treated like locals even though we were 2000 miles from home and never been to Alaska before," noted a King For A Day visitor, highlighting the seasonal authenticity of operations.

Reservation requirements: Advance booking is essential during peak summer periods when cabins frequently sell out. "Call and make reservations! 907-822-3991 or kscharters@gmail.com. Prices are a little high for tent camping but pretty standard for RVs," advises a Klutina Salmon Charters & Campground visitor.

Supply preparation: Cabins near McCarthy require guests to bring food, water, and essentials. A Glacier View Campground visitor recommended: "Beautiful views close to McCarthy's walking bridge. Picnic Benches. Very friendly host. Must try the Roadside Potatohead! It was about a 10 minute walk from our campsite."

Tips for camping with families

Choose cabins with nearby recreation: Properties with immediate access to water features provide built-in entertainment. "The campsites are decently sized. We had many great encounters with people on this adventure," notes a visitor to Klutina Salmon Charters & Campground.

Pack layers year-round: Even summer temperatures can fluctuate dramatically in this region. "Very casual with no defined spots. Plenty of room, but arrive early on busy weekends to get the best space," advises a Glacier View Campground visitor.

Consider cabin location relative to services: Some properties are significantly more remote than others. "If you are looking to just stop somewhere there are plenty of pull offs on the side of the road," notes a King For A Day visitor, highlighting the importance of choosing locations based on needed amenities.

Tips from RVers

Size limitations: Most cabin properties in the Chitina area cannot accommodate large RVs. A King For A Day visitor noted, "We drove through wanting to stay but were seriously grossed out. Most sites were rough and wide open. A lot did not have picnic tables or fire rings. Would not recommend unless you bring all your own amenities."

Limited hookups: Electrical connections at cabin properties are typically 30-amp when available. "I love how they added more electric access spots. I just wish some spots were bigger than others so we weren't so close together," shares a visitor to King For A Day Campground & Charters.

Road conditions: The McCarthy Road to reach cabin properties near Wrangell-St. Elias requires careful navigation. "Well maintained campground. Kind of like a folk festival. Very friendly staff. If you are looking for a great place to camp here it is," explains a Klutina Salmon Charters & Campground visitor.

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