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Best Glamping near Chitina, AK

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Located across multiple sites in the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park region, glamping accommodations provide comfortable alternatives to traditional camping near Chitina. Kennicott Riverside Campground offers yurts and glamping accommodations with on-site amenities including showers and toilet facilities, while Base Camp Root Glacier provides glamping options with picnic tables and designated fire pits for a more rustic experience. "One of the most beautiful places I have ever seen," noted a visitor about the Base Camp area. Klutina Salmon Charters & Campground includes cabin and glamping accommodations with more extensive amenities, featuring electric hookups, running water, and market access for supplies, making it suitable for those seeking a balance between wilderness immersion and comfort.

The surrounding wilderness provides exceptional outdoor experiences directly from these glamping sites. Guests can access Root Glacier for guided ice climbing adventures, with shuttle services available from Base Camp Root Glacier to McCarthy and Kennicott. A recent visitor mentioned, "The views are unbeatable! This also gives great access to McCarthy and Kennicott shuttles." Liberty Falls offers spectacular waterfall views near some sites, while riverfront locations provide opportunities for salmon fishing, especially at Klutina Salmon Charters. Most glamping accommodations operate seasonally, with Klutina Salmon Charters & Campground specifically open from late May through August. Visitors should note the remote location requires preparation, as the McCarthy Road journey takes approximately three hours on gravel roads to reach some of these boutique camping destinations.

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Glamping Reviews near Chitina, AK

22 Reviews of 5 Chitina Campgrounds

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • K
    Jun. 7, 2019

    Base Camp Root Glacier

    Friendly host, lots of space

    The host was really friendly and helpful, easy going guy who owns the property. It’s a flat rate and you can camp wherever you want! There is lots of space to have your own spot. There are lots of fire pits and picnic tables around, as well as outhouses. Great location right by the river and bridge and a short walk to the lake with amazing views of the glacier!

  • A
    Sep. 5, 2016

    Base Camp Root Glacier

    Remote, difficult to get to, and totally worth it!

    Chugach Mountains on one side, the Root Glacier on the other, and a rushing river on the third side. The MOST gorgeous scenery at a campsite I've ever been to. There is no NP campground in this remote part of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park (the largest NP in the US). You can either drive the 30-mile gravel road for 3 hours or take a 4-seater plane in. The flight was our vacation splurge and it was breathtaking. We were dropped off by a shuttle at the other side of the river and used a wheeled cart to carry out gear and cross the pedestrian bridge to the campground. No one was there but we found a picnic table with instructions to put our $20/night cash in an envelope. We found a site on the other side (the side by the picnic table had cars/RV's that had driven in, our side had 3 tents the first night, none the next 2 nights). There aren't really any designated campsites, but there were a scattering of picnic tables, fire rings and plenty of land. Despite the remoteness, we were glad to discover an outhouse and a large container of potable water on site. The town of McCarthy (15 minute walk) had 1 restaurant open that we ate dinner at each night after exploring the Root Glacier and ice climbing. We bought sack lunches from the lodge in Kennicott and only had to cook breakfast. Bear containers are required here if you don't have a vehicle, and we were able to check one out for free from the NP visitor center (not on site, but several hours earlier in the day's drive). While the campground itself is very basic, the remote location and beauty make the effort and expense to get here absolutely worth it! Highly recommended!

  • Hannah C.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 12, 2019

    Liberty Falls State Recreation Site

    Wonderful as always!

    I've reviewed this campground before but found some more information about it. It costs $20 to camp here per the listing in the Milepost. I was here in May and they weren't ready for the summer camping season. No pricing was posted but the honor box is still available right when you drive in. Only one pit toilet was open in the off season and the water was locked. Bear proof trash recepticals are still available. There are 6 campsites with fire rings and picnic tables. 4 of the campsites have tent pads. There are also lots of trees where you could hang a hammock! Cell reception was spotty here.

  • Hannah C.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 12, 2019

    Base Camp Root Glacier

    Rocky and sketchy but with amazing views!

    I came to this campground in the middle of May. No one else seemed to be camping there. There were cars parked in the parking area but most of them seemed to be broke down. No one ever even acknowledged that we were there. You pay buy an honor system of filling out a white slip of paper and putting it on your dash. $20 for overnight camping and $5 for day parking. This campground is conveniently located right next to the foot bridge that goes into McCarthy. If you are tent camping you have to set up on the bare rocks. It can also get very windy. Outhouses did not seem to be set up so we drove a mile out of town to the NPS public pit toilets since they were clean and open. There are picnic tables and rock fire rings scattered around for public use. The views are stunning and I'm sure they are even better in the summer!

  • Sierra S.
    Jul. 9, 2018

    Liberty Falls State Recreation Site

    Land of the Free

    This camp ground really makes you appreciate the freedom to explore Alaska and see all the beauty. This is one of the most beautiful waterfalls I’ve seen in Alaska. Although this campground is just off the road system, the roads in Alaska can always use some work. Take your time and enjoy the drive but make sure you’re prepared - stores and gas are few in far between once you get back into this terrain.

  • Melissa W.
    Oct. 29, 2023

    Base Camp Root Glacier

    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 them like they're a foot deep since you have no depth perception. It took us about 3 hours on Nabsena road in our rental jeep compass. We were here in shoulder season and had our pick of spots. We set up right along the water. It was extremely peaceful and relaxing. You could sit here to just enjoy the scenery. Walking into McCarthy is fun too and has a couple of dining options. The city's public outhouses are night, the home made pits on the campground are okay (the dimensions are a little off and they're awkward to sit on). I can't remember if they have wood available but don't count on any amenities. Being shoulder season, we were treated to less than 10 others in the campground (any RV's should be prepared to bondock). Plenty of bear tracks sited hiking in the area and locals said the grizzly's were coming out at night. We even got a glimpse of the Northern Lights but the stars alone are incredible here. This site was well worth travelling for.

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