Best RV Parks & Resorts near McCarthy, AK

RV camping options near McCarthy include Base Camp Root Glacier, Glacier View Campground, and Kennicott Riverside Campground. Base Camp Root Glacier accommodates RVs with basic sites on gravel terrain, though no hookups are available for electricity, water, or sewer connections. "This is less of a campsite and more of just roughing-in it on the side of the river on some gravel," noted one visitor about the boondocking-style setup. Glacier View Campground provides RV sites with more amenities including toilets, while Kennicott Riverside Campground offers RV parking with shower and toilet facilities but no hookups. All three locations require self-sufficient motorhome setups as full hookup services are not available in this remote area.

Access to McCarthy RV sites requires careful planning due to challenging road conditions. The McCarthy Road is approximately 60 miles of gravel with numerous potholes that can damage RVs, particularly after rain when depth perception becomes difficult. A review mentioned the drive taking "about 3 hours on Nabsena road" to reach the camping areas. Cell service is limited throughout the region. RVs should arrive with full water tanks and empty waste tanks as dump stations are not available at these campgrounds. The camping season typically runs from late May through September, with shoulder seasons offering fewer crowds but potentially limited services. Pets are allowed at Base Camp Root Glacier, though wildlife encounters are common throughout the area.

Best RV Sites Near McCarthy, Alaska (3)

    1. Glacier View Campground

    4 Reviews
    McCarthy, AK
    3 miles
    Website

    "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."

    "Our campsite had a short walk to a waterfall the family and I played in. It was an amazing experience. The showers/bathrooms here weren’t terrible."

    2. Base Camp Root Glacier

    9 Reviews
    McCarthy, AK
    3 miles
    Website

    "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."

    "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."

    3. Kennicott Riverside Campground

    1 Review
    McCarthy, AK
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (907) 302-0688

    $25 / night

    "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."

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