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Accommodations
in McCarthy/Kennicott
When visiting Wrangell-St. Elias National Park you can't spend all
of your nights in the back country. There are several options for
overnight accommodations in McCarthy and Kennicott.
McCarthy
In
McCarthy, the nicest rooms are at Ma Johnson's Hotel. It has recently
been remodeled and the interior is quite nice. A stay at the hotel
includes a hearty Alaskan breakfast at the McCarthy Lodge which
is always generous and tasty. The Lancaster Hotel and backpacker's
hostel offer economically priced alternatives for those who require
less space or comfort. You can get more information about all these
place at the McCarthy Lodge web site where year-round Alaska residents
Doug and Neal will be happy to answer your questions and book your
reservations for your stay in McCarthy. Make reservations early,
especially if you plan to arrive on the Fourth of July holiday when
things get pretty well sold out.
McCarthy Vicinity
The Shidner family operates Currant Ridge Cabins located just a few miles from McCarthy off the McCarthy road. These are not your grandfather's log cabins. These well-appointed cabins include all the comforts and a few amenities you don't usualy find in Alaskan cabins.
Kennicott
The Kennicott Glacier Lodge is the place to stay if you want to spend
the night up the road in Kennicott. Sit out on the covered porch
with a hot cup of java and watch the sun set over the Root Glacier.
Glacier View Campground, a commercial campground is situated
just before the footbridge across the Kennicott River. At present
their are no camping areas on the McCarthy side of the river, although
the Park Service is looking at plans to establish one.
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