Tents at the headwaters of the Kennicott River in marvelous McCarthy with WiFi

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A campsite with tents and a teepee, surrounded by rocky terrain and sparse vegetation, with mountains in the background.
A tent with two black cushioned chairs on a green furry carpet.
A car parked in front of a rocky area with tents and a mountain in the background.
A river with a rocky shoreline and a mountain range in the background.
A red industrial building with a metal staircase and a small red building nearby.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to McCarthy Footbridge

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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McCarthy, AK
  • Place, Wrangell - St. Elias National Park and Preserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, McCarthy Road Information Station
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, McCarthy Footbridge
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, McCarthy, AK (MXY)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Single Futon

Bedroom 3

1 Single Futon

Bedroom 4

1 Single Futon

Bedroom 5

1 Single Futon

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

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About the area

McCarthy

McCarthy is home to this campsite. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by McCarthy-Kennicott Historical Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore McCarthy Road Information Station and Kennecott Visitor Center.
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McCarthy, AK

What's nearby

  • Wrangell - St. Elias National Park and Preserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • McCarthy Road Information Station - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • McCarthy Footbridge - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • McCarthy-Kennicott Historical Museum - 10 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Kennecott Visitor Center - 25 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • McCarthy, AK (MXY) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Potato - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Golden Saloon - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Meatza Wagon - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪As The Glacier Melts - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tailor-Made Pizza - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tents at the headwaters of the Kennicott River in marvelous McCarthy with WiFi pet-friendly?

Yes, this campsite allows pets (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Tents at the headwaters of the Kennicott River in marvelous McCarthy with WiFi?

As of 14 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tents at the headwaters of the Kennicott River in marvelous McCarthy with WiFi on 19 Nov 2026 start from £87, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Where is Tents at the headwaters of the Kennicott River in marvelous McCarthy with WiFi located?

Situated in McCarthy, this campsite is within a 5-minute walk of McCarthy Footbridge and McCarthy Road Information Station. McCarthy-Kennicott Historical Museum is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can't think of a better place to spend the night with delicious warm cots for only 100 in wrangel st elias National Park!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer 25 Trip

The host (Michael) was very knowledgeable of the area and helpful in getting us what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mike was utterly and perfectly accommodating--price was uppity for a tent but Mike made it all worth it--it was the ideal spot for close access to McCarthy and a close-up view of Mt. Blackburn and surrounding mountains--gorgeous--on the river--surround-sound included!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Michael was a great host and always available on site. Great location by the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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