The Tram Station is a campground located at the end of the McCarthy road, before the footbridge. There are 29 tent or RV spots in a wooded area with outhouses and drinking water. Campsites cost $10.00 per night and are available May 10 until September 20. This campground also offers a cafe, mountain bike rental, and reservations for flight seeing or glacier hikes. A van shuttle into McCarthy and Kennicott is available. The Tram Station provides emergency and flat tire vehicle repair. Contact: 907-554-4401.
Glacier View Campground is located at the end of the McCarthy road, before the pedestrian bridge. Campsites for RVs or tents cost $22 per night with drinking water available. There are hot showers on site, but this privilege costs an additional fee. There is a camp store with general merchandise, bike rental and the option to rent a cabin instead of utilizing a campsite. A full service restaurant operates at the Glacier View Campground as well. Pets welcome in camping area. Contact: 907-243-6677 or email: [email protected].
The Jumbo Creek Campground is a primitive campground located inside the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park near the town of McCarthy. It is a walk in campground for backpackers and is about 1 mile from the beginning of the Root Glacier Trail. There is no water available, but there are bear boxes available for storing food.
The Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is open to wilderness and back country camping. Park Service staff will be happy to assist you with back country permit information and bear resistant food storage. Contact: 907-822-5234.
