US Forest ServiceFree
Wrangell-St Elias Backcountry AK
McCarthy, Alaska, Alaska🗓 Jun–Aug
About this site
Wilderness camping in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park — largest US national park. Fly-in access, massive glaciers.
Peak season temperatures
63°F
Avg high
50°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
Northern Hawk OwlOrange-crowned WarblerSwainson's ThrushBohemian WaxwingWhite-crowned Sparrow
Activities
Glacier HikingWildlife ViewingBackpackingPhotography
Amenities
Floatplane AccessBear CountryGlacier Access
Site types
TentFloatplane AccessBackpack
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- Jun–Aug
- Peak temps
- 50°–63°F
- Rating
- 4.9 (28)
- Coordinates
- 61.4134, -142.9234
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First come, first served. No reservation system. Verify current conditions and fire restrictions with the land manager before visiting.
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