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    McCarthy Lodge & Cabins

    Hotel · Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, United States

    Budget
    PlnrScore 35
    Best time
    Apr
    Suggested stay
    4-5 nights

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    Located in the quirky gateway town of McCarthy, this historic lodge provides comfortable accommodations and a lively atmosphere. It serves as an excellent base for exploring the park, with easy access to guided hikes, rafting trips, and flightseeing tours. Wildlife sightings in the area include moose, bears, and eagles, often seen on excursions into the surrounding wilderness.

    Rooms & inclusions

    Activities
    Spa
    Amenities
    Spa, Restaurant, Dining, Bar

    Best time to stay at McCarthy Lodge & Cabins

    Best months:
    April
    Jan
    Fair-14°C102mm
    Feb
    Good-14°C76mm
    Mar
    Good-13°C62mm
    Apr
    Great-9°C31mm
    May
    Good-3°C34mm
    Jun
    Good3°C45mm
    Jul
    Good7°C68mm
    Aug
    Fair5°C121mm
    Sep
    Fair-1°C155mm
    Oct
    Fair-7°C138mm
    Nov
    Good-13°C82mm
    Dec
    Fair-13°C117mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airport

    May Creek Airport (MYK)

    52 km from the park

    International airport

    Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)

    430 km from the park

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    Address
    McCarthy, US

    Data updated October 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo