McCarthy Lodge & Cabins - Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve

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.

Location
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, Alaska Wilderness, United States, North America
Type
hotel
Coordinates
61.428000, -142.928000
Price range
budget
Phone
+1-907-554-4402
Website
https://mccarthylodge.com/
Activities
Spa
Amenities
Spa, Restaurant, Dining, Bar
Tank Filling
luxury

PlnrScore: 30/100

Best Time to Visit McCarthy Lodge & Cabins

The best months to visit McCarthy Lodge & Cabins are March, April, May, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Month-by-Month Safari Conditions

  • January: Poor, temperature -14.02°C, rainfall 102.3mm, sunshine 2.5 hrs, humidity 64.2%
  • February: Poor, temperature -13.91°C, rainfall 76mm, sunshine 4 hrs, humidity 65.8%
  • March: Good, temperature -13.25°C, rainfall 61.8mm, sunshine 7.5 hrs, humidity 63.1%
  • April: Good, temperature -8.76°C, rainfall 31.1mm, sunshine 10.5 hrs, humidity 63.4%
  • May: Good, temperature -3.09°C, rainfall 33.9mm, sunshine 11 hrs, humidity 72.4%
  • June: Good, temperature 3.39°C, rainfall 44.7mm, sunshine 11.7 hrs, humidity 73%
  • July: Good, temperature 6.61°C, rainfall 67.8mm, sunshine 10.7 hrs, humidity 72.5%
  • August: Poor, temperature 4.93°C, rainfall 121.3mm, sunshine 7.8 hrs, humidity 76.7%
  • September: Poor, temperature -0.68°C, rainfall 154.9mm, sunshine 6.3 hrs, humidity 77.6%
  • October: Poor, temperature -7.28°C, rainfall 138.4mm, sunshine 4.3 hrs, humidity 72.8%
  • November: Poor, temperature -13.11°C, rainfall 82.4mm, sunshine 3.1 hrs, humidity 67%
  • December: Poor, temperature -13.11°C, rainfall 116.9mm, sunshine 1.7 hrs, humidity 66.5%

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