With a stay at this vacation home in McCarthy, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of McCarthy Footbridge and McCarthy Road Information Station. .This vacation home is 2 mi (3.3 km) from McCarthy-Kennicott Historical Museum and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Kennecott Visitor Center.
McCarthy Road Information Station - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
McCarthy Footbridge - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
McCarthy-Kennicott Historical Museum - 9 min drive - 4.6 km
Kennecott Visitor Center - 24 min drive - 11.9 km
Getting around
McCarthy, AK (MXY) - 34 min drive
About this property
Tents at the headwaters of the Kennicott River in marvelous McCarthy with WiFi
Located in McCarthy, this campground is a dream at the end of the road to McCarthy. The most convenient access to the quaint town of McCarthy and the world famous Kennicott Mill. With cozy tents and WiFi available, guests can unwind in this phenomenal retreat. Outhouses available. All tents come with a buddy heater for comfort and coffee and hot chocolate in the morning. We'll be available to answer any questions while you stay at our place.
Make yourself comfortable in your vacation home.
Guests will find features like internet access.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bathroom
0.5 bathroom
Toilet paper
Pets
Pet friendly
3 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Communal BBQ grill and firepit on property
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Minimum check-in age: 18
Special check-in instructions
The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Children need to be attended for safety. River
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Tents at the headwaters of the Kennicott River in marvelous McCarthy with WiFi Reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Ryan C.
6 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Summer 25 Trip
The host (Michael) was very knowledgeable of the area and helpful in getting us what we needed.