Glacier View Campground Overlooks Kennecott Glacier in McCarthy, Alaska
Enjoy the beauty of wild Wrangell-St. Elias National Park while camping with views of the Kennecott Glacier. The campground is nestled into a scenic location overlooking the national park on the edge of the historic town of McCarthy. Follow along on Facebook!
Campground Amenities
Number of Sites: 22 Campsites
RV Camp Sites: Yes, our RV sites are great for Class B and Class C vehicles!
Tent Camp Sites: Yes
Water Hookup: N/A
Sewer Hookup: N/A
Dry Sites: Yes. Hard packed earthen, rock and gravel campsites.
Dates of Operation: Mid-May through Mid-September
Restaurant on Site: Yes! Glacier View Grill
Glacier View Grill – next to the Campground
Did we mention burgers as big as the Wrangell Mountain Range! This outdoor cafe is famous for its “Glacier Burger”, and offers BBQ foods and beer/wine. Enjoying unreal camp views and unreal eats at this McCarthy staple – Glacier View Campground and Grill.
Glacier View Grill Menu
Hamburgers – Hand Packed 1/3lb patties house spiced with our famous Glacier View Spice Blend
All Burgers served with Chips & House Made Slaw.
LTO = Lettuce, Tomato & Onion
Glacier Burger – White Monterey Jack Cheese, LTO
Wrangell Mountain Burger – Pepper Jack Cheese, Bacon, Onion, BBQ Sauce, LTO
Hawaiian Burger – Swiss Cheese, Pineapple Slice, Teriyaki Sauce
The Sicilian – Mozzarella Cheese, Marinara Sauce, Pepperoni
Green Chili Cheese Burger – Large Slice of Green Chili, Jack Cheese,
Mushroom Swiss Burger – Swiss Cheese, Mushrooms, A-1 Sauce
Stella Blue Burger – Blue Cheese, Bacon, LTO
St Elias Burger – Lettuce, Tomato, Onion
Salmon Burger – Jack Cheese, Garlic Dill Aioli & LTO
- Substitute Vegetarian Patty on any burger
| Try McCarthy’s Most Infamous Loaded Burger! Only for the Brave… and hungry!
The Beef Trust – Double Patty, Double Bacon, Double Pepperoni, Double Cheese, LTO Served with a heaping pile of Chips and Slaw |
Chicken –
Classic American – BBQ Sauce, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions
Chicken Bacon Ranch – A local favorite!
Teriyaki Chicken – Pineapple Slice, Teriyaki Sauce
Sausages & Hot Dogs
Reindeer – Alaska Reindeer Sausage
Wisconsin Brat – Bratwurst, Sauerkraut, Onions
Sled Dog – Good ol’ Dog and Bun
Drinks
Non-Alcoholic
Soda
Juice
Ginger Beer
Beer & Wine
Rainier
Micro Brew & Seltzers
Red & Bubbly Cans
Ciders & Blonde Eagle
Prisma Wine
Gluten Reduced Beer
Directions to Glacier View Campground & Grill
Glacier View Campground is located approximately 300 miles east of Anchorage in The Wrangell-St. Elias National Park near the historic towns of Kennecott and McCarthy, Alaska. The campground is at the end of the McCarthy Road, on the edge of the town of McCarthy. The McCarthy Road is a gravel spur road that runs from the end of the Edgerton Highway in Chitina, Alaska, to the Kennecott River pedestrian foot bridge about 1 mile from the town center of McCarthy, Alaska.