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Tents at the headwaters of the Kennicott River in marvelous McCarthy with WiFi

Vacation home in Chitina

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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McCarthy, AK
  • Place, McCarthy Road Information Station
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, McCarthy Footbridge
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, McCarthy Creek
  • Airport, McCarthy, AK (MXY)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

McCarthy

This vacation home places you within a 5-minute walk of McCarthy Footbridge and McCarthy Road Information Station.
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What's nearby

  • McCarthy Road Information Station - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • McCarthy Footbridge - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • McCarthy-Kennicott Historical Museum - 10 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Kennecott Visitor Center - 25 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

  • McCarthy, AK (MXY) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Potato - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Meatza Wagon - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Golden Saloon - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪As The Glacier Melts - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bistro - ‬8 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.
The vacation home features 5 bedrooms.

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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

  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

Check-out

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

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

  • This property welcomes pets
  • 3 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Children need to be attended for safety. River

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Communal BBQ grill and firepit on property

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

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home in Chitina is within a 10-minute walk of McCarthy Road Information Station and McCarthy Footbridge. McCarthy-Kennicott Historical Museum is also within a driving distance of 2 mi.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Does Tents at the headwaters of the Kennicott River in marvelous McCarthy with WiFi have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is McCarthy, AK (MXY), which is 4 mi away (34 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Tents at the headwaters of the Kennicott River in marvelous McCarthy with WiFi?

No, you won't find accommodations with balconies at Tents at the headwaters of the Kennicott River in marvelous McCarthy with WiFi.

Tents at the headwaters of the Kennicott River in marvelous McCarthy with WiFi Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer 25 Trip

The host (Michael) was very knowledgeable of the area and helpful in getting us what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025