McCarthy Road Information Station in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park

McCarthy Road Information Station

Located at milepost 58.6 on McCarthy Road, this station will have updated information for visitors.

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McCarthy Road Information Station Details

Located at milepost 58.6 on McCarthy Road, this station will have updated information for visitors. The NPS posts information and periodically updates variable conditions such as weather and warning alerts for the park. There is a day-use parking area, vault toilets, bulletin boards, and a short hiking trail on site. There is no overnight camping or parking available. This station is generally not staffed.

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The Wrangell Mountains Center, or WMC, provides residential and walk-in educational programs in the park.

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