McCarthy Lodge & Ma Johnson's Historic Hotel

When You're Ready to Experience the Real Alaska

Let Us Be Your Host

Our historic town is in the very center of the largest protected wilderness on earth. McCarthy is surrounded by more mountains, glaciers and wildlife than anywhere else in Alaska! We have been actively restoring much of the town of McCarthy since 2001. McCarthy is where you will find the finest food, accommodation and entertainment in the park, just ask the locals! Our guest experience includes participation with the community and the people that actually live here all year. Our staff live here, our greenhouses provide fresh produce for our restaurants, our Copper River Red Salmon is wild-caught by locals. Best of all, the fully restored Ma Johnson's is the only authentic historic hotel in the park. Spend a few minutes in the Golden Saloon and make friends instantly. In addition to our accommodations, here you will find information on all there is to see and do inside Wrangell St. Elias, America’s largest National Park!