Lancaster's Backpacker Hotel

Lancaster's Backpacker Hotel is located in downtown McCarthy and caters to the budget traveler. We are not a hostel. The Hotel has VERY SIMPLE ROOMS with bunk beds or a double bed & bunk bed. If you are not a backpacker, please understand that the rooms may not have all the amenities you expect from a regular or discount hotel. Lancaster's offers private rooms for 1 to 4 persons near all the activity providers. Lancaster’s caters to the budget traveler with private, clean rooms, a reading room, and single-person-use shared bathrooms and shower areas. Lancaster's can also store unneeded baggage for you while you visit the spectacular backcountry destinations of this World Heritage Site.

This hotel is designed for no-frills backpackers looking for a break from camping without the expense of a hotel. If you do not have a sleeping bag we will provide linens for your use. We can also supply towels at no charge for your use at the Backpacker hotel.

Lancaster's is a very popular hotel with backcountry hikers and has only 11 rooms. Although walk ins are welcome on a space available basis, it is highly recommended to reserve early before arriving in McCarthy as we are heavily booked through the peak months of July and August. Our season runs from May 15th to September 15th each year.

History of Lancaster's Backpacker Hotel

Lancaster's is located in the Jim Edwards historic home and is named after another former tenant, Slim Lancaster - two of McCarthy's long line of well-known characters. The restoration of Lancaster’s began in 2002 and was re-opened in 2003.

Amenities Included With Your Room

Linens, blankets, and towels are provided. (You may use your own sleeping bags if you prefer.)

Lancaster's Backpacker Hotel Rates - 2008

Room Type	# Persons	Rate
Quadruple occupancy	4	$108.00
Triple occupancy	3	$88.00
Double occupancy	2	$68.00
Single occupancy	1	$48.00

Additional Information

Transportation from the parking areas to Lancaster's is not provided but we can suggest several options to get here. If you arrive before 5PM you could take the main shuttle to McCarthy.

Other Amenities

For other amenities such as laundry service, internet, etc., check out our Other Amenities page.

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