Chase Copper River king salmon in Chitina, Alaska's fishing hotspot. Six RV parks dot the area, perfect bases for Wrangell-St. Elias National Park adventures. Camp here to fish, hike McCarthy Road, and spot glaciers up close.
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Chitina hugs the Copper River's edge, where anglers hook monster king salmon each May. Drivers cross the rusty Million Dollar Bridge for views of jagged peaks. Wrangell-St. Elias National Park looms nearby, packing nine of America's 16 highest summits into one vast wilderness. Trails lead to root glaciers; floatplanes buzz over icefields.
Wrangell View RV Park suits connectivity seekers with WiFi, 50-amp, and 30-amp hookups at $40-$50/night. Budget campers grab Copper River Campground spots from $1/night. Pet lovers pick Liberty Falls State Recreation Site for drinking water or McCarthy Road Camp for pull-through ease. Groups book Copper River Campground in Wrangell-St. Elias for showers and pet-friendly pull-through sites.
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Chitina draws crowds for Copper River salmon fishing and Wrangell-St. Elias National Park access. Anglers target king salmon starting in May at the river's edge. Hikers tackle McCarthy Road; history buffs eye the Million Dollar Bridge. This tiny spot packs big wilderness thrills, from glacier hikes to peak views.
Six RV parks operate near Chitina: Wrangell View RV Park, Copper River Campground, Liberty Falls State Recreation Site, McCarthy Road Camp, and Copper River Campground in Wrangell-St. Elias. Wrangell View sits riverside with full hookups. Others hug park borders for easy trail access.
Yes, three parks welcome pets: Liberty Falls State Recreation Site, McCarthy Road Camp, and Copper River Campground in Wrangell-St. Elias. Liberty Falls offers drinking water for furry friends. McCarthy Road Camp adds pull-through sites; the park campground includes showers for group trips.