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McCarthy Road Information Station

McCarthy Road Information Station
Located at the end of the McCarthy Road, the McCarthy Road Info Station is a great place to get oriented to the local area and plan a visit to Kennecott and McCarthy.
 

McCarthy Road Information Station
Mile 59 on the McCarthy Road

Summer (Memorial Day through Labor Day):
There is no staff stationed here, but during the summer there is a phone that will connect you to the Kennecott Visitor Center from 10:00am - 7:00pm.

Winter: closed during the winter.

The McCarthy Road Information Station, located at mile 59 McCarthy Road is the information gateway to the communities of McCarthy and Kennecott. As you arrive in McCarthy, stop by to view the latest information on parking, shuttle service and park and community events.

Restrooms and day-use parking are available at this site. Overnight parking and camping can be found at a variety of local private companies.

Kennecott is located 5 miles from McCarthy, with no vehicle access or shuttle service during the winter. During winter, the only access to Kennecott is via foot or skiing the 5 mile road from McCarthy.

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Did You Know?

Mt. Sanford

In March, 1948, Northwest Flight #4422 slammed into 16,237’ Mt. Sanford, killing all 30 on board.  The wreckage was immediately concealed by ice and snow, making recovery efforts impossible.  It was 50 years later until wreckage parts surfaced on a glacier, miles from the crash site.