Blackburn Cabins - McCarthy, Alaska

As a local Alaskan I have stayed in the Mccarthy area several times, always at a different property or lodge. Some accross the foot bridge, some on the road side. After staying at Blackburn Cabins this past week, I will not stay anywhere else in the future! The cabins are wonderfully quaint and well maintained and yet you feel like you stepped back in time 100 years. The coffee was great, beds comfy, outhouses easy, and the shower house looked amazing. More importantly the 2 ladies that helped me out during my stay were the kindest most helpful folks that I have encountered in this area of Alaska!

We loved our 4 night stay at Blackburn cabins- from the easy shuttle pickup at the footbridge, to the many walks to see stunning views - this was a comfortable place to base our Wrangell-St. Elias NP adventures! We loved our flightsee over the awesome mountains and glaciers, the guided tour of Kennecott Mine, a hike to the Root glacier and delicious salmon meals in McCarthy at the Potato. We loved experiencing cabin life in the woods - it was the perfect time of year with fall colors and warm sunny days!

We went to the beautiful Blackburn cabins out of season, but it was serene and peaceful.The owners were lovely and tried to warn us that it would be isolating and snowy but my son and I were intrepid and adventurous despite the warning. The shower block was frozen but Mark left us enough water to cook and bird-bath by. The cabins are very cozy and well made. We were walking distance to the toe of the glaciers, McCarthy and the bus stop to Kennecott mine - though we were there early and before the shuttles started. We walked the 7 miles instead. I would suggest bringing mozzie spray, as the little monsters were already starting to hatch when we were there. Highly recommend for a peaceful and beautiful time in the Wrangell-St Elias.