Rates & Policies
Ready to visit?
Please familiarize yourself with our policies below and make a reservation today to secure your dates.
Our nightly cabin rates start at $595
Full breakfast and arrival/departure shuttle included.
Reservations can be made online or by phone.
September at the station
Use code
station20
at booking
Golden days. Northern Lights nights.
September may be the most magical time to experience Wrangell–St. Elias.
The landscape turns gold. The summer crowds disappear. The nights grow darker—and with them, the possibility of seeing the Northern Lights dance outside your nine-foot window.
Spend your days exploring glaciers, hiking, and soaking in the last of Alaska's fall. Then come back to your private cabin, settle into your king bed and look out.
This fall, stay at Great St. Elias Station and enjoy 20% off your rate, plus a few things on us:
A welcome treat waiting in your private cabin
Breakfast each morning
A packed lunch for two for a stroll to our onsite glacier lake
Complimentary shuttle service to Kennecott for your choice of adventure—explore the historic mill (tours through September 13) and/or hike Root Glacier
Autumn doesn't last long. Neither does this kind of Alaska.
20% off · Welcome treat · Breakfast daily · Packed lunch for two · Kennecott shuttle - Use code: station20
Valid for stays August 20 –October 1, 2026. Subject to availability. Breakfast included daily. One packed lunch provided for up to two guests per stay. Complimentary shuttle service is provided for travel between The Great St. Elias Station and Kennecott; availability and scheduling may apply. Kennecott Mill Tours conclude September 13. Root Glacier hiking is physical abilitiy, weather and trail-condition dependent. Great St. Elias Station does not provide guides for any activities. Not combinable with other offers.
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We provide a set daily morning and afternoon shuttle to McCarthy and Kennicott, included for overnight stays.
An hourly shuttle also runs nearby throughout the day.
A local walking trail connects you to the town of McCarthy (1 mile) or Kennicott (4 miles).If you're booked on an adventure, guide services will pick up and drop off at our location.
Additional transportation can be arranged as needed and may incur a fee.
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Cell service is limited to Verizon in McCarthy; other carriers typically do not have coverage.
We offer complimentary Wi-Fi in the Hall and Cabins to overnight guests.
Wi-Fi and cell service can be intermittent due to our remote setting.
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We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Hall with a rotating, daily set menu. Breakfast is included in overnight stays and lunch and dinner can be added on at any point.
If you have dietary restrictions or allergies, please notify us at the time of booking so we can do our best to accommodate. Additional charges may apply, availability is limited. -
After your your reservation is made we will send you a detailed packing list.
USEFUL INFORMATION
RESERVATION Policies
Guest Acknowledgment
By requesting or confirming a reservation, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to these policies.
Reservations & Deposits
A 100% deposit is required at the time of booking to confirm your stay.
Availability is not guaranteed until the deposit is received.
Credit card transactions are subject to a processing fee.
Rates may change until a reservation is confirmed.
Cancellations & Changes
Given the nature of remote travel, we strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance.
Cancellations made more than 60 days prior to arrival incur a $50 cancellation fee.
Reservations are non-refundable and cannot be changed within 60 days of arrival.
Check-In & Check-Out
Check-in: 4pm – 7pm
Check-out: 9am – 11am
If you need to arrive or depart outside our set windows for check-in and check-out, please get in touch in advance.
Custom transfer times may incur additional fees.
Arrival Coordination
Because of our remote location, all arrivals must be coordinated in advance and fall within a set daily transfer period, which is included.
The property is not accessible by private car. You can park at the footbridge for pickup or arrive by air at the McCarthy airstrip, where we'll meet you.
Please confirm your arrival time and transportation plans ahead of time—without this, we can't guarantee pickup.
Luggage storage is available before check-in and after check-out.
Delays & Travel Interruptions
This an extreme wilderness setting.
We are not responsible for delays or disruptions to travel plans, including those related to weather or transportation.
Travel insurance is strongly encouraged.
House Policies
Health & Safety
Our property is extremely remote, with no immediate access to medical facilities. In the event of an emergency, response may depend on search and rescue services and can take several hours.
We request that guests inform us in advance of any medical conditions, allergies, or physical limitations.
Terrain may be uneven or challenging in places.
All guests are required to sign a liability waiver.
Accessibility
Due to the nature of our setting, accessibility can be limited. Please reach out—we’re happy to talk through what may be possible for your visit.
Gratuity
Gratuity is appreciated and shared among the full team, including the kitchen and lodge crew.
Common standard is 10% of lodging services and 20% food and beverage.
Gratuity can be added to your final bill at departure.
Property Policies
No smoking in or around cabins or lodge buildings.
No pets in guest cabins or lodge buildings, including emotional support animals and other non-service animals. Service animals trained to perform specific tasks for a person with a disability are welcome, in accordance with applicable law.
Firearms are not permitted on the property.
A minimum $250 cleaning fee applies for violations of any of the above.
Children & Age Requirements
Guests must be 21 years or older to make a reservation.
Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Children of all ages count toward occupancy, and standard rates apply.
For everyone’s safety, children must be supervised at all times and follow staff and guide instructions.
Childcare is not available on site.
