Meals at Camp

Camp McCarthy's Pavilion deck with cafe tables and chairs, food storage, sinks, and coffee and tea station.

Meals at Camp McCarthy are meant to be simple and bear-safe. Camp is not designed for full cooking or elaborate meals, so please bringing pre-prepared foods, picnic-style meals, and cooler-friendly favorites. Each tent has space for one standard-sized cooler plus dry shelf storage; we provide the dishes, silverware, and everything you need for cleanup. Here are some ideas to help with planning:

Breakfast

  • Yogurt cups

  • Granola or cereal

  • Muffins and pastries

  • Bagels with cream cheese

  • Instant or overnight oats

  • Hard-boiled eggs

  • Cold pizza

  • Fresh fruit

  • Premade breakfast sandwiches

Snacks

  • Trail mix

  • Jerky or meat sticks

  • Granola or protein bars

  • Nuts, nut butter packets

  • Dried fruit, fruit leather

  • Cheese sticks

  • Chips

  • Hard boiled eggs

  • Peanut butter pretzels

  • Apples, oranges, grapes

Lunch & Dinner

  • Sandwiches, wraps, or pinwheels

  • Pasta salad with protein

  • Quinoa or grain bowls

  • Chicken or egg salad

  • Cold fried chicken or pizza

  • Charcuterie boxes

  • Hummus, veggies & pita

  • Crackers, cheese & deli meats

  • S’mores for dessert

For wildlife safety, Camp McCarthy is not set up for cooking meals. Portable grills, camp stoves, and cooking raw foods such as hamburgers, sausages, steaks, chicken, fish, or bacon are not permitted.

Pro Tips

  • Prepare meals at home before arriving whenever possible

  • Portion food into reusable containers for easy grab-and-go meals

  • Freeze water bottles to help keep your cooler cold longer

  • Pack a little more ice than you think you'll need. A small cooler with ice packs works well — ice is sometimes available in town. The Pavilion has space to store one standard-sized cooler per tent.

  • Bring simple breakfasts, trail snacks, and easy lunches — then keep dinner plans flexible and enjoy the day as it unfolds.

Two guests sitting next to the fire circle with mountain and valley views.

Nearby dining

After a full day of adventure, most guests end up at The Potato for dinner — the local favorite for hearty food, drinks, and great company. There is also the Golden Saloon and Salmon & Bear fine dining.

Glacier View Grill is another great option located about one mile from Camp.

Good to know

  • No food inside tents (wildlife precaution)

  • Please avoid strong-smelling foods

  • Ready-to-eat meals only

  • Ice may not always be available in McCarthy so bring plenty!

Camp McCarthy with Fireweed Mountain in the background.
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