National Park & Preserve · Alaska · AK
Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve
Wrangell-St. Elias is a vast national park that rises from the ocean all the way up to 18,008 ft. At 13.2 million acres, the park is the same size as Yellowstone National Park, Yosemite National Park, and Switzerland combined! Within this wild landscape, people continue to live off the land as they have done for centuries. This rugged, beautiful land is filled with opportunities for adventure.
Current alerts
CautionAlternate Route for Access to Root Glacier
The old route to access Root Glacier is no longer safe due to unstable ground. An alternative, new route exists past the Amazon Creek. Seek information at the visitor center or news release webpage.
Location
61.4182, -142.6028
Hours & fees
Headquarters Visitor Center - Copper Center, AK
The park and public lands are always open but visitor facilities have limited seasons: Open in Summer. Call ahead for hours: Copper Center (907) 822-7250, Slana (907) 822-7401, Chitina (907) 823-7250 and Kennecott (907) 205-7106. CLOSED Mid-September through April.
| Monday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Thursday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Friday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Saturday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sunday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
Kennecott Visitor Center - Kennecott, AK
The park and public lands are always open but visitor facilities have limited seasons: Open in Summer. Call ahead for hours: Kennecott (907) 205-7106 and Slana (907) 822-7401, Copper Center (907) 822-7250, and Chitina (907) 823-2205. CLOSED Beginning of September through April.
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Slana Ranger Station - Slana, AK
Slana (907) 822-7401, Copper Center (907) 822-7250, Chitina (907) 823-2205 and.
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
No entrance fee is charged at this park.
Activities
- Arts and Culture
- Auto and ATV
- ATV Off-Roading
- Auto Off-Roading
- Scenic Driving
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Backcountry Camping
- Canoe or Kayak Camping
- Car or Front Country Camping
- Group Camping
- RV Camping
- Canyoneering
- Climbing
- Mountain Climbing
- Fishing
- Freshwater Fishing
- Fly Fishing
- Saltwater Fishing
- Flying
- Fixed Wing Flying
- Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking
- Self-Guided Tours - Auto
- Hiking
- Backcountry Hiking
- Front-Country Hiking
- Hunting and Gathering
- Gathering and Foraging
- Hunting
- Paddling
- Junior Ranger Program
- Snowmobiling
- Snowshoeing
- Wildlife Watching
- Birdwatching
- Park Film
- Museum Exhibits
- Shopping
- Bookstore and Park Store