Wrangell-St. Elias National Park contains a diversity of natural features. Landscapes unique to the North American continent are common here.
Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve
National Park & Preserve · AK
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.
Park report
Hours Exceptions
NoteSummer Hours
Current Alerts
How this is rated
Good: no active alerts or closuresNo active alerts
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Campgrounds Available
How this is rated
Good: campgrounds available in this park1 campground
Visitor Centers
Good5 visitor centers
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available42 activities
Park Name
InfoWrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve
Designation
InfoNational Park & Preserve
State(s)
InfoAK
Phone
Info9078225234
wrst_info@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoThe 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.
Visitor Center: Wrangell-St. Elias Visitor Center in Copper Center
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Visitor Center: Kennecott Visitor Center
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Visitor Center: Slana Ranger Station
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Themes & Topics
InfoArcheology, Arts, Photography + 31 more
Weather Info
InfoVaries widely depending on location in park and time of year. Visit https://www.nps.gov/wrst/planyourvisit/weather.htm for detailed information.
Getting There
InfoThe administrative building and main park visitor center are located along the Richardson Highway (Hwy 4), which is a paved state highway that runs through Copper Center, AK. The buildings are 8 miles
Location
Info61.4182° N, -142.6028° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website