Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve
1 campground in the park · 2 nearby within 50 mi
Photo: NPS Photo/ Neal Herbert
1 current alert
As of Sep 20, 2026 · from nps.gov
- CautionAlternate Route for Access to Root GlacierThe 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.
At a glance
- In the park
- 1 campground
- Near the park
- 2 campgroundsWithin 50 mi
Where to camp
Camping in the park 1
About Wrangell - St Elias
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…
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.
Photos: NPS Photo/ Bryan Petrtyl · NPS Photo/ Matthew Yarbrough
Things to do
- Arts and Culture
- Auto and ATV
- ATV Off-Roading
- Auto Off-Roading
- Scenic Driving
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Boating
- Camping
Plan your visit
Getting there
The 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 south of the Glenn…
Weather
Varies widely depending on location in park and time of year. Visit https://www.nps.gov/wrst/planyourvisit/weather.htm for detailed information.
Plan your visit
Hours
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.
Getting there
The 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 south of the Glenn Highway and Richardson Highway intersection near Glennallen, Alaska. This is approximately 200 miles east of Anchorage, AK and 250 miles south of Fairbanks, AK.
Weather
Varies widely depending on location in park and time of year. Visit https://www.nps.gov/wrst/planyourvisit/weather.htm for detailed information.
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