Glaciers loom over the ocean with large snowy mountains rising into blue skies

National Park & Preserve · Alaska

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.

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Things to do

  • 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

Weather & when to go

Varies widely depending on location in park and time of year. Visit https://www.nps.gov/wrst/planyourvisit/weather.htm for detailed information.

Operating hours

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.

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.

Slana Ranger Station - Slana, AK

Slana (907) 822-7401, Copper Center (907) 822-7250, Chitina (907) 823-2205 and.

Campgrounds

FAQ

Is Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve free to visit?
Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve does not charge a standard entrance fee. Check the official NPS page for the latest details on any activity or permit fees before you go.
What are the hours at Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve?
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.
Do I need a reservation for Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve?
No timed-entry reservation is currently required to enter Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve. Campgrounds and permits may still need to be booked separately on Recreation.gov.

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