Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve

National Park Service, Alaska.

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.

Camping and Day Use

  • Esker Stream Cabin

Nearby Activities

  • Auto Touring
  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Climbing
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Historic & Cultural Site
  • Hunting
  • Paddling
  • Picnicking
  • Wildlife Viewing

Directions

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.

Additional Information

  • Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve Official Website
  • Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve Map

Photo Gallery

  • Kennecott Mines National Historic Landmark
  • Yakutat coastal area
  • Kennecott Visitor CenterKennecott Visitor Center in the historic Blackburn School
  • Chitina Ranger Station
  • Slana Ranger Station
  • Copper Center Visitor Center
  • Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve
  • Backpackers in Mentasta MountainsWrangell-St. Elias National Park is a backpacker's paradise. A variety of routes take you into beautiful country, including the Mentasta Mountains.
  • Icy Bay with Mt. St. EliasWrangell-St. Elias National Park contains a diversity of natural features. Landscapes unique to the North American continent are common here.
  • Kennecott Mill TownKennecott Mines National Historic Landmark is found within Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. This early 1900's copper mining operation overcame numerous challenges and found success in the heart of the Alaskan wilderness.
  • Logan GlacierWrangell-St. Elias National Park contains the greatest concentration of glaciers in North America. More than 3000 glaciers covering over three million acres of land are found in the park.
  • Wrangell MountainsThe Wrangell Mountains dominate the view of the northern half of the park. This range lies entirely within the park and reaches 16,390 ft (4,996 m) in height.

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