Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve Custom Search The Chugach, Wrangell, and St. Elias mountain ranges converge here in what is often referred to as the 'mountain kingdom of North America.' The largest unit of the National Park System and a day's drive east of Anchorage, the park-preserve includes the continent's largest assemblage of glaciers and the greatest collection of peaks above 16,000 feet. Mount St. Elias, at 18,008 feet, is the second highest peak in the United States. Adjacent to Canada's Kluane National Park, the site is characterized by remote mountains, valleys, wild rivers, and a variety of wildlife.Proclaimed as Wrangell-St. Elias National Monument Dec. 1,1978; established as a national park and preserve Dec. 2, 1980. Wilderness designated Dec. 2, 1980. Designated a World Heritage Site Oct. 24,1979.     CONTACTS Email - wrst_interpretation@nps.gov Fax- 907-822-7216 Write to 105.5 Old Richardson Hwy. PO Box 439 Copper Center, AK 99573 Phone Headquarters Copper Center - 907 822 5234 Nabesna District Ranger Station - 907 822 5238 Chitina District Ranger Station - 907 823 2205 Yakutat Ranger Station - 907 784 3295 TRAVEL BASICS Operating Hours, Seasons Winter: 8:00 through 4:30, Monday through Friday. Summer: 8:00 through 6:00, daily. Getting There PLANE - The most direct way by commercial plane is to fly into Anchorage, AK then by one of the air taxi to the Gulkana Airport in Glennallen,AK. CAR - Two gravel roads enter the park; the McCarthy Road and Nabesna Road. Some car rental companies prohibit clients from accessing these roads. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - No public transportation. Getting Around Backcountry Connections, van service to McCarthy/Kennicott FEES/PERMITS Entrance Fee SUBSISTENCE FISHING Special Use Permits ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES ATV Permits are issued to document the type and amount of use on trails, identify the location of users in the event of an emergency, and to ensure users are aware of the restrictions governing the use of ATVs on park lands. ATV permits are REQUIRED for all RECREATIONAL users. Recreational users are individuals who do not reside within a local resident zone community surrounding the park. SUBSISTENCE HUNTING Sport hunting is ONLY allowed within the NATIONAL PRESERVE and must be conducted in accordance with state law. Subsistence hunting by local rural residents is authorized in both the park and preserve. A local rural resident is any person who has his/her primary home within the resident zone for the park as defined by federal regulation or has a subsistence permit issued by the superintendent. For further information on subsistence and eligibility, contact the park. CAMPING Glacier View Campground Open From May to September scenic and private campsites, mountain bike rentals, 1/2 mile west of Kennecott River bridge For More Information on this campground please call 907 554 4490 Nabesna District camping areas Open All Year Camping is available at a number of roadside pullouts along Nabesna Road, some with picnic tables with vaulted toilets available at four locations. All available on a first come, first served basis. There are no formal NPS campgrounds at this time. Backcountry camping is available. For More Information on this campground please call 907 822 5238 The Tramstation Open From May to September food, showers, bike rental For More Information on this campground please call 907 554 4401 LODGING 17 Silk Stocking Row Mid-May to Mid-September historic Kennicott cottage, 2 bedrooms upstairs, 1 bedroom downstairs, coffee, tea and cereal provided, located on hill above Kennicott For More Information on this lodging please call 907 554 1717 Carol Ann Webb Bed & Breakfast located in historic Chisana, Alaska. This lodging is not accessible by road. Fly-in only. For More Information on this lodging please call 907 734 2675 End of the Road B&B Open From May to September Bed and breakfast at the end of Nabesna Road, Mile 42. For More Information on this lodging please call 907 822 5312 Kennicott Cottage Open From May to September For More Information on this lodging please call 907 345 7961 Kennicott Glacier Lodge Open From May to September modern hotel, restaurant, showers, shared bath, located in Kennecott For More Information on this lodging please call 907 582 5128 Kennicott River Lodge and Hostel Open From May to September bunk or bed w/ mattress, commons area, cooking area, private cabins available For More Information on this lodging please call 907 554 4441 McCarthy Bed & Breakfast Open From May to September private or shared baths, cabins For More Information on this lodging please call 907 554 4433 McCarthy Lodge May to September Renovated historic lodge, shared baths, restaurant For More Information on this lodging please call 907 554 4402 Pioneer Outfitters Open All Year Bed & Breakfast located in historic Chisana, Alaska. Equipped to handle small and large groups. Not road accessible. For More Information on this lodging please call 907 734 7433 Sportsmen's Paradise Lodge Open All Year Overnight accommodations, bar liquor store, snacks and showers. For More Information on this lodging please call 907-240-2068 or 908-818-8120 Swift Creek Cabins Open From May to September private cabins, mile 57 McCarthy Road For More Information on this lodging please call 907 554 4432 Wrangell R Ranch Open From May to September Bed & Breakfast located in historic Chisana, Alaska For More Information on this lodging please call 907 734 7373 Wrangell St. Elias News B&B Open From May to September two miles from Kennicott River footbridge, two cabins For More Information on this lodging please call 907 554 4454 FACILITIES Ranger Stations CHITINA RANGER STATION Phone - 907 823 2205 Location - Mile 33 Edgerton Hwy., Chitina, AK Closures - Closed from Labor Day to Memorial Day Special Programs - 12 minute park orientation video, McCarthy Road video Exhibits - Historic cabin SLANA RANGER STATION Open All Year Phone - 907 822 5238 Location - Mile .5 Nabesna Road, Slana, AK Exhibits - General park orientation, backcountry trip planning Available Facilities - restrooms YAKUTAT RANGER STATION Open All Year Phone - 907 784 3295 Location - Yakutat, AK Visitor Centers WRANGELL-ST. ELIAS NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE VISITOR CENTER Open All Year Phone - 907 822 5234 Location - Mile 105.5 Old Richardson Hwy. Closures - Closed on all national holidays between but not including Labor Day and Memorial Day Special Programs - 12 minute park orientation video Exhibits - General park orientation and information Available Facilities - restroom Wilderness Information Centers MCCARTHY KIOSK VISITOR CONTACT STATION Location - Mile 60 McCarthy Road, McCarthy, AK Closures - closed from Labor Day to Memorial Day   Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve.   Campgrounds Near Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve: Moose Horn RV Park, Glennallen, 12 miles away Squirrel Creek Campground, Valdez-Cordova County, 17 miles away Northern Nights Campground, Glennallen, 19 miles away Tolsona wilderness Campground, Glennallen, 19 miles away   Hotels Near Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve: Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge, Copper Center , 36 miles away   Trails Near Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve: Klutina Lake Trail, Valdez-Cordova Borough , 12 miles away   Whitewater Near Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve: Copper River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 10 miles away, Class II - 77 miles long (Gulkana River to Chitina River) Tonsina River, Near Copper Center Borough , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Richardson Highway crossing to Lower Tonsina) Tsina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 22 miles away, Class III+ - 1.5 miles long (Richardson Highway to above Stuart Creek) Tiekel River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 23 miles away, Class V+ - 16 miles long (Stuart Creek at Richardson Highway to Copper River) Klutina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 24 miles away, Class III - 28 miles long (Klutina Lake to Richardson Highway Bridge at Copper Center)