Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve
Designation: National Park & Preserve
Location: Alaska
📘 Park Overview
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.
🌤 Weather Information
Varies widely depending on location in park and time of year. Visit https://www.nps.gov/wrst/planyourvisit/weather.htm for detailed information.
🚗 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.
Images
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park contains a diversity of natural features. Landscapes unique to the North American continent are common here.
Credit: NPS Photo/ Neal Herbert
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is a backpacker's paradise. A variety of routes take you into beautiful country, including the Mentasta Mountains.
Credit: NPS Photo/ Bryan Petrtyl
Kennecott 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.
Credit: NPS Photo/ Matthew Yarbrough
Wrangell-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.
Credit: NPS Photo/ Bryan Petrtyl
The 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.
Credit: NPS Photo/ Bryan Petrtyl
Copper Center Visitor Center
Credit: National Park Service
Slana Ranger Station
Credit: National Park Service
Chitina Ranger Station
Credit: National Park Service
Kennecott Visitor Center in the historic Blackburn School
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Yakutat coastal area
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Tuesday, Mar 10
Light freezing rain
High: 1.1°F | Low: -22.1°F
Humidity: 87%
Wind: 3.8 mph
Rain Chance: 63%
UV Index: 0.2
Sunrise: 08:04 AM
Sunset: 07:22 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (63%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: -12.9°F
Cloud Cover: 63%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Wednesday, Mar 11
Sunny
High: -2.4°F | Low: -28.6°F
Humidity: 83%
Wind: 4.3 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.3
Sunrise: 08:01 AM
Sunset: 07:24 PM
Moon: Last Quarter (54%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: -21.6°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Thursday, Mar 12
Sunny
High: -0.7°F | Low: -29.6°F
Humidity: 78%
Wind: 4.7 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.3
Sunrise: 07:58 AM
Sunset: 07:27 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (44%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: -22.5°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Park Alerts
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve
Mile 106.8 Richardson Highway
Copper Center, AK 99573
🏤 Mailing Address:
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve
PO Box 439
Copper Center, AK 99573
📞 Voice Phone: 9078225234
📞 Fax Phone: 9078223281
✉️ Email: wrst_info@nps.gov