National Park Guide

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park

Alaska, US

America's largest national park where four massive mountain ranges converge in an epic wilderness of glaciers and ghost towns.

13,175,799
Acres
15
Trails
1980
Established
75,000
Annual Visitors

Quick Info

Season
May - September
Entrance Fee
Free
Nearest Airport
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), 5 hours (to Copper Center)
Best Months
June, July, August

Highlights

  • Kennecott Mines National Historic Landmark
  • Root Glacier ice hiking
  • McCarthy Road scenic drive
  • Mount St. Elias and Mount Wrangell views
  • Nabesna Road backcountry access

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About Wrangell-St. Elias National Park

Wrangell-St. Elias is the largest national park in the United States at over 13 million acres, larger than Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Switzerland combined. The park contains 9 of the 16 highest peaks in the US, the largest glacier system outside of polar regions, and the historic copper mining towns of McCarthy and Kennecott.

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Where to Stay

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Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge

$$$

Nestled in the mountains near Copper Center with views of the Wrangell Range, this wilderness lodge offers two American-cuisine restaurants, a fireplace lobby, and guided excursion bookings.

15 min drive to park boundary$220-380/night
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Old Town Copper Center Inn & Restaurant

$

Family-owned historic inn in Copper Center since 1948, located 0.5 miles from Wrangell-St. Elias NP. Features an on-site restaurant, comfortable rooms with private baths, and genuine Alaskan hospitality.

10 min drive to park boundary$120-200/night
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Hotel Captain Cook

$$$

Luxury downtown Anchorage hotel with four restaurants and full-service amenities. A convenient overnight stop before the scenic drive to Wrangell-St. Elias via the Glenn and Richardson Highways.

Gateway city (Anchorage, 5-hour drive)$250-400/night
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Park Details

Highest Point
18,008 ft (Mount St. Elias)
Camping
Available
Wilderness Areas
Yes
Pet Friendly
Limited (developed areas only)
Region
Alaska/Hawaii
Established
1980