Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
8,323,148
Acres
82,000/year
Annual Visitors
Free
Entry Fee
June through September
Best Time to Visit
National Park Service
National Park
Wrangell-St. Elias was established on December 2, 1980, and is the largest national park in the United States at 13.2 million acres, larger than the entire country of Switzerland. It contains nine of the sixteen highest peaks in the United States.
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When to Visit Wrangell-St. Elias
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Month-by-Month Conditions
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Month
High
Low
Crowds
Roads
Jan
65°
40°
Low
Partial
Feb
62°
37°
Low
Partial
Mar
53°
27°
Low
Partial
Apr
40°
13°
Low
Partial
May
28°
-1°
Light
Open
Jun Best
18°
-12°
Heavy
Open
Jul Best
15°
-15°
Heavy
Open
Aug Best
18°
-12°
Peak
Open
Sep Best
28°
-1°
Peak
Open
Oct
40°
13°
Light
Open
Nov
53°
27°
Low
Partial
Dec
62°
37°
Low
Partial
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Campgrounds in Wrangell-St. Elias
Kendesnii Campground
$0/nightLocated on the Nabesna Road, this free camping area is the only National Park Service campground in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. It has 10 designated...
Trip Essentials
Gear and guides we recommend for Wrangell-St. Elias. Affiliate links help support our work.
Trail Map
Wrangell-St. Elias National Geographic Trails Illustrated
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Guidebook
Wrangell-St. Elias field guide with trail details and planning info
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Hotels Near Wrangell-St. Elias
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America the Beautiful Pass
$80/year. Covers entrance fees at all 2,000+ federal recreation sites.
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Bear Spray
Required carry in grizzly country. Practice the quick-draw before you need it.
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Trekking Poles
Save your knees on steep descents and river crossings.
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Rain Jacket
Mountain weather turns fast. Pack a shell even on clear mornings.
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Getting to Wrangell-St. Elias
Gateway Towns
- McCarthy, AK
- Glennallen, AK
- Chitina, AK
Nearest Airports
- ANC Ted Stevens Anchorage International 250 mi
- CDV Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith (Cordova) 75 mi
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