Wrangell - St Elias National Park and Preserve - Facilities

Chitina Ranger Station

Open

Summer Only: (Memorial Day to Labor Day)

Thursday-Monday 9:00am - 5:30pm

Phone

907 822 5234

Location

Mile 33 Edgerton Hwy., Chitina, AK

Closures

Open Memorial Day through Labor Day

Special Programs

22 minute park orientation video, Kennecott Mines Video, Park orientation, road condition updates, bear proof food container checkout, trip planning

Exhibits

Historic cabin

Available Facilities

Staffed by Chitina Chamber of Commerce volunteers

Slana Ranger Station

Open

Summer: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Winter: Open, but please call ahead

Phone

907 822 5238

Location

Mile .5 Nabesna Road, Slana, AK

Exhibits

Park orientation and safety message, backcountry trip planning

Available Facilities

restrooms

Visitor Centers

Kennecott Visitor Center

Open

Summer 9:30-5:30 daily

Location

Kennecott National Historic Site

Closures

closed from Labor Day to Memorial Day

Special Programs

Orientation and backcountry trip planning. Guided history tours through the Kennecott Mine Site

Exhibits

Map of area interests

Wrangell-St. Elias Visitor Center

Open

Summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day):

Daily 9:00am - 7:00pm

Fall (Labor Day to Sept 15th):

Daily 8am - 4:30pm

Winter: Mon-Fri 8am - 4:30pm

Phone

907 822 5234

Location

Mile 106.8 Richardson Hwy.

Special Programs

22 minute park orientation video, ranger programs, information desk, backcountry trip planning

Exhibits

BRAND NEW FACILITY! Exhibit buildings, nature trail, Large park relief map, displays, bookstore and gift shop.

Available Facilities

restrooms