National Park · Alaska, United States
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is a national park in Alaska, United States, established in 1980.
Photo: Mr. David Sinson, NOAA, Office of Coast Survey via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped and resized for display.
Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Alaska, United States |
| Established | 1980 |
| Coordinates | 61.4350° N, 142.9536° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve is a United States national park and preserve in south central Alaska. The park, the largest in the United States, covers the Wrangell Mountains and a large portion of the Saint Elias Mountains, which include most of the highest peaks in the United States and Canada, yet are within 10 miles (16 km) of tidewater, one of the highest reliefs in the world. The park's high point is Mount Saint Elias at 18,008 feet (5,489 m), the second tallest mountain in both the United States and Canada.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Best time to visit
June to September — the summer window; winters are long and cold
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Glennallen, Alaska |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport |
| Getting there | This visitor center is located 10 miles south of Glennallen, Alaska, and approximately 200 miles northeast of Anchorage, AK and 250 miles south of Fairbanks, AK. |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Gulkana Airport (GKN) · Gulkana, United States · 95.7 miles away
- Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) · Cordova, United States · 106.8 miles away
- Northway Airport (ORT) · Northway, United States · 110.5 miles away
Parks nearby
Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve
Kluane National Park and Reserve
Glacier Bay National Preserve
Chugach State Park
Nancy Lake State Recreation Area
Caines Head State Recreation Area
More parks in Alaska
Frequently asked questions
Where is Wrangell-St. Elias National Park?
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is in Alaska, United States (61.4350° N, 142.9536° W).
When was Wrangell-St. Elias National Park established?
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park was established in 1980, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
When is the best time to visit Wrangell-St. Elias National Park?
June to September — the summer window; winters are long and cold.
Does Wrangell-St. Elias National Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Wrangell-St. Elias National Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Wrangell-St. Elias National Park?
The nearest town is Glennallen, Alaska. The nearest airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. This visitor center is located 10 miles south of Glennallen, Alaska, and approximately 200 miles northeast of Anchorage, AK and 250 miles south of Fairbanks, AK.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wrangell-St._Elias_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/wrst/ — Official park page.