National Preserve · Alaska, United States
Wrangell-St. Elias National Preserve
Wrangell-St. Elias National Preserve is a national preserve 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 Preserve |
|---|---|
| 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 Preserve
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
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- 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 Preserve?
Wrangell-St. Elias National Preserve is in Alaska, United States (61.4350° N, 142.9536° W).
When was Wrangell-St. Elias National Preserve established?
Wrangell-St. Elias National Preserve was established in 1980, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
Does Wrangell-St. Elias National Preserve have campgrounds?
Yes — Wrangell-St. Elias National Preserve has campgrounds.
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_Preserve — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/wrst/ — Official park page.