• Wrangell Mountain Range

    Wrangell - St Elias

    National Park & Preserve Alaska

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  • Shamrock Mining Plan of Operations and Environmental Assessment Released for Public Review/Comment

    The Park has released for public review the Shamrock Mining Plan of Operations and Environmental Assessment. The EA is available for public review and comment for one month. All comments must be submitted by July 3, 2013. More »

  • Chisana River Fire Grows, Creates 10,000 Foot Column

    Due to continued hot and dry conditions, the Chisana River Fire grew from 2,900 acres to 7,718 acres June 17. More More »

Laws & Policies

There are a variety of rules and regulations that help us protect park resources and provide visitors with a safe and enjoyable experience. The Code of Federal Regulations and the Superintendent's Compendium provide a complete listing of park rules and regulations.

36 CFR parts 1-199 pertains to all National Park areas.

36 CFR part 13 pertains to all Alaska National Park areas.

36 CFR section 13, subpart V pertains to Special Regulations of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve

The updated Superintendent's Compendium takes effect on April 1, 2013 and provides a listing of regulations under the discretionary authority of the superintendent. Each year the compendium is updated and the public can make comments. Click here to view updates.

Other regulations may also apply.

Nabesna Road ORV Trail Closures
Trails closed due to heavy impact on terrain/vegetation

Green Log Policy
Permit policy on cutting standing live timber

Policy for Gold Panning & Mineral Collections

ATV Permits

Subsistence Permits

Food Storage Regulations

Hunting

Fishing

ANILCA

Access to the Park and Preserve

ARPA: Protecting Historic Sites and Cultural Artifacts



Did You Know?

Downtown Glennallen

The village of Glennallen derives its name from the combined last names of Capt. Edwin F. Glenn and Lt. Henry T Allen, both instrumental in the early exploration of the of the Copper River Basin.