Camping & Lodging

Many visitors that come to Wrangell-St. Elias stay in cabins, lodges, private campgrounds, the Kendesnii Campground, or simply make camp on public land along the McCarthy and Nabesna Roads. On private land within the park boundaries and along area highways, there are a number of commercial businesses that offer a variety of visitor services including camping and lodging.

 

Kendesnii Campground

 

Come stay at the Kendesnii Campground!

This camping area, which was constructed in 2012, is the only National Park Service campground in the park. Located at mile 27.8 on the Nabesna Road, it has 10 designated campsites, each with a picnic table and a fire ring. There are two vault toilets. Each site can accommodate a small to medium RV or other vehicles. It is free and open year-round. No reservations are required.

The area is surrounded by trees and shrubs, and far enough from the road to avoid dust. There are picnic sites near the shoreline of the lakes and short hiking trails. Enjoy canoeing, viewing waterfowl, and fishing for grayling.

 

		Public Use Cabins There are 14 public-use cabins located within Wrangell-St. Elias. These are remote locations and require hikers/campers to make appropriate plans. Many of these cabins are accessible only by aircraft. Most cabins are first-come, first-served, but some require reservations. more...

 

		Roadside Accommodations Guide These guides list all roadside camping and lodging in the local park area. Arranged by road and includes maps. For a map of local roads, Click Here. Accommodations on the Glenn Hwy and Richardson Hwy (download the pdf) Accommodations on the Tok Cutoff and Nabesna Rd (download the pdf) Accommodations on the Edgerton Hwy and McCarthy Rd (download the pdf)

 

		Map of Local Public Campgrounds This is a highly detailed 22 x 17 inch map which depicts public campgrounds in Southcentral Alaska. Great for zooming and printing. 2 mb PDF Get it here

 

Remote Lodging Options Inside Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve

Ultima Thule Lodge
100 miles Upper Chitina River
PO Box 109, Chitina, AK 99566
[phone]
www.ultimathulelodge.com

Pioneer Outfitters
Located in Chisana, AK
PO Box CZN, Tok, AK 99780
[phone]
http://pioneeroutfitters.com

Carol Ann Webb B&B
Located in Chisana, AK
[phone]

Wrangell R Ranch
Located in Chisana, AK
PO Box CZN, Tok, AK 99780
[phone]

 

The following agencies also offer a wealth of information on accommodations and camping in Southcentral Alaska:
Alaska State Parks Dept. of Natural Resources Div. of Parks & Outdoor Recreation P.O. Box 107001 Anchorage, AK 99510-7001 [phone]	Greater Copper Valley Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 469 Glennallen, AK 99588 [phone]
Valdez Convention & Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 1603 Valdez, AK 99686 [phone]	McCarthy Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box MXY Glennallen, AK 99588
Cordova Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 99 Cordova, AK 99574 [phone]

 

NEIGHBORING LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCIES For more information on recreational opportunities or land ownership in this area contact:
Ahtna Native Corporation P.O. Box 649 Glennallen, AK 99588 [phone]	Bureau of Land Management P.O. Box 147 Glennallen, AK 99588 [phone]
Chugach National Forest Cordova District P.O. Box 280 Cordova, AK 99574 [phone]	Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge Box 155 Tok, AK 99780 [phone]
Kluane National Park Reserve Parks Service Environment Canada Haines Junction, YT CANADA YOB 1LO [phone]