• 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 »

Fees & Reservations

McCarthy Road NPS Information Station

Unlike most National Parks, there are NO entrance stations or required fees to enter Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve.

If you plan on enjoying the park through any commercial outfitters, guides, services, or lodging facilities, you should arrange any reservations directly through them.

 
Viking Lodge

Currently, there are 14 public-use cabins located within Wrangell-St. Elias. All cabins are in remote locations and require hikers/campers to make appropriate plans. Most cabins are available on a first-come, first-served basis. However, there are currently 5 cabins that require a reservation. Go to our Public-Use Cabin page to learn more about these cabins and to make a reservation.

 
small annual pass

America the Beautiful Pass
Visitors may purchase this pass through the USGS website to gain entrance to federal sites that charge an entrance fee. Because we do not charge an entrance fee, Wrangell-St. Elias visitor centers do not sell federal land passes. However, visitors may want to purchase this pass before starting their trip to Alaska, if they are planning a trip that includes multiple national parks and federal sites. Please visit the USGS website to purchase your pass. This pass is not valid in Canada.

  • Local Guides & Outfitters Local Guides & Outfitters

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  • Roadside Accommodations Roadside Accommodations

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Did You Know?

Malaspina Glacier

The Malaspina Glacier, larger than Rhode Island, was named in 1874 for Capt. Alejandro Malaspina, an Italian navigator who, in service to Spain, explored the northwest coast of North America in 1791.