Housed in Kennecott's historic general store, the Kennecott Visitor Center is your information hub for the Kennecott Mines National Historic Landmark in the heart of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve.

Pick up maps, brochures, and trail descriptions, join a ranger for a history talk or nature walk, or plan your wilderness excursion. The visitor center also hosts a small branch of the Alaska Geographic's bookstore. Stop by to browse our collection.

Phone number:  907-822-7476

Open Memorial Day through Labor Day
Every Day 9:00am -5:30pm

The Kennecott Visitor Center is closed during the winter.
Kennecott Mill town is located 5 miles from McCarthy, with no vehicle access or shuttle service during the winter.  During winter, the only access to Kennecott is via foot or skiing the 5 mile road from McCarthy.

For information about the McCarthy Road Information Station, Click Here.

How Do I Get to Kennecott?
     Brochure on how to drive, ride, or fly to McCarthy/Kennecott.

Transportation to McCarthy/Kennecott
     Information about shuttles on the McCarthy Road.