• Winter in the Wrangells

    Wrangell - St Elias

    National Park & Preserve Alaska

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  • Delayed Opening of Kennecott Visitor Center

    Due to lingering snow conditions and frozen water supply lines, the park has postponed the opening of the Kennecott Visitor Center until June 1. Even though the visitor center is closed, Kennecott MInes NHL and local businesses are open. More »

Slana Ranger Station

Slana Ranger Station
The Slana Ranger Station is located at the beginning of the Nabesna Road. This is a great place to plan your visit to the northern portion of the park.
 

Slana Ranger Station
Mile 0.5 Nabesna Road
(907) 822-7401

Summer (May-September):
Open Daily
8:00am - 5:00pm

Winter: Open by appointment only. Please call (907) 822-7405 for an appointment. If you need immediate assistance or trip-planning information, please call park headquarters at (907) 822-5234.

The Slana Visitor Contact Station provides information about the northern side of the park and the Nabesna Road. ATV permits, and subsistence permits are also issued here. Bookstore, phone, restrooms, maps, and park film shown on TV by request. Guided ranger interpretive programs available.

 
Slana Ranger Station Virtual View
360° "Virtual View"
inside the Slana Ranger Station
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  • How Are The Park Roads? How Are The Park Roads?

    Current Status of the McCarthy & Nabesna Roads Read More

Did You Know?

glacier

Approximately 25%, or 5000 square miles, of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve is glacial ice.  This represents about 60% of the glacial ice in the entire state of Alaska.