Twin Lakes Campground Closure

Date: June 16, 2011

 For Immediate Release

Wayne Challoner, 907-822-7246

Twin Lakes Camp Ground to

 Close for improvements

Copper Center, AK –Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve had closed the Twin Lakes Camp Ground at mile 27 on the Nabesna Road for repairs. A contractor will be working in the campground to improve access and develop campsites. Due to this work, the campground must be closed for safety purposes. Work has begun and is schedule to be completed by October 1, 2011. If the work is completed earlier than expected, the campground will be reopened at that time. There are other camping options along the Nabesna Road. Please contact the Slana Ranger Station for further information. The Slana Ranger station is open 7 days a week from 8:00am to 5:00pm. The phone number is 907-822-7401.

To view the plan for the campground, visit our website at https://www.nps.gov/wrst/parkmgmt/planning.htm

For additional information please contact Wayne Challoner at 907-822-7246