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Wrangell–St. Elias National Park & Preserve, in southeastern Alaska, is the largest national park in the United States. Inside its vast wilderness, you’ll find towering peaks, sprawling glaciers, historic mining towns, and truly wild Alaskan backcountry.
Wrangell-St. Elias Quick Facts
Native Lands: Ahtna Nenn’, Upper Tanana, Eyak, & Tlingit (Native Land Digital)
Founded: December 2, 1980
Annual Visitors: 81,670 visitors in 2024
Size: 13,175,799 acres
Location: Alaska
Entrance Fee: Free!
Notable Fact: Wrangell–St. Elias is so massive that it’s larger than Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Switzerland combined!
Top Experiences in Wrangell-St. Elias
- Go on a Flightseeing Tour
- Drive McCarthy Road
- Go on a tour of the Kennecott Mines
- Hike the Root Glacier Trail
- Drive Nabesna Road
Best Time to Visit Wrangell-St. Elias
The best time to visit Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is from June through August. During these months, temperatures are pleasant, businesses are open, and roads are clear of ice and snow, making conditions ideal for hiking, driving, and camping. May and September are sometimes doable as well, but it depends on the year.
