Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Wrangell-St Elias National Park and Preserve adventure.
Experience one of the most dramatic and wild landscapes on earth in the remote Alaskan wilderness.
At 13 million acres, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is the largest of all US national parks. It presents an incredible contrast with wild coastlines backdropped by mountains climbing 18,000 feet above sea level, and its massive backcountry is dotted with treasured rivers, numerous glaciers, and volcanoes. Many visitors come for the wildlife viewing and immersive Alaskan experience—think salmon runs, high-density brown bear populations, caribou, moose, wolves, and eagles on land, plus whales, seals, otters, and marine life by the coast. Wrangell-St. Elias is accessible from the Nabesna and McCarthy road systems, as well as by air and watercraft. Endless outdoor adventures and supreme camping options draw campers for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.
Remote Alaska camping adventures are primarily a summer activity. Wrangell-St. Elias road systems are open during June, July, August, and September for roadtrippers, car campers, and RVers. Salmon runs are also predominantly summer events, coinciding with high levels of bear activity for exciting wildlife viewing. Spring draws steelhead into coastal rivers, so places like Yakutat are popular among anglers during April and May. The weather is often rainy and cold during the spring, however. Winter is less popular with frigid temperatures but does have fantastic opportunities for backcountry skiing, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing. Sled dog tours and even winter paddling along the coast are worth considering for an off-season cabin stay.