• Wrangell Mountains

    Wrangell - St Elias

    National Park & Preserve Alaska

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  • Nugget Creek Cabin and Trail is now open!

    The Nugget Creek cabin and trail are now open. However, please use caution when using this area, as a sow and two cubs have been active nearby.

Contact Us

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By Mail:

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve
Mile 106.8 Richardson Highway
PO Box 439
Copper Center, AK 99573

By Phone:

907-822-5234 This is the park business line. Please use this number if you'd like to reach specific people at the park. This line is answered Monday-Friday, from 8am-4:30pm.

907-822-7250 This is the Copper Center Visitor Center. Please use this number if you'd like information about the park or need help with trip-planning. This line is answered daily in the summer, from 9am-6pm.

By Fax:

907-822-7216

Our Staff & Offices

By Email:
Before you send your message
Park staff are available to promptly respond to your email, but please browse through this website (the Plan Your Visit section is very useful) and check out our Frequently Asked Questions before submitting your message. We receive a lot of emails requesting information that is easily available through our website. Also, our website contains far more information than we can mail you. If you would like an information packet be mailed to you, please be sure to include your name and mailing address. Thanks!

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Did You Know?

Mt. Sanford

In March, 1948, Northwest Flight #4422 slammed into 16,237’ Mt. Sanford, killing all 30 on board.  The wreckage was immediately concealed by ice and snow, making recovery efforts impossible.  It was 50 years later until wreckage parts surfaced on a glacier, miles from the crash site.