Wrangell St. Elias National Park RV Parks & Campgrounds
At 13.2-million-acres, Wrangell St. Elias National Park is the world's largest internationally protected area. And yet, there are just two primitive access roads to the park, with a couple of campgrounds along each route. Using the map below, you'll be able to see those locations within the park along the Nabesna and McCarthy Roads.
Rentals & Guided Camping
See our list of recommended RV and campervan companies in Alaska. Make sure the rental allows for travel on gravel roads. Many rental companies restrict use of their vehicles on both the Nabesna and McCarthy roads. Or, reach out to Alaska Outdoor Gear Outfitter & Rentals for complete rental packages for car camping, backpacking, or even accessories to put in your RV.
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RV Parks & Campgrounds
Walk in public fishing access to Silver Lake and Van Lake; you’ll find wonderful scenery and good rainbow trout fishing in both lakes.
Mile 21.8 Nabesna Road. This rest area has a picnic table and vault toilet, and looks out over a lake with a view of the Wrangell Mountains.
This is a great site to take a break for some wildlife viewing or bird watching. There are views of wetlands, a small lake, and boreal forest. Moose are often seen here and caribou migrate through this area in the spring and fall. During spring and summer, look for nesting ducks and trumpeter swans. Vault toilets.
MP 27.8, Nabesna Rd. This is now called the Kendesnii Campground. This is now a developed campground with 10 sites, with picnic tables, fire rings, trails, and restrooms. Kendesnii Campground is a great place to fish and view wildlife. A hie of about a half mile to the south and over the ridge will take you to Jack Lake and more beautiful views of the Wrangell Mountains.
This is a trail with access to Copper Lake. Copper Lake has opportunities for Lake Trout, Grayling, and Burbot fishing. The first 2.5 miles are suitable for hiking, then the trail crossses Tanada Creek, which can be high and fast, and trail conditions deteriorate.