Overview
Kendesnii Campground sits along the Nabesna Road in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, offering 10 wooded sites near the park’s northern edge in Alaska’s Interior. Managed by the National Park Service, it’s surrounded by spruce with views of the Wrangell Mountains, featuring vault toilets and trails for a primitive stay. This campground is a remote base for campers looking to fish nearby streams, hike to Jack Lake, or enjoy wildlife viewing, with the vast park wilderness stretching beyond.
Location & Access
- Location: Off Nabesna Road, near Slana, Alaska.
- Access: Reachable via gravel Nabesna Road; it’s about a 4-hour drive east from Glennallen or 1 hour from Slana, requiring a high-clearance vehicle.
- Seasonal Accessibility: Open May through September, depending on road conditions.
Campsite Details
- Number of Sites: 10 sites, suitable for tents and RVs.
Amenities & Facilities
- Restrooms: Vault toilets available.
- Water: Drinking water provided on-site.
- Additional Amenities: Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring; some sites are wheelchair-accessible.
Activities & Nearby Attractions
- On-Site Activities: Fish for grayling in nearby streams, hike the half-mile trail to Jack Lake for mountain views, or enjoy a campfire with wildlife sightings (moose, bears).
- Nearby Attractions: Wrangell-St. Elias National Park offers trails and scenic drives; Slana, an hour west, provides basic services and park info.
