Visitor centers in Wrangell–St. Elias
Wrangell–St. Elias National Park has 5 visitor centers on the National Park Service record, 5 of them a Passport To Your National Parks stamp location. Opening hours, services, directions and contact details for each — plus the scenic drives that reach them.
5 mapped · Park boundary: National Park Service
Chitina Ranger StationPassport stamp14 servicesLocated in downtown Chitina at mile 33 on the Edgerton Highway. Upon entering Chitina town southbound, turn left at the Chitina Hotel, drive down the gravel road 0.2 mile (300 meters), station on left. The light brown historical log cabin with mint green trim is the Chitina Ranger Station.
Kennecott Visitor CenterPassport stamp17 servicesLocated in the "Blackburn School," the Kennecott Visitor Center has exhibits and Rangers available to help with your trip planning.
Slana Ranger StationPassport stamp13 servicesGet the latest Nabesna Road conditions and information about its recreational opportunities.
Wrangell-St. Elias Visitor Center in Copper CenterPassport stamp31 servicesEnjoy the exhibits, view the park film, hike nature trails, shop in the bookstore, gather park & area information, conduct backcountry trip planning, and view the large 3-D interactive map display. Park rangers provide guided talks and walks daily during the summer months. Subsistence fishing and hunting permits are also available for eligible local rural residents.
YakutatPassport stamp4 servicesYakutat is located in the southern portion of the park along the coastline in Yakutat Bay at the base of the St. Elias Mountains. Accessible only by plane or boat, this area encompasses the park's coastal region, with 155 miles of little-known coastline, where giant mountains, enormous glaciers, and temperate rainforest meet the ocean. For information, please call Park Headquarters in Copper Center at (907) 822-5234.
Source: National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04