Kennecott Visitor Center

Kennecott Visitor Center in the Blackburn School
Kennecott Visitor Center in the Blackburn School · NPS
Phone
907-205-7106
Town
Kennecott, AK
Services listed
17
Coordinates
61.4833, -142.8878
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61.4833, -142.8878 · Park boundary: National Park Service

Located in the "Blackburn School," the Kennecott Visitor Center has exhibits and Rangers available to help with your trip planning.

Every day
9:00AM - 5:00PM

Daily 9:00am-11:30am, 1:30pm-4:30pm; Crown of the Continent & Kennecott Mill film shown in the General Store/Warehouse; exhibit buildings open; Dial-A-Ranger at (907) 205-7106. Contact the NPS-concessionaire St Elias Alpine Guides for available tours in the Kennecott Mill building.

Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04

Bicycle - RackBrailleBus/Shuttle StopFirst Aid Kit AvailableGifts/Souvenirs/BooksHistorical/Interpretive Information/ExhibitsInformationInformation - Maps AvailableInformation - Park Newspaper AvailableInformation Kiosk/Bulletin BoardInternet/WiFi AvailableRestroom - AccessibleRestroom - SeasonalScenic View/Photo SpotToilet - Vault/CompostingTrailheadWater - Non-Potable

Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04

Virtual Visit 2021 NPS Passport stamp and Junior Ranger Virtual Visit stamp

After being dropped off by the McCarthy to Kennecott shuttle, or if you walk/bike from McCarthy to Kennecott (5 miles), when you approach the town entrance, proceed to the visitor center on the left, inside the historical Blackburn School.

Located in the "Blackburn School," the Kennecott Visitor Center has exhibits and Rangers available to help with your trip planning.

Blackburn School - alternate view
NPS
AddressBlackburn School · Kennecott, AK 99566
Official pageOn nps.gov →
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