Alerts & closures
Is Wrangell–St. Elias open right now?
Last verified Alerts refresh hourly
The NPS says: “The park and public lands are always open but visitor facilities have limited seasons: Open in Summer. Call ahead for hours: Copper Center (907) 822-7250, Slana (907) 822-7401, Chitina (907) 823-7250 and Kennecott (907) 205-7106. CLOSED Mid-September through April.”
From the NPS
Current alerts
No active alerts. The National Park Service lists no current alerts for Wrangell–St. Elias National Park & Preserve. Always check current conditions before you go.
Checked Oct 1, 2026, 3:39 PM ET from the NPS alerts feed.
Opening hours (NPS)
Headquarters Visitor Center - Copper Center, AK
monday Closed tuesday Closed wednesday Closed thursday Closed friday Closed saturday Closed sunday Closed Kennecott Visitor Center - Kennecott, AK
monday Closed tuesday Closed wednesday Closed thursday Closed friday Closed saturday Closed sunday Closed Slana Ranger Station - Slana, AK
monday Closed tuesday Closed wednesday Closed thursday Closed friday Closed saturday Closed sunday Closed
Before you go
- Entrance: Free entry
- Very quiet (often seasonal closures): January, February, March, November, December.
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FAQ
Wrangell–St. Elias: open or closed?
- Is Wrangell–St. Elias National Park & Preserve open year-round?
- The National Park Service says: "The park and public lands are always open but visitor facilities have limited seasons: Open in Summer. Call ahead for hours: Copper Center (907) 822-7250, Slana (907) 822-7401, Chitina (907) 823-7250 and Kennecott (907) 205-7106. CLOSED Mid-September through April." Roads, campgrounds and visitor centers can still close for the season or for weather, so check current alerts.
- How do I check closures at Wrangell–St. Elias?
- This page lists the park's current NPS alerts, refreshed hourly. The National Park Service's own current-conditions page for Wrangell–St. Elias is the authority for road status and closures.
- Which months are hardest to visit Wrangell–St. Elias?
- January, February, March, November, December average very few recorded visits (under 2% of the busiest month), which usually means seasonal closures or limited access. That's an inference from NPS visitor counts, so confirm on nps.gov.
Sources · 3
- 1.Wrangell–St. Elias National Park & Preserve — current conditions · National Park Service
- 2.NPS Data API — alerts · National Park Service
- 3.NPS Visitor Use Statistics — monthly recreation visits, 2021–2025 (IRMA stats REST service) · National Park Service (U.S. Department of the Interior) — Visitor Use Statistics Program
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