Wrangell-St. Elias Visitor Center
Copper Center, AK
The main visitor center for the largest national park in the United States, with views of Mount Drum and the Wrangell volcanoes on clear days.
- Nearest town
- Copper Center, AK
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 61.9770, -145.3250
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–August. Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Wrangell-St. Elias Visitor Center?
Wrangell-St. Elias Visitor Center is in Copper Center, AK, at GPS 61.9770, -145.3250. It is about 12 mi from Glennallen.
Which road trips pass Wrangell-St. Elias Visitor Center?
Wrangell-St. Elias Visitor Center is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Alaska’s Richardson and Denali highways.
What is there to see near Wrangell-St. Elias Visitor Center?
Places worth a stop nearby: Worthington Glacier (58 mi), Matanuska Glacier (82 mi) and Maclaren Summit (89 mi).
When is the best time to visit Wrangell-St. Elias Visitor Center?
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–August. Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)