Kendesnii Campground is the only campground in Wrangell St Elias NP

Kendesnii Campground is the only campground located within Wrangell St Elias National Park and Preserve. The campground is located in the parks least visited northern section of the park at MP 27.2 on the gravel Nabesna Road making a trip here a true adventure!

Kendesnii Campground - Wrangell St Elias National Park

Make sure to take a look at the Nabesna Road Guide before heading out. Again, this is the less visited area of the park and has incredible opportunities to see wildlife like moose, Bald Eagles, and mosquitoes that I would almost swear were the size of hummingbirds!

You will also get to get up close to the world's largest land Biome, the Tiaga. Most people in the U.S. refer to it as the Boreal (or snow) forest. This forest consists of pines, spruces, and larches.

Number of Sites: The camping area has 10 campsites

Location in the park: Nabesna Road, milepost 27.2

Campsite Cost: Free!

Senior/Access Camping Fee: N/A

Latitude/Longitude:

62.5302° N, 143.2585° W

Pets Allowed:

Dogs must be leashed and under control by their owner at all times. Please clean up after your dog.

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National Park Free Entrance Days -Mark your calendars with the five free entrance days the National Park Service offers annually.

Kendesnii Campground Reservations :

No Reservations for Kendesnii Campground.

First Come, First Served?

Yes, all sites are first-come, first-served

Campground Amenities

Dump Station: No

Bear Boxes:

When camping in the park, appropriate food storage is required. If car camping, keep all food inside your car. If camping in the backcountry, please bring your own NPS-approved bear-resistant food container, which can be rented or purchased at outfitter or gear stores

Flush Toilets: No, Vault toilets

Payphone: No

Firewood: No

Is wifi available? No

Is cellular Phone Service Available? No

Is camp host available on site? No

Is firewood available for purchase? No

Amenities at each campsite:

Fire ring in the site? Yes

Picnic Table in the site? Yes

Potable Water? No.

There is drinking water available at the Wrangell-St. Elias Visitor Center and Slana Ranger Station. There is no public, treated drinking water available in Chitina, McCarthy, or Kennecott. There is bottled water for sale in local stores.