Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve
McCarthy
The non-company town that served the Kennecott Mine.
Photos by Katrina Church-Chmielowski
Kennicott
A great historic cultural site.
Photo by Katrina Church-Chmielowski
Nabesna
The site of a historic gold mine.
Just 5 minutes from the Guesthouse, a great place to learn about the park. There are a few short hiking trails with great vistas.
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve Visitor Center
Richardson HighwayJust 5 minutes from the Guesthouse, a great place to learn about the park. There are a few short hiking trails with great vistas.
Services available
Glennallen is the largest town in the region and home to the main grocery store, post office, gas stations, banks, DMV office, Bureau of Land Management, State Fish & Game, school district offices, library with free Internet, coffee shop, season food vendors, and Visitor’s Center.
Glennallen
The largest town in the region.
Information about activities and services available in the Copper Basin.
Copper River Valley Visitor Information Center
Information about activities and services available in the Copper Basin.
Copper Valley Community Library
Mile 186 Glenn HwyFree wifi
George I. Ashby Memorial Museum
101.5 Old Richardson HwyVery small but the best local history information.
Wengers Country Store
HC 60They carry some bulk items.
Posty's Sinona Creek Trading Post
34.6 Tok CutoffBest place to purchase local Alaska Native gifts.
Copper Valley IGA Market Fresh
187 Glenn HwyThey have a deli, espresso, and grocery store.
Bush Bottle & Grocery
116.5 Richardson HighwayGroceries and liquor.
Wells Fargo Bank
Mile 187.5 Glenn HwyNext to IGA with an exterior ATM machine.
Glennallen DMV
187.5 Glenn HwyOur local DMV with shorter lines.
First National Bank Alaska Glennallen Branch
187 Glenn HwyLocated in the IGA building.
Three brick and mortar schools and one homeschool program, creating opportunities for all students in the region.
Copper River School District
Three brick and mortar schools and one homeschool program, creating opportunities for all students in the region.
Federal subsistence hunting permits available. They operate the local BLM campgrounds and monitor the Gulkana Wild & Scenic River, among the land oversight.
US Land Management Bureau
Glenn HighwayFederal subsistence hunting permits available. They operate the local BLM campgrounds and monitor the Gulkana Wild & Scenic River, among the land oversight.
Subsistence fish wheel and dip netting permits available.
Alaska Department of Fish & Game Glennallen Office
186 Glenn HwySubsistence fish wheel and dip netting permits available.
Copper Valley Telecom
188 Glenn HwyThey sell phone accessories if you break yours.
The laundromat has quite a few machines. They may not all work, but there should be enough for any additional needs that you may have.
Laundromat
The laundromat has quite a few machines. They may not all work, but there should be enough for any additional needs that you may have.
Kenny Lake Mercantile
7.1 Mile Edgerton HwyThey have a laundromat as well.
Recently rebuilt after a devastating fire in 2020, they sell groceries, liquor, feed, fishing supplies, and sundries.
Tazlina River Trading Post
Richardson HighwayRecently rebuilt after a devastating fire in 2020, they sell groceries, liquor, feed, fishing supplies, and sundries.
The largest medical facility in the region, featuring urgent care, behavioral health, dental, and wellness clinics, as well as a pharmacy.
Copper River Native Association - Medical Center
Richardson HighwayThe largest medical facility in the region, featuring urgent care, behavioral health, dental, and wellness clinics, as well as a pharmacy.
Cross Roads Medical Center Glennallen Ak
187 Glenn HighwayUrgent care and pharmacy available.
ATM (Hub of Alaska Inc)
Glenn HighwayThe Hub has gas and a decent selection of gifts.
Salmon fishing
Klutina River
A great salmon and white water river.
A great, relatively river to raft or salmon fish. Locals go swimming and tubing when it's warm. North of Sourdough it is designated as a Wild and Scenic River.
Gulkana River
A great, relatively river to raft or salmon fish. Locals go swimming and tubing when it's warm. North of Sourdough it is designated as a Wild and Scenic River.
Copper Basin Communities
Native Village of Kluti-Kaah. Quaint town by the Klutina River. There is a summer Fireweed Festival with local vendors.
Copper Center
Native Village of Kluti-Kaah. Quaint town by the Klutina River. There is a summer Fireweed Festival with local vendors.
Gakona
The Native Village of Gakona. Also home to the historic Gakona Lodge.
Gulkana
Gulkana Native Village. The public boat launch is on the south west side of the bridge.
Native Village of Chistochina (Cheesh'na). Home to Posty's store, the best local supplier of Native gifts.
Chistochina
Native Village of Chistochina (Cheesh'na). Home to Posty's store, the best local supplier of Native gifts.
Slana
The last homesteading site in Alaska.
There is a gas station and restaurant, both with limited hours. Do not depend on it being open.
Meiers Lake
There is a gas station and restaurant, both with limited hours. Do not depend on it being open.
At the junction of the Denali and Richardson Highways. Paxson Lake campground has fishing and boating opportunities.
Paxson
At the junction of the Denali and Richardson Highways. Paxson Lake campground has fishing and boating opportunities.
Lake Louise Lodge
25600 South Lake Louise RdA beautiful lodge with fishing, boating, and water skiing opportunities.
Eureka Lodge
128 miles Glenn HwyA long-established lodge with rooms, bar, restaurant, and gas.
Kenny Lake
A local farming area that arose from homesteads.
Once one of the largest towns in Alaska during its height as a major stop on the Copper River & Northwestern Railroad. Home to dip netting and fishwheels.
Chitina
Once one of the largest towns in Alaska during its height as a major stop on the Copper River & Northwestern Railroad. Home to dip netting and fishwheels.
In Upper Tonsina, a Russian-American restaurant on the Richardson Highway has a 'haunted' abandoned lodge.
Tonsina
In Upper Tonsina, a Russian-American restaurant on the Richardson Highway has a 'haunted' abandoned lodge.
Food scene
Old Town Copper Center Inn & Restaurant
Loop RdA local favorite.
Tok Thai
189 Glenn HighwayGood Thai food at the Hub.
Lake Louise Lodge
25600 South Lake Louise RdKnown for good homemade food. A happening bar scene on the weekends.
Trailside Espresso
189 Glenn HwyLocated in the Hub parking lot.
Eureka Lodge
128 miles Glenn HwyA long-established lodge with rooms, bar, restaurant, and gas.
Ernesto's Mobile Grill
A long-time restaurant owner in Valdez and now Glennallen.
P J's Golden Spruce Cabins
Edgerton HighwayEspresso and sandwiches, usually very good.
Subway
Mile 187 Glenn HighwayOpened in 2021.
Gakona Lodge & Trading Post
Bar, restaurant, and lodge open during the summer months.
McCarthy Lodge
101 Kennicott AveGreat deck on a nice day.
Potato
Fabulous fries! You eat them so quickly that there isn’t time for a photo.
Local Churches
Holy Family Catholic Church
186 Glenn HwyMass or communion services on Sundays at 10:00 am.
Glennallen Community Chapel
Alaska 4Copper Center Community Chapel
Northern Life Church
105 Old Richardson HwyKenny Lake Community Chapel
9.2 Edgerton HwyGulkana Community Chapel
Mt Drum Lutheran Church
Mile 105 Old Richardson HwyOld Paths Independent Baptist Church
188 Glenn HighwaySightseeing
The Kennicott Mill Building tour is well worth it to get a good feel for the magnitude of the mine.
St. Elias Alpine Guides
12 Kennicott MillsiteThe Kennicott Mill Building tour is well worth it to get a good feel for the magnitude of the mine.