Kendesnii Campground

Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve
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Kendesnii Campground is located at Mile Post 27.8 of the Nabesna Road. The Nabesna Road starts at mile 60 of the Tok Cutoff Highway in the town of Slana, AK. The dirt and gravel road is maintained by the State of Alaska. In Summer, regular passenger cars can make the journey to the campground. Any time of year, the campground may be inaccessible due to heavy rain or snow.

DESCRIPTION

Located on the Nabesna Road, this free camping area is the only National Park Service campground in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. It has 10 designated campsites, each with a picnic table and a fire ring. There are two vault toilets. Each site can accommodate a small to medium RV or other vehicles. It is free and open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis, but is not plowed during the winter so campsites may not be accessible. Reservations are not taken and are not required.

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WEATHER INFO

Kendesnii Campground is located at 3000 feet elevation in the northern part of the park. During the summer, highs are in the 70s and 80s F and the lows dip into the 30's and 40's F. Snow can be found in the campground starting at the end of September and persists through April. Winters are bitterly cold with lows reaching into the -40s and -50s for November through February. The campground averages 15-20 inches of precipitation throughout the year.

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RESERVATIONS INFO

Reservations are not required and not taken.