Wrangell-Saint Elias Wilderness
Wrangell-Saint Elias Wilderness is a 9,432,000-acre wilderness area in Copper River Census Area, Alaska. The nearest town is Chisana, 4.3 miles away in a straight line.
Wrangell-Saint Elias Wilderness map
Wrangell-Saint Elias Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Who manages Wrangell-Saint Elias Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Park Service | 9,432,000 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, 907-822-5234 |
Getting to Wrangell-Saint Elias Wilderness
- Chisana, AK is the nearest town, 4.3 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Wrangell-Saint Elias Wilderness
- Aello Peak summit
- Amphitheater Knob summit
- Atna Peaks summit
- Chitistone Gorge canyon
- Tana Canyon canyon
- Agassiz Lakes lake
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30.
Public lands next to Wrangell-Saint Elias Wilderness
- National Park Service unitWrangell-Saint Elias Wilderness lies inside Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve.
- National forestWrangell-Saint Elias Wilderness borders Chugach National Forest.
- Wilderness areaWrangell-Saint Elias Wilderness borders Russell Fjord Wilderness.
- National forestWrangell-Saint Elias Wilderness borders Tongass National Forest.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in Alaska
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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