AK · Alaska · 2026 exact answer
Fee-free park at Wrangell–St. Elias: what applies in 2026?
Direct answer
Fee-free park - no entrance fee and no entry gate
Exact conditions
- Status
- Not required; the stated access rule still applies
- Applies to
- all visitors
- Place or corridor
- Whole park and preserve; McCarthy Road and Nabesna Road
- Effective dates
- January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026
- Published fee
- $0
- Release model
- first come
Fee detail: No entrance fee is charged. Annual park passes are not sold here.
Exceptions and limits
- Parking and camping fees are possible at privately owned businesses permitted to operate in the park, e.g. private overnight parking and camping at mile 60 at the Kennicott River Bridge.
- The park does not accept cash for anything.
Official source
National Park Service · reviewed August 27, 2026
Since it is a Fee Free Park, annual park passes are not available for sale. ... Parking and camping fees are possible at privately owned businesses permitted to operate in the park.
Fees & Passes - Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve