Slana Ranger Station in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park

Slana Ranger Station

The Slana Ranger Station is your first park resource if entering from the north and offers several visitor services.

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Slana Ranger Station Details

The Slana Ranger Station is your first park resource if entering from the north and offers several visitor services. This station is located at the northern end of Nabesna Road, about two hours from the Wrangell-St. Elias Visitor Center Complex. This station offers visitors exhibits, park film, bookstore, ranger programs, restrooms, road updates, park and area information, backcountry trip planning, and Off Road Vehicle permits. The ranger station's operating hours are as follows: Summer (early April - September 30): Open Daily 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., though hours may change last minute due to limited staffing, weather, or park emergencies. Winter (October through March): Closed.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Slana Ranger Station

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5.5 mi away

Rufus Creek

This is a primitive non-park service campground at milepost 6.1.

15.8 mi away

Kettle Lake

This is a primitive non-park service campground at milepost 16.6.

16.9 mi away

Dead Dog Hill

This is a primitive non-park service campground at milepost 17.8.

17.8 mi away

Caribou Creek Cabin

This small backcountry cabin is located off of Nabesna Road

18.2 mi away

Caribou Creek Trail

An out-and-back hike to a public use cabin.