Kendesnii Campground
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. Reservations are not taken and are not required.
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Getting there
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.
| Nearest town | None, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 62.5298° N, 143.2588° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- 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.
Fire nearby
- Prescribed7 Mile Rx
48 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
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Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Kansky'sBuilding · Slana · 13.4 mi
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Kendesnii Campground?
No. Kendesnii Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
What is the nearest town to Kendesnii Campground?
None, Alaska.
Source: Getting there
What if Kendesnii Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Sourdough Creek Campground (72 mi, first-come) and Paxson Lake Campground (75.8 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby
Which national park is Kendesnii Campground in?
Kendesnii Campground is a Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.