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Kettle Lake Wayside

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Open nowUpdated 6 months ago
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Facility Details

Dispersed - Limited/No Facilities

About

A primitive roadside camping area located at mile 16.6 on Nabesna Road within Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. The site features a picnic table and offers scenic views of the Wrangell Mountains. Game trails cross the tundra from the camping area to a small nearby lake, providing opportunities for wildlife viewing and exploration. No toilet facilities are available at this location. Camping is free and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Services & Amenities

  • No toilets available
  • No water available
  • No reservations accepted

Fees

General Rate$0.00

Operating Season

Open May through Sep

MayJunJulAugSep

Contact

Managed By
US National Park Service
907-822-7250Visit WebsiteGet Directions
Address
Nabesna Rd, Slana, AK 99586, USA

Resources & References

  • National Park Service - Wrangell-St. Elias

    Kettle Lake (Mile Post 16.6) - Picnic table; no vault toilets. Views of Wrangell Mountains; game trails across tundra lead to small lake. Free camping.

  • National Park Service - Wrangell-St. Elias Operating Hours

    The park is open year-round, but the best time to visit is from mid-May through September. By the end of September, winter will have arrived, and the McCarthy and Nabesna Roads may not be passable.

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Last updated 6 months ago

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Kettle Lake Wayside

  1. /
  2. /
Open nowUpdated 6 months ago
Directions

Facility Details

Dispersed - Limited/No Facilities

About

A primitive roadside camping area located at mile 16.6 on Nabesna Road within Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. The site features a picnic table and offers scenic views of the Wrangell Mountains. Game trails cross the tundra from the camping area to a small nearby lake, providing opportunities for wildlife viewing and exploration. No toilet facilities are available at this location. Camping is free and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Services & Amenities

  • No toilets available
  • No water available
  • No reservations accepted

Fees

General Rate$0.00

Operating Season

Open May through Sep

MayJunJulAugSep

Contact

Managed By
US National Park Service
907-822-7250Visit WebsiteGet Directions
Address
Nabesna Rd, Slana, AK 99586, USA

Resources & References

  • National Park Service - Wrangell-St. Elias

    Kettle Lake (Mile Post 16.6) - Picnic table; no vault toilets. Views of Wrangell Mountains; game trails across tundra lead to small lake. Free camping.

  • National Park Service - Wrangell-St. Elias Operating Hours

    The park is open year-round, but the best time to visit is from mid-May through September. By the end of September, winter will have arrived, and the McCarthy and Nabesna Roads may not be passable.

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Last updated 6 months ago

CampgroundTour strives to provide accurate campground information but cannot guarantee its completeness or accuracy. Information is subject to change — please confirm details with the agency managing this facility before booking or making travel decisions. See our Terms of Use.