Copper Center Area

The Copper Center Area is the location of the the Copper Center Visitor Center and park headquarters.  Click on the map for a larger image.

 

Copper Center Area
This area is located along the Richardson and Edgerton Highways in the Copper River Valley, just outside of the park's boundaries. It contains the Wrangell-St. Elias Visitor Center in Copper Center, views of the Wrangell Mountains, and numerous local attractions. To enter the park from Copper Center, it requires a one hour (one-way) drive to Chitina to continue on the McCarthy Road into the park. Follow the links below to discover more information about the area:

 

Boreal Forest Trail and Copper River bluff overlook near the visitor center

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Plan Your Visit

• Directions to the Copper Center Area
• Lodging in the Area
• Camping in the Area
• Restaurants in the Area
• Wrangell-St. Elias Visitor Center in Copper Center

Things To Do

• Day Hiking- Copper Center Area
• Sport Fishing
• Winter Activities

Natural Features

• Wrangell Mountains
• Copper River
• Moose

History and Culture

• The Valdez Trail
• History of the Valdez Trail
• Ahtna People