Can you reserve a site at Kendesnii Campground?

No. Kendesnii Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Kendesnii Campground

Campground · Alaska ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park (National Park) · Open Access

3,091 ft
Elevation

Kendesnii Campground Amenities — Photo: NPS Photo · Recreation.gov

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. 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. Reservations are not taken and are not required.

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. Any time of year, the campground may be inaccessible due to heavy rain or snow.

62.52982, -143.25878 · 62°31'47.4"N 143°15'31.6"W

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Typical weather

Typically 66°F in Jul, down to 3°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	3	14	23	42	54	65	66	61	51	32	12	6
Low °F	-11	-2	3	20	34	41	45	42	31	17	1	-5
Precip in	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 12.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Aerial View of Kendesnii Campground — Photo: NPS Photo · Recreation.gov

Kendesnii Campground Entrance — Photo: NPS Photo · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Kendesnii Campground

Can you reserve a site at Kendesnii Campground?: No. Kendesnii Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Kendesnii Campground

Tok Alaska Public Lands Information Center 56.3 mi · Visitor Center

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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