Kendesnii Campground

About

Kendesnii Campground is the only developed National Park Service campground in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, America's largest national park. Named after Daisy Nicolai (Kendesnii in Ahtna), who maintained a spring camp in this area with her family for many years, the campground honors the deep connection between Alaska Natives and this landscape. The campground features 10 designated sites positioned away from the road to minimize dust. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring, and can accommodate small to medium-sized RVs up to 25 feet. Two vault toilets serve the area. There is no potable water along the Nabesna Road after leaving Slana, so campers must bring their own water supply. The nearest fuel is in Chistochina (28 miles south) or Mentasta (18 miles north). Twin Lakes adjacent to the campground offers excellent Arctic grayling and lake trout fishing, along with canoeing and waterfowl viewing. Short hiking trails extend from the campground. A seven-day camping limit applies during any month, and food must be stored in hard-sided vehicles due to wildlife. Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.

Directions

Kendesnii Campground is located at Mile Post 27.8 of the Nabesna Road. The Nabesna Road begins at Mile 60 of the Tok Cutoff Highway in Slana, AK. The dirt and gravel road is maintained by the State of Alaska and is passable by regular passenger cars in summer. Road conditions vary with weather.