Glennallen is known for its outstanding scenery and great fishing. If you  spend time in communities like this you will understand one of Alaska's biggest assets, its people.
Glennallen is the center of the Copper River Basin one of Alaska's premier outdoor recreation areas. It is bordered by four mountain ranges that includes the largest National Park in the United States, and dozens of beautiful rivers.  Needless to say the fishing is superb in many of them. There are so many things to do in the area that you will only be bounded by the amount of time you have decided to spend here. Do not fear that boredom will overtake you. There  is an excellent brochure available from the Greater Copper Valley Chamber  of Commerce at PO Box 469, Glennallen, AK 99588; 907-822-5558.

Information/Emergency

Greater Copper Valley Visitor Center at mile 189 in the log cabin at the south junction of the Glenn and Richardson Highways. Box 469, Glennallen, AK 99588; 907 822-5555.

Emergency only 911; State Troopers 822-3263; Cross Road Medical Center 822-3203, Milepost 186.6 Glenn Highway. Road Information 822-5511.
ATM located at Wells Fargo Bank on the Highway in downtown.

Services

Hub of Alaska 907-822-3555. At the junction of Glenn and Richardson Highways. Convenience store and gift shop. Produce, meat, ice cream, hot sandwiches, coffee, fishing tackle and licenses. Alaskan made gifts and jewelry. ATM

Glennallen Community Chapel, mile 188.5 Glenn Highway. Bible believing fundamentalists. Jonathan Linebaugh, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45am, Sunday Worship 11am, Sunday Evening Service 6pm, Thursday Night Prayer Meeting 7pm. 907-822-3499.

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Accommodations

Caribou Hotel. 907-822-3302 fax 907-822-3711 or toll free in Alaska 1-800-478-3302. New deluxe motel accommodation, 2 bedroom  suites with kitchens available. All of the amenities you would expect to find in the city.

Cranberry Hill House Bed & Breakfast. Mile 187 Glenn Highway. Write Box 329, Glennallen, AK 99588 or call the Caribou Hotel. 907-822-3711 or toll free in Alaska 1-800-478-3302. Deluxe accommodations, 2 bedroom suites with kitchens available. All the amenities you would expect to find in the city. A beautiful new house overlooking Glennallen and the Copper Valley. This is one of the most beautiful and unique Bed and Breakfasts in Alaska.

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Dining

Caribou Restaurant with breakfast, lunch,  dinner, homestyle cooking. Very clean and the food is great.

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Shopping

Caribou Hotel Gift Shop offers a great  selection of art, T-shirts, furs and scrimshaw.

Parks Place has a selection of fresh meats and produce. They also have a complete deli featuring sandwiches and much more. 907-822-3334

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Camping
Tolsona Wilderness Campground & RV Park Mile 173 Glenn Hwy (14 miles west of Glennallen) 907-822-3865. Full service campground, tent sites, restrooms, dump station, hot showers, laundromat, internet access available, mini store. Hiking trails, fishing and antique display.

Bishop's RV Park downtown Glennallen. Full or partial hook-ups, dump station, car wash.

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Things to Do

Backcountry Connection 907-822-5292 toll free in Alaska 1-866-5292. BackcountryConnection offers one-way and round-trip transportation to & from the Kennicott river footbridge. We pick up at hotels, B&B’s, campgrounds and RV parks. Drive/fly service also available. Ask about tour special including lunch, tour & souvenir.

Ellis Air Taxi mile 118 Richardson Hwy, Gulkana Airport; 907-822-3368. Scheduled air service to Anchorage, McCarthy/Kennicott from Glennallen on Wednesday & Fridays. Scenic flights to Wrangell St. Elias National Park. Charter & drop-off service to the rest of Alaska. Lynn Ellis has an excellent safety record and his intimate knowledge of the Wrangell-St. Elias Mountain range provides unique and spectacular views and photo opportunities. He seems to have a knack for knowing where the wildlife is.

Wrangell Mountain Air is based at McCarthy near the center of the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. The company provides a range of air services including air transportation to or from McCarthy/Kennicott, fly in wilderness hiking and rafting, as well as world class flightseeing.  Operated by longtime residents Kelly and Natalie Bay, their office is located at the end of the McCarthy Road in "downtown McCarthy." From May 15 to September 15 they offer three scheduled flight daily and day trips to McCarthy/Kennicott from Chitina at the end of the paved road.   Charter service is available from Anchorage, Valdez, Glennallen, Denali National Park as well as other points. Call toll free 1-800-478-1160.

Alaska Alpine Treks. We offer a diversity of adventures, from the perfect family vacation, to more adventurous backpacking trips in the heart of Alaska's Chugach Mountain Range. Browse our trips on our website! While you're visiting, take a look at the Slide Show of our Iceberg Lake Trip.

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