Nelchina, AK
- Elevation
- 2,412 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Set deep in the Copper River Basin along the Glenn Highway, Nelchina is a quiet, spread-out community of just a few dozen residents. First settled as a gold mining camp in 1913 on traditional Ahtna land, the area is now home to homesteads and cabins scattered across the wilderness. It is an ideal spot for anyone seeking pure frontier privacy, stunning mountain backdrops, and immediate access to Alaska's backcountry trails and waterways.
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