Denali National Park & Preserve
4 nearby · 6 free and dispersed sites within 50 mi
Photo: NPS Photo / Nathan Kostegian
3 current alerts
As of Sep 20, 2026 · from nps.gov
- InformationRoad Open To: Mile 30 (Teklanika River)The Denali Park Road is open to Mile 30, Teklanika River. Please stay alert for heavy equipment traveling on the park road.
- Park closureCamping Restrictions Due to Wildlife ActivityDue to dangerous bear activity, Igloo campground is closed and Teklanika campground is restricted to camping in hard-sided vehicles only (no tents) for the remainder of the season. Backcountry units 29 and 6 are closed for at least one week for all overnight users, beginning on 9/14/26. Staff will re-evaluate and open the units when it is safe to do so. Existing campground reservations will be accommodated at another campground upon arrival and check-in.
- Park closurePark Operations Altered Due to Pretty Rocks LandslideSummer access to facilities and services in Denali remains altered due to the Pretty Rocks Landslide and the associated closure of the Park Road at Mile 43. Check here for more information on what to expect.
At a glance
- Entrance
- $15 per person
- Open
- Year-round
- Near the park
- 4 campgroundsWithin 50 mi
- Free and dispersed
- 6 sitesWithin 50 mi
- Annual pass
- $45Denali only
Where to camp
Camping near the park 4
Free and dispersed nearby 6
See them on the mapServices nearby: 1 dump station
About Denali
Denali is six million acres of wild land, bisected by one ribbon of road. Travelers along it see the relatively low-elevation taiga forest give way to high alpine tundra and snowy mountains, culminating in North America's tallest peak, 20,310' Mount McKinley…
Denali is six million acres of wild land, bisected by one ribbon of road. Travelers along it see the relatively low-elevation taiga forest give way to high alpine tundra and snowy mountains, culminating in North America's tallest peak, 20,310' Mount McKinley. Wild animals large and small roam un-fenced lands, living as they have for ages. Solitude, tranquility and wilderness await.
Photos: NPS Photo / Nathan Kostegian · NPS Photo / Emily Mesner
Things to do
- Arts and Culture
- Astronomy
- Stargazing
- Biking
- Camping
- Backcountry Camping
- Car or Front Country Camping
- Group Camping
- RV Camping
Plan your visit
Getting there
You can drive to Denali from Anchorage or Fairbanks, along Highway 3, which is known as the "George Parks Highway." Fairbanks is about 2 hours north, while Anchorage is 5 hours south of the Denali entrance. You can also…
Weather
Summer is typically cool and wet, with highs typically in the upper 50s to low 60s, and lows in the 40s. On occasion, summer highs reach the low 80s, though this is rare. Snow can fall any month of the year, so be…
Plan your visit
Fees and passes
- Per person$15
- Denali annual pass$45
Hours
Denali is open 24-hours a day, although services are limited after-hours (generally after 4 pm in winter or 6 pm in summer). There is no gate at the park entrance. Please note that camping is only possible either in designated campgrounds (with a valid reservation) or in the rest of the park with a free backpacking permit.
Getting there
You can drive to Denali from Anchorage or Fairbanks, along Highway 3, which is known as the "George Parks Highway." Fairbanks is about 2 hours north, while Anchorage is 5 hours south of the Denali entrance. You can also reach Denali from either city via the Alaska Railroad, which is operated by the State of Alaska.
Weather
Summer is typically cool and wet, with highs typically in the upper 50s to low 60s, and lows in the 40s. On occasion, summer highs reach the low 80s, though this is rare. Snow can fall any month of the year, so be prepared for chilly weather even in summer. Fall colors emerge on the alpine tundra in August and in the low valleys in early September. Winter generally starts in mid-September, with temps often getting down to -40 by January. Spring is a short season in April / May, with highs above freezing.
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