National Park & Preserve · Alaska · AK
Denali National Park & Preserve
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.
Current alerts
Park ClosureTeklanika Area Closures
The Park Road is closed to pedestrians and cyclists from mile 26 to mile 37 for wildlife management activities. Vehicles may still drive to the Teklanika Rest Stop at mile 30, but visitors may not walk outside of the rest stop area. Backcountry units 29 and 6 are closed to both overnight and day use.
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.
Location
63.2978, -151.0527
Hours & fees
All Park 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.
| Monday | All Day |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | All Day |
| Wednesday | All Day |
| Thursday | All Day |
| Friday | All Day |
| Saturday | All Day |
| Sunday | All Day |
- Entrance - Per Person — $15.00
Denali charges an entrance fee year-round. Youth age 15 or younger are free. For people age 16 or older, the $15 entrance fee provides a 7-day entrance permit. Be prepared to show your receipt or pass (digital or physical) if requested by park staff.
Activities
- Arts and Culture
- Astronomy
- Stargazing
- Biking
- Camping
- Backcountry Camping
- Car or Front Country Camping
- Group Camping
- RV Camping
- Climbing
- Mountain Climbing
- Dog Sledding
- Fishing
- Food
- Flying
- Guided Tours
- Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour
- Hiking
- Backcountry Hiking
- Front-Country Hiking
- Off-Trail Permitted Hiking
- Hunting and Gathering
- Gathering and Foraging
- Hunting
- Junior Ranger Program
- Skiing
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Snow Play
- Snowmobiling
- Snowshoeing
- Wildlife Watching
- Park Film
- Shopping
- Bookstore and Park Store