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Denali National Park

Denali

Challenging Alaska

Denali to Open Park Road to Mountain Vista on February 14, 2026

Effective Saturday, February 14, 2026, the Superintendent has authorized opening the Denali Park Roa...

Feb 12, 2026

Denali Opens Remaining Southern Portions of 1980 Park Additions to Snowmobiling for Traditional Activities

The Superintendent of Denali National Park and Preserve has determined that there is adequate snow c...

Jan 18, 2026

Denali National Park and Preserve Now Accepting Applications for Commercial Dog Sled Opportunity in Denali

Denali National Park and Preserve is offering the opportunity for Commercial Dog Sled trips permitte...

Jan 16, 2026
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Overview

Denali National Park is located in Alaska and welcomes millions of visitors each year.

two brown bears scratching at a large wooden sign that reads "Igloo Creek Campground"

Igloo Creek

Sites available

$25Walk-in only
a man lighting a campfire, and a woman pulling gear out of a car

Riley Creek

Sites available

RestroomsShowersWater
Free Reserve
a wide, shallow river flowing through a brushy forest

Sanctuary River

Sites available

$25 Reserve
a braided river flowing through a brushy landscape

Savage River

Sites available

RestroomsWater
$49 Reserve
two people outside of an RV, one relaxing in a camp chair by a fire while another prepares a meal

Teklanika River

Sites available

Water
$40 Reserve
a young woman sitting on a dock sticking out into a lake

Wonder Lake

Sites available

RestroomsWater
$8 Reserve
a bus driving on a dirt road on the side of a mountain
Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour

Sightsee on a Denali Tour Bus

Summer sight-seeing in Denali is mainly done by bus, and there are several trips to choose from. Nar...

4-6 HoursSummerReservation Required
a shallow river flowing between mountains
Front-Country Hiking

Explore Mountain Vista & Savage River

While most of Denali’s sole road is restricted just to bus traffic, anybody can drive out to Mountai...

2-6 HoursSpring, Summer
a trail leading through a forest of spruce and aspen trees
Front-Country Hiking

Hike a Short Trail From the Denali Visitor Center

At 6 million acres in size, Denali is incredibly vast, and hiking is possible almost anywhere in the...

1-3 HoursWinter, Spring
snowy forested landscape
Cross-Country Skiing

Explore Denali's Winter Trails

Whether on foot, skis or snowshoes, winter is a great time for you to explore Denali! Snow starts fa...

1-12 HoursWinter, Spring
a person riding a bicycle on a dirt road
Biking

Bike the Denali Park Road

Biking the Denali Park Road is a rewarding way to explore the park at a slower speed than vehicles a...

1-12 HoursWinter, Spring
woman looking at her smart phone and a plant on a trail
Front-Country Hiking

Discover the Boreal Forest: Identify Plants While Hiking in Denali

Denali is home to a beautiful variety of plant species, from tall Aspen trees to short Moss campion....

1-4 HoursSummer
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two people walking a trail in a forest

"The Hole" of McKinley Station

Point of Interest

Not far downstream from the confluence of Hines and Riley Creek is an area once known as "the hole." An area off limits ...

a train on a bridge spanning a deep gorge over a shallow creek

Alaska Railroad Trestle Over Riley Creek

Railroad

The Riley Creek Bridge, manufactured in Pennsylvania and shipped north on 24 rail cars loaded with 600 tons of steel via...

snowy railroad in a forest of skinny spruce trees

Alaska Railroad's Denali Depot

Railroad
a shallow creek flowing through a forest

Confluence of Riley & Hines Creeks

History
brushy landscape leading up to brown mountains, with a huge snowy mountain looming farther off

Denali Park Road, Mile 11 Pullout

Scenery

At Mile 11 is a pullout with a great view of Denali. This stretch of the Denali Park Road is the first area where visito...

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