National Park & Preserve
Denali National Park & Preserve is a National Park & Preserve in Alaska. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert, 6 campgrounds and 6 visitor centers; entrance fees start at $15.
Alaska National Park & Preserve
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“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.”
Active alerts
1
Closures
0
Campgrounds
6
Visitor centers
6
1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 0 caution and 1 information.
Information
The Denali Park Road is currently open to Mile 3, Park Headquarters. Snowy conditions beyond that point prevent vehicle travel, though pedestrian travel is permitted.
Posted or updated Oct 19, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov
Denali charges an entrance fee year-round. Youth age 15 or younger are free. The America the Beautiful – The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Series (Interagency Passes) are accepted.
| Fee | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance - Per Person | $15 | 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. Buy online |
| Pass | Cost | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Entrance - Park | $45 | Recreation.gov |
This park is cashless — bring a card or buy your pass online. Fee details on nps.gov
Alaska is well known for it’s amazing and abundant berries in August and September—just ask any of the grizzly bears in Denali! A family friendly activity would be to strike off into the tundra and search for berries.
Summer, Fall
Gathering and Foraging
Biking the Denali Park Road is a rewarding way to explore the park at a slower speed than vehicles allow. Experience a variety of terrain over the course of just a few hours as you pedal from forested areas up to expansive views of the tundra, then coast back…
1-12 Hours Year-round Pets allowed
Denali National Park and Preserve has very few formal trails for a park of its size, but hiking off trail offers limitless opportunities for recreation and exploration.
2-12 Hours Spring, Summer, Fall Reservation required
See all 15 things to do in Denali →
Activities the NPS lists for Denali.
Arts and CultureAstronomyStargazingBikingCampingBackcountry CampingCar or Front Country CampingGroup CampingRV CampingClimbingMountain ClimbingDog SleddingFishingFoodFlyingGuided ToursBus/Shuttle Guided TourHikingBackcountry HikingFront-Country HikingOff-Trail Permitted HikingHunting and GatheringGathering and ForagingHuntingJunior Ranger ProgramSkiingCross-Country SkiingSnow PlaySnowmobilingSnowshoeingWildlife WatchingPark FilmShoppingBookstore and Park Store
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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.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | All Day |
| Tuesday | All Day |
| Wednesday | All Day |
| Thursday | All Day |
| Friday | All Day |
| Saturday | All Day |
| Sunday | All Day |
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.
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denali Bus Depot | Daily: 5:00AM - 7:00PM | 866.761.6629 | Yes |
| Denali Visitor Center | Daily: 8:30AM - 6:00PM | 9076839532 | Yes |
| Eielson Visitor Center | Daily: Closed | 9076839532 | Yes |
| Indoor Picnic Area | Daily: 9:30AM - 5:00PM | 907 683-9532 | Yes |
| Murie Science and Learning Center | Daily: 9:30AM - 5:00PM | 9076839532 | Yes |
| Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station | Daily: 9:00AM - 4:00PM | (907) 733-2231 | Yes |
| Campground | Total sites | Reservable | First-come | RVs | Fee | Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Igloo Creek | 7 | 5 | 2 | No | $25.25 | — |
| Riley Creek | 142 | 127 | 20 | Yes, up to 40 ft | Free | Reservation site |
| Sanctuary River | 7 | 5 | 2 | No | $25.25 | Reservation site |
| Savage River | 32 | 33 | 0 | Yes, up to 40 ft | $49.25 | Reservation site |
| Teklanika River | 53 | 53 | 0 | Yes, up to 40 ft | $40.25 | Reservation site |
| Wonder Lake | 28 | 28 | 0 | No | $9.50 | Reservation site |
Site counts and fees are from the NPS campground data. Fees show the first listed rate; availability is not shown here — check the reservation site.
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