Denali National Park & Preserve

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a white colored sheep standing on a mountainside overlooking a green valley

About 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.

Quick Facts

State Alaska
Designation National Park & Preserve
State Code AK
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…

Entrance Fees

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.

Operating 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.

Wednesday All Day
Monday All Day
Thursday All Day
Sunday All Day
Tuesday All Day
Friday All Day
Saturday All Day

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

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