Denali National Park

Access to Denali National Park varies depending on the time of year. A year-round visitor center can be reached by calling 907-683-9532. Information can be found on the Denali National Park & Preserve website.

Answers to FAQ’s can be found below and on the following tabs.

What are other ways to experience Denali National Park?

Because DNP only has one road, other viewing options are restricted to flight seeing. However, there are also a few businesses who offer back-country access in specialty tours.

How can I get around in Denali National Park?

There are a number of free shuttles operating in the first 15 miles of the Denali Park Road. You can use them to access the Denali Park Visitor Center, trails, dog kennels and more. You can view route and schedules here: Free Buses – Denali National Park & Preserve (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

Which bus tour is better?

There is ONE road into Denali National Park, so no matter what tour you select, you will start and end at the same place. The difference is in how far along the road you travel and what information is shared. Tour options and reservations can be made at www.reservedenali.com

There will be modified tours in place for the foreseeable future, as DNP works to permanently repair a landslide at mile 43 on the Denali Park Road.  Bus tours will not be offered past this location during this time.

What about transit buses?

Transit buses provide transportation between campgrounds and facilities, they do not offer tours. They are a great option for individuals who would like to explore on foot, as you can get on and off any transit bus for the day. 2024 details can be found here.

Can I stay inside the park?

Yes! There are NPS campgrounds & private accommodations available. The DNP campground information can be found here. Go to this website for those campground reservations.

What about lodges inside the park?

There are a number of private accommodations available in Denali National Park.   They are different from most other national parks, in that the lodging is deep within Denali Park (92 miles), rather than at the entrance.   Access is currently limited to fly in experiences, due to landslide mitigation on the Denali Park Road at mile 43.   Those accommodations can be found here.

These maps shows the distance between nearby communities and the Denali Park entrance.  Traffic is minimal, and most accommodations and excursions are within 20 minutes of Denali Park Entrance.

Denali National Park is accessible year-round, although shoulder season (April, early May, late September, October) and winter options vary according to conditions. Visit this page to find information on local businesses during non-peak times of the year. Use this link to learn about DNP offers at each time of the year.

Here are some more useful information links:

Zero-Landfill Initiative

Denali Borough