Congress originally created Denali National Park (called Mount McKinley National Park, at the time) to protect wildlife, particularly Dall sheep
Denali National Park & Preserve
National Park & Preserve · AK
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.
Park report
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesRoad Open To: Mile 3 (Park Headquarters)
Fee: Entrance - Per Person
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$15
Campgrounds Available
How this is rated
Good: campgrounds available in this park6 campgrounds
Visitor Centers
Good6 visitor centers
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available34 activities
Park Name
InfoDenali National Park & Preserve
Designation
InfoNational Park & Preserve
State(s)
InfoAK
Phone
Info9076839532
denali_info@nps.gov
Pass: Annual Entrance - Park
Info$45
Operating Hours
InfoDenali 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.
Visitor Center: Denali Visitor Center
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Visitor Center: Murie Science and Learning Center
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Visitor Center: Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station
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Themes & Topics
InfoArcheology, Arts, Aviation + 28 more
Weather Info
InfoSummer 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. Snow can fall any month of th
Getting There
InfoYou can drive to Denali from Anchorage or Fairbanks, along Highway 3, which is known as the "George Parks Highway." Fairbanks is about 2 hours north, while Anchorage is 5 hours south of the Denali ent
Location
Info63.2978° N, -151.0527° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website