| Denali National Park, originally called
Mt. McKinley National Park, was established in 1917
to preserve the highest peak in North America.
Comprising approximately 6 million acres, the park
supports a large variety of flora and fauna. Rare
plant life including taiga, tundra and an abundant
array of delicate flowering plants can be found
throughout the park. Many different types of animals
including moose, caribou, dall sheep, grizzly bears
and wolves roam freely in Denali. |
- Although the park
is open all year, most facilities including
tours, National Park Service Programs,
accommodations and activities are available
only from May through September.
- Denali National
Park is a non-vehicular area. Private
vehicles are allowed within the park only to
Mile 15, the Savage River Campground.
- Denali National
Park is one of the most popular destinations
in Alaska. If you are traveling during summer
months, expect to see quite a few other
visitors.
- Camping within
the park is allowed but requires advance
reservations made through the National Park
Service. Reservations are taken beginning in
December. It is almost impossible to get peak
season camp site permits without making
reservations months in advance.
- Because of its
height, Mt. McKinley (20,320ft) creates its
own weather patterns. Often, the best views
of Mt. McKinley are found to the south,
between Talkeetna and the park entrance.
- We generally
recommend you plan on a minimum of 2 to 3
days at Denali, especially if you a
interested in taking any of the park tours.
- Tours into Denali
National Park are full day activities. Plan
on 6 to 8 hours if you are taking one of the
park bus tours.
- There are several
Denali National Park tours available, but
only limited amount of travelers can tour
each day. If you are planning on traveling
during peak tourism season, please make
advance reservations. Tours sell out daily.
- Denali activities
include sightseeing tours via bus,
flightseeing, camping, rafting, hiking,
horseback riding and biking. Additional
programs are conducted daily by the National
Park Service.
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