Denali National Park & Preserve (U.S. National Park Service)

Denali National Park & Preserve • Alaska

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A huge snowy mountain looming over a landscape of forests and water

a vast white mountain looming over a brown landscape

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three brown bears walking along a dirt road

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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. Wild animals large and small roam un-fenced lands, living as they have for ages. Solitude, tranquility and wilderness await.

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How to Explore Denali in Summer

Look for wildlife and wilderness during a bus trip in Denali. Most of the sole road is open only to buses during summer (May 20–mid-Sept.).

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Current Conditions

Check here for the latest updates on closures, current road status, and changes to park operations due to the Pretty Rocks landslide.

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Basic Information

Totally new to Denali? Get a general overview of the park before you start planning the details of your visit.

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Wildlife Safety

Keep wildlife wild and never feed or harass wildlife. Stay 300 yards from bears and 25 yards from other animals at all times.

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Maps

Learn where you can drive, where you can ride a bus, and where to hike with road maps and trail maps.

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Learn About the Park

From webcams and blogs to articles about history, culture, science, and research, there are many ways to learn about the park.

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The Latest Mountaineering Field Reports

Read the latest blog posts on Denali Dispatches, a mountaineering blog that details the events of the climbing season.

Last updated: May 19, 2026

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

PO Box 9
Denali Park, AK 99755

Phone:

907 683-9532
A ranger is available 9 am to 4 pm daily (except on major holidays). If you reach the voicemail, please leave a message and we'll call you back as soon as we finish with the previous caller.