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Basic Information
 Wonder Lake Campground is closed until further notice.
Wonder Lake Campground is at mile 85 on the Denali Park Road. It offers 28 tent-only sites. This is the closest campground to Mount McKinley. Though still nearly 26 miles away, the sheer size of the mountain makes it loom impressively over Wonder Lake Campground. Cloudy skies can obscure views, and mosquitoes can be fierce, but clear days offer views that will last a lifetime. Bear-proof food lockers are available throughout the campground. TOTAL SITES: 28 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 28 Walk to/Boat to: 0 Group: 0 Horse: 0 Other: 0 Amenities
Fire/Stove Policy Open fires are prohibited at Wonder Lake Campground. Bring a camping stove of some kind to cook your meals. Toilet Types
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Weather Wonder Lake tends to be cooler and wetter than the park entrance. Expect lows in the upper 30s or 40s each night. Daytime highs are typically in the upper 50s or 60s, though occasional sunny days can result in temps near 80. Mosquitoes are particularly bad most of the summer - bring a headnet! Reservation Fee This is a one-time reservation fee. It applies whether you stay one night or fourteen (or a number in between) at this campground. Park passes do not waive this fee, as it is charged by our concessionaire. $8.00 Nightly Fee This is the cost, per night, to stay at Wonder Lake Campground. Please note that your total cost for the campground is $6 (the one-time reservation fee) + the total nightly cost of your stay. Up to four people may use a single site. $16.00 Email Address Phone number (Voice) Mailing Address P.O. Box 9Denali Park, AK 99755 Physical Address Mile 85, Denali Park RoadDenali Park, AK 99755 Directions Visitors may not drive to this campground. It is only accessible for campers via specialized park buses. Be sure to book a camper bus ticket in addition to paying your campground fees.Additional Information All campgrounds have recycling collection containers for aluminum cans, glass, plastic jugs and bottles (#1 and #2), and plastic containers #5. Regulations More about regulationsThe National Park Service does not handle campground reservations in Denali. Please use our concessionaire, Doyon / ARAMARK Joint Venture.
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Accessibility Information
ADA Information - Paths between campsites vary from compact gravel to muddy, rocky surfaces. The campground is laid out with some sites on a small hill above the level of the main campground road, while others are level with or slightly downhill from the level of the road. Wheelchair Access - Some restrooms are wheelchair accessible. The campground is mainly accessed by transit bus, around half of which are wheelchair accessible. RV & Trailer Information - This is a tent-only campsite—RVs and trailers are prohibited at Wonder Lake. RV Allowed - No Trailer Allowed - No Classification - This campground is a limited development campground. What to Expect at Wonder LakeThere is no electricity, but potable water is available in the campground.Campers must use the food storage facilities in the campground for all food and scented items (e.g., toothpaste). Fires are not permitted at Wonder Lake, so be sure to bring a camp stove for cooking your meals. Wonder Lake is in a very wet part of the park, and mosquitoes plague the area for much of the summer. A head-net is very useful. A one mile trail leads from the campground to the McKinley River. Hiking off-trail in the area is permitted, though it can be boggy. Waterfowl can often be seen, either on Wonder Lake or the many ponds and small lakes in the area. Beavers, or evidence of them, can be found as well. Larger animals, like moose and grizzly bears, occasionally pass through the area. Campground Basics
Learn more about ranger programs in Wonder Lake Campground Reflection PondOne of the most iconic and often-photographed images of the mountain is from Reflection Pond, just beyond mile 85. The Kantishna transit and Kantishna Experience tour will take you past Reflection Pond.However, Wonder Lake-bound buses turn down a spur road leading to Wonder Lake Campground about half a mile before Reflection Pond. The spot where the Wonder Lake Campground road and the main Denali Park Road meet is called the "Y," since it forms a y-shaped intersection. The Wonder Lake Campground road is about 1.5 miles long—so it's about a two mile walk from Wonder Lake Campground to Reflection Pond. Alternatively, ride any transit bus from the campground up to the main park road, and then look for a Kantishna-bound transit bus (or walk the approximately half-mile from the "Y" to Reflection Pond). Wonder Lake AreaA simple map of the Wonder Lake area of Denali. |
Last updated: March 25, 2019
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