Denali National Park & Preserve
Denali National Park and Preserve
Welcome to Denali National Park and Preserve, which is more than just a mountain!
Denali's dynamic glaciated landscape supports a diversity of wildlife with grizzly bears, caribou, wolves, Dall sheep and moose. Summer slopes are graced with birds and wildflowers. Visitors enjoy sightseeing, backpacking, mountaineering, and research opportunities. Whether climbing or admiring, the crowning jewel of North America's highest peak is the awe inspiring 20,320 foot Mount McKinley.
At A Glance
In The Park
Superintendent: Paul AndersonPhone Number: 907-683-2294
Entrance Fees: Vehicle Pass (valid for 7 days): $20; Individual Pass (valid for 7 days): $10
Sights: Mount McKinley; Denali Fault System
Important Dates
Established as Park: December 2, 1980By The Numbers
Acres: 6,028,090.00Highest Point: Mount McKinley (20320 feet)
Annual Visitation: 1,178,745 (2006)
Location
Latitude / Longitude :63.621650 / -149.272580 (map it)
State: AK
Nearby Big City: Denali National Park, AK
Gateway Communities: Healy, AK; Cantwell, AK
Nearby Airports: Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC); Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
Green Features
Has Recycling? : YesHas Shuttle System? : Yes
Has Volunteer Program? : Yes
Park Photos
Dall Sheep Ram
Suzann Julien
Denali Hikers
Lars Johansson
Denali Lake
Bryan Brazil
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In Detail
Activities & Programs While most of the action takes place during the summer, there are always lots of activities and programs to take advantage of at Denali National Park and Preserve. The following is a partial list of t ... read more.
Climb McKinley Scaling the heights of Mount McKinley—20,320 feet tall, and the highest point in North America—is a major trophy in the world of mountain climbing. Although climbers as young as 11 and as old as ... read more.
Flora & Fauna Denali National Park and Preserve—one of the country's most remote and unfettered parks—is nonetheless bursting with life! More than 750 species of flowering plants, 39 species of mammal ... read more.
Golden Eagle Denali National Park and Preserve is home to an estimated 125 pairs of one of the world's largest avian predators: the majestic golden eagle. Adult golden eagles have plumage that's predominately dar ... read more.
History Throughout its dynamic history, the wilderness that is now Denali National Park and Preserve has always been an awe-inspiring place to behold for visitors that include prehistoric Athabaskans, advent ... read more.
Lodging & Dining For visitors to Denali National Park and Preserve, most dining and lodging options are beyond the boundaries of the park. For visitors to Denali National Park and Preserve, most dining and lodging op ... read more.
Mt McKinley While mist often veils this magnificent peak, visitors can rest assured it is always up there! Mount McKinley is the highest mountain on the North American continent, one that reaches a towering 20,3 ... read more.
Preservation As you explore Denali, the raw and expansive beauty of the wilderness seems limitless. The reality, however, is that this extraordinary landscape faces formidable threats both from within its borders ... read more.
Walking & Hiking For the most part, Denali National Park and Preserve is unspoiled wilderness—unencumbered by trails or other backcountry aids. The park's philosophy rests on the concept that unstructured wande ... read more.
Recent News
- Fall Foliage Season Is Longer Than You Think August 20, 2008, 12:56 pm
- Denali National Park celebrates Eielson Visitor Center opening August 13, 2008, 10:25 am
- GLIMPSE INTO GLITTERING EYES August 5, 2008, 11:07 am
- A search for the coldest ice worm August 1, 2008, 11:15 am
- Denali National Park tests hybrid buses July 21, 2008, 12:42 pm
- Denali National Park Goes Greener With New Hybrid Commercial Bus From IC Bus July 18, 2008, 11:19 am
- Denali Park’s New Eielson Visitor Center Is a Marvel of ‘Green’ Engineering June 30, 2008, 11:05 am
Denali In Depth
News from the Parks
Ken Burns on Vacation/Location at Glacier National Park
September 5, 2008 - 1:39pm
It's too early for civilians. As dawn's first light falls on the jagged peaks, creeps down the dwindling glaciers and glides across glass-faced Swiftcurrent Lake, most of the tourists in the Many Glacier Hotel are still snoozing.
September 5, 2008 - 1:39pm
It's too early for civilians. As dawn's first light falls on the jagged peaks, creeps down the dwindling glaciers and glides across glass-faced Swiftcurrent Lake, most of the tourists in the Many Glacier Hotel are still snoozing.
Town Government Rejected by Tusayan
September 5, 2008 - 12:15pm
Tusayan voters have rejected creating a town government for their small community just outside Grand Canyon National Park. Voters turned down incorporation 69-56 in a divisive election over development issues. "We once again said no to massive commercial development here in Tusayan," said Clarinda Vail, a spokeswoman for the Vote No on Tusayan Incorporation group.
September 5, 2008 - 12:15pm
Tusayan voters have rejected creating a town government for their small community just outside Grand Canyon National Park. Voters turned down incorporation 69-56 in a divisive election over development issues. "We once again said no to massive commercial development here in Tusayan," said Clarinda Vail, a spokeswoman for the Vote No on Tusayan Incorporation group.
Tauck Hosts its 10,000th Guest-Volunteer in Yellowstone National Park
September 4, 2008 - 4:32pm
Tauck World Discovery celebrated a unique milestone recently when it hosted the 10,000th participant in its award-winning guest-volunteer program in Yellowstone National Park. The 10,000th volunteer was in one of three Tauck tour groups working in the Park over the weekend of July 19 - 20. The volunteers each donated a portion of their vacation time with Tauck, an escorted tour operator, to work on preservation and beautification projects in Yellowstone National Park.
September 4, 2008 - 4:32pm
Tauck World Discovery celebrated a unique milestone recently when it hosted the 10,000th participant in its award-winning guest-volunteer program in Yellowstone National Park. The 10,000th volunteer was in one of three Tauck tour groups working in the Park over the weekend of July 19 - 20. The volunteers each donated a portion of their vacation time with Tauck, an escorted tour operator, to work on preservation and beautification projects in Yellowstone National Park.
Dupuyer Elementary School Offering Students Unique Learning Experiences
September 4, 2008 - 4:24pm
Dupuyer students started class Wednesday, Aug. 27, and though their numbers are way down from last year, teacher Lydia Mild has some special educational treats for her five students. To kick off the year, the Dupuyer students are doing a comparison unit between Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park. According to Mild, the unit will cover migratory trails, native tribes and many other aspects of the parks.
September 4, 2008 - 4:24pm
Dupuyer students started class Wednesday, Aug. 27, and though their numbers are way down from last year, teacher Lydia Mild has some special educational treats for her five students. To kick off the year, the Dupuyer students are doing a comparison unit between Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park. According to Mild, the unit will cover migratory trails, native tribes and many other aspects of the parks.
Boston Trustees Discuss Township Issues
September 4, 2008 - 3:52pm
Boston Township Trustee Gerald Ritch told board members at the Aug. 27 meeting that it appeared unlikely the township could obtain state Issue I grant money to repair or replace failed septic systems of some township businesses. Ritch said a Summit County official told him Coventry Township was able to obtain money in a similar situation, but septic systems are not considered infrastructure, making it unlikely township businesses would qualify.
September 4, 2008 - 3:52pm
Boston Township Trustee Gerald Ritch told board members at the Aug. 27 meeting that it appeared unlikely the township could obtain state Issue I grant money to repair or replace failed septic systems of some township businesses. Ritch said a Summit County official told him Coventry Township was able to obtain money in a similar situation, but septic systems are not considered infrastructure, making it unlikely township businesses would qualify.
