A visit to Denali National Park requires planning, as the summer visitor season is short and accommodations and activities tend to fill to capacity quickly. The summer season runs from mid-May through mid-September.

Welcome to Denali

Denali National Park is a vast area which includes Mount McKinley, the North American Continent's highest mountain, and protected habitat for moose, bear, sheep, caribou, fox, and other animals. The park is world-renowned for its magnificent scenery, opportunities to view wildlife, and for wilderness experiences. Mount McKinley itself is visible from locations inside and outside the park and from air, water, and land excursions.

Denali truly offers something for everyone. An independent traveler who hikes in the back country or camps within the park will be rewarded with solitutde and tranquility in a true wilderness environment. For the traveler who prefers an experience with comfortable accommodations and services there are many choices. Each person brings expectations with them to Denali. Whether it be to see the mountain, wolves, bears, or to hike where few go, Denali inspires dreams. It is a busy place, with many dreams, but few people leave Denali disappointed. Most want to return again.