Denali National Park

Eating and lodging near Denali
There is no longer a hotel inside the park, but there is lodging just outside the boundary -- hundreds of hotel, lodge, inn and chalet rooms. Some of the larger hotels have ATMs (you may be charged as much as $3 for a withdrawal).

Denali weather
Denali's climate says "Alaska." Summers are pleasant, but winters are a real challenge. In mid-June, the sun sets but a bright twilight is as good as day and temperatures at the park entrance may be in the 70s. By late August deep in the park, visitors should expect rain and possibly snow showers.

How to get to Denali
Any way you go, watch for wildlife: moose, caribou and bears. Getting there is a great part of your vacation.

Buses and getting around in Denali
Access to the park's interior is by bus, to hold down the amount of traffic on the only road across the tundra. Two kinds of bus rides are offered: shuttle bus and wildlife/nature tour. The rides range from a couple of hours to 12 hours. The park offers free bus service near the entrance, and taxis are available.

Denali hiking and camping
Denali National Park has five campgrounds for tents or RVs. In addition, privately operated campgrounds are available just outside the park.

Telephone: (907) 683 1266/1267 (Denali National Park Visitor Centre); Website: www.nps.gov/dena/index.asp

Transport: Denali is five hours by road from Anchorage, several buses and vans run a daily service to Fairbanks via Denali from Anchorage. Parks Highway Express leaves from the Anchorage Youth Hostel. The Alaska Railroad train leaves daily at 8.15am ;

Opening time: Open daily, year-round. The Visitor Centre is open 10am to 4pm daily (28 April to 24 May), and 7am to 8pm daily (25 May to 30 September);

Admission: US$5, valid for seven days

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