Denali National Park & Preserve

Many bus trips into Denali pause at Stony Overlook, which features a great view of Denali when skies are clear
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.
Map showing location of park.
Denali Welcomes New Class of Canine Rangers Now Live on Puppy Cam
Five future canine rangers are already capturing hearts across the country. Born March 30, Denali’s newest sled dog puppies are now live on the park’s beloved Puppy Cam, offering a front-row seat to the next generation of working dogs in action.
Green map of the Denali frontcountry with the road highlighted in orange
Prescribed Burning Extended to May 1 - 30
Due to the heavy snow load this winter, Denali National Park and Preserve is extending prescribed burning of slash piles in the park entrance area to May 1 – 30 dependent on weather and conditions on site.
Denali Park Road Opens to Teklanika on April 28
 Denali National Park and Preserve will open the Denali Park Road to private vehicle traffic as far as Mile 30, the Teklanika Rest Area, on Tuesday, April 28.
Portions of Denali National Park and Preserve to be Closed to Snowmobile Use Due to Insufficient Snow beginning April 20
Beginning April 20, the superintendent of Denali National Park and Preserve will close portions of the preserve to snowmobile use for traditional activities because of inadequate snow cover. The closure applies to the area from the Southwest Preserve to the West Fork of the Chulitna River.
three maps arranged vertically showing burn areas in orange
Prescribed burn scheduled for February 19 – May 1
Denali National Park and Preserve will be conducting prescribed burning of slash piles in the park entrance area between February 19 and May 1, 2026, dependent on weather and conditions on site.
a white colored sheep standing on a mountainside overlooking a green valley
Photo by NPS Photo / Nathan Kostegian
snowy mountains reflected in a pond
Photo by NPS Photo / Nathan Kostegian
A huge snowy mountain looming over a landscape of forests and water
Photo by NPS Photo / Emily Mesner
a vast white mountain looming over a brown landscape
Photo by NPS Photo / Nathan Kostegian
a man standing next to a green bus
Photo by NPS Photo / Emily Mesner
light turns a snowy mountain shades of pink and purple
Photo by NPS Photo / Emily Mesner
a park ranger leading hikers up a steep mountainside
Photo by NPS Photo / Emily Mesner
three brown bears walking along a dirt road
Photo by NPS Photo / Emily Mesner
a bus on a gravel road behind a large caribou that is trotting on the road
Photo by NPS Photo / Emily Mesner
a large seated crowd faces a park ranger and a small group of sled dogs
Photo by NPS Photo / Emily Mesner