Denali National Park

Denali National Park

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Dall's Sheep - NPS Photo / Katie Thoresen
United States|North America
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Wildlife
70
Access
72
Stay
84
Safety
94
Photo
76
Crowds
54
Cost
74
Birding

Denali National Park is one of the great inland wildlife landscapes of North America, where vast tundra, braided rivers, taiga, and mountain slopes support bears, wolves, caribou, moose, and Dall sheep under the continent's most famous mountain backdrop. It is strongest for travelers who want an all-round Alaska mammal destination with excellent scenery and a serious naturalist feel, even if sightings are spread across a very large landscape.

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Wildlife Species

Grizzly Bear

Uncommon

Mammal · Best time: Summer

Gray Wolf

Rare

Mammal · Best time: With luck in the interior

Caribou

Uncommon

Mammal · Best time: Summer

Dall Sheep

Uncommon

Mammal · Best time: Summer

Geography

Terrain
Tundra, taiga, braided rivers, alpine slopes, major mountain scenery
Elevation
About 400m to Denali summit
Climate
Subarctic continental
Area
About 24,000 km2

Weather

Best Months
JuneJulyAugustSeptember
Avg. Temperature
-25-20°C
Rainfall
Low to moderate, with weather strongly affecting visibility and road access
Humidity
40-80%

Getting There

Nearest Airport

Anchorage or Fairbanks with road and rail access to the park entrance

Straightforward access by highway and train to the entrance area

Transport
  • Park buses deep into the interior
  • Guided wildlife tours
  • Roadside and hiking-based wildlife observation

Where to Stay

Hotels and lodges near the park entrance

Mid-range to Premium

Hotel · Main visitor base

Campgrounds and wilderness stays

Budget to Mid-range

Camp · At entrance and selected interior sectors

Location

63.3330, -150.5000View larger map

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