Denali National Park and Preserve - Backcountry Information (U.S. National Park Service)

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Denali National Park and Preserve

Backcountry Information

backpacking includes:
Getting a Backcountry Permit Unit System Backcountry FAQ's Bear & Wildlife Safety Bear Resistant Food Containers (BRFC's) Bicycle Camping Cacheing Camping in Southern Denali		Camping, Cooking, Water, Sanitation Closures Mountaineering & Winter Camping Packrafting Parking Traveling in the Trail-less Wilderness Gear Checklist

NPS PHOTO / KENT MILLER

A backcountry ranger gives hikers a safety briefing before they set off into the park.

Getting Started

This section of the website contains information vital to the success of your backcountry trip in Denali. The following paragraphs will outline the Denali backcountry permit system, the steps required to obtain your permit, and some important tips for a safe and memorable wilderness experience. You can also download and print the Backcountry Camping Guide. This guide contains much of the information that you will find on this website.

The Backcountry Camping Guide is available in a PDF version. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF form. Download a free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Summer Backcountry Desk Hours: 9 am - 6 pm

An Overview:

Backcountry Considerations:

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			Did You Know? Did you know that Denali National Park and Preserve is home to both black bears and grizzly (brown) bears? Black bears inhabit the forested areas of the park, while grizzly bears mainly live on the open tundra. Almost all bears seen by visitors along the Park Road are grizzlies.

Last Updated: November 17, 2009 at 15:35 EST