AlertsOn This Page:Some park operations are currently altered due to the Pretty Rocks Landslide. The closure of the Denali Park Road at Mile 43 is expected to remain in place through summer 2026, while the Polychrome Area Plan is implemented. The details below supersede all other trip-planning information. If you encounter discrepancies between other parts of our website and this information, go with what you see below. Spring 2025Facilities and services in the park are limited during the spring season (to mid-May). The Denali Visitor Center, located at mile 1.4 on the park road, is open daily from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm, starting May 5. Stop by the Denali Visitor Center to watch park films, explore exhibits, talk with a ranger for trip planning advice, purchase park passes or pay entrance fees. Backcountry permits may be obtained at the Denali Visitor Center through May 9. On May 10, the Backcountry Information Center opens for the summer with daily hours from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. The Sled Dog Kennels are open on Saturdays and Sundays only from 1 pm to 4 pm, though the dogs might be out in the park training or on patrol. The Sled Dog Kennels are located at mile 3 on the park road. Being prepared is key when exploring Denali in the spring. Bring plenty of food, water, and additional layers to ensure a comfortable experience. Entrance Fees and PassesEntrance fees to Denali are required. You may pay your park entrance fees online or in person upon arrival to the entrance area of the park (credit cards only, no cash). You must be able to show a park pass or proof of online purchase (on a mobile device or printed receipt) if asked by a park ranger. Discounted or free annual and lifetime passes are also available to select groups; if you already have a pass, bring it with you. Learn more about fees and passes in Denali. Summer 2025The summer season begins in mid-May. Summer operations are affected by the Pretty Rocks Landslide and the associated closure of the Denali Park Road at Mile 43. To learn more about plans to address the landslide and bridge construction progress, see the Polychrome Area Plan. Changes to summer operations due to the landslide are listed below. Other visitor center facilities and services in the park are not impacted by the landslide.
Other important links for planning a summer trip:
Conditions on the Denali Park RoadThe map below illustrates which parts of the park road are open to private vehicles (thick green line), open to bus traffic (thin black line, summer only), or closed (thin red line). Icons also indicate which park campgrounds are open. Other red areas on the map show wildlife closures, which are closed to all entry due to nesting or denning activity or sites where a bear or wolf is feeding on a carcass. Temporary wildlife closures (lasting less than 24 hours) may also be in place and not appear on the map; always check at the visitor center upon arrival for the latest information before hiking. |
Last updated: May 7, 2025