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Denali State Park, AK

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Denali State Park is an integral part of one of North America's most spectacularly beautiful regions. The park's 325,240 acres, almost one-half the size of Rhode Island, provide the visitor with a great variety of recreational opportunities, ranging from roadside camping to wilderness exploration. The park is about 100 air miles north of Anchorage and is divided roughly in half by the George Parks Highway, the major road link between Anchorage and Fairbanks. Situated between the Talkeetna Mountains to the east and the Alaska Range to the west, the landscape varies from meandering lowland streams to alpine tundra. Dominating this diverse terrain are Curry and Kesugi Ridges, a 35 mile-long north/south alpine ridge, the backbone of the eastern half of the park.
"Kesugi" is a Tanaina Indian dialect word meaning "The Ancient One" and is a fitting complement of the Tanana Indian word "Denali" which means "The High One". At 20,320 feet, Denali is North America's highest peak. It literally and figuratively towers over Southcentral Alaska from its base in Denali National Park.
Denali State Park was established in 1970 and expanded to its present size in 1976. Its western boundary is shared with its much larger neighbor, Denali National Park and Preserve, formerly Mt. McKinley National Park.
Status: Open through Tue Dec 31 2024   Season Dates
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Description

Denali State Park is an integral part of one of North America's most spectacularly beautiful regions. The park's 325,240 acres, almost one-half the size of Rhode Island, provide the visitor with a great variety of recreational opportunities, ranging from roadside camping to wilderness exploration. The park is about 100 air miles north of Anchorage and is divided roughly in half by the George Parks Highway, the major road link between Anchorage and Fairbanks. Situated between the Talkeetna Mountains to the east and the Alaska Range to the west, the landscape varies from meandering lowland streams to alpine tundra. Dominating this diverse terrain are Curry and Kesugi Ridges, a 35 mile-long north/south alpine ridge, the backbone of the eastern half of the park.
"Kesugi" is a Tanaina Indian dialect word meaning "The Ancient One" and is a fitting complement of the Tanana Indian word "Denali" which means "The High One". At 20,320 feet, Denali is North America's highest peak. It literally and figuratively towers over Southcentral Alaska from its base in Denali National Park.
Denali State Park was established in 1970 and expanded to its present size in 1976. Its western boundary is shared with its much larger neighbor, Denali National Park and Preserve, formerly Mt. McKinley National Park.

Facilities:

Closest RV Dump Station: Byers Lake Campground, located 12 miles north at Milepost 147.0 (available daytime only)

Nearby Attractions:

Byers Lake Campground and Trails, located 12 miles north at Milepost 147.0

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Reservations must be made 2 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 7 Month(s) in advance.

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Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 7 Month(s) in advance.

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Season Schedule

Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Mon Jan 01 2024
Tue Dec 31 2024
Services and Amenities
Within Park
  • Accessible Boat Ramp
  • Accessible Campsites
  • Accessible Drinking Water
  • Accessible Grills
  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Picnic Areas
  • Accessible Picnic Shelters
  • Accessible Pit Toilets
  • Accessible Scenic Overlook
  • Accessible Swimming
  • Accessible Trails
  • Accessible Vault Toilets
  • Bear-Resistant Trash
  • Biking
  • Boat Ramp
  • Boating
  • Cabin Rentals
  • Campfire Rings
  • Canoe Rentals
  • Canoeing
  • Cell Phone Service
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Day Use Area
  • Drinking Water
  • Drinking Water (Hand Pump)
  • Entrance Station
  • Fee Station
  • Firewood
  • Fishing
  • Food Storage Locker
  • Hiking
  • Host
  • Ice Fishing
  • Information Center
  • Interpretive Trails
  • Kayak Rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Lake Access
  • Non-Motorized Boating
  • Parking Area
  • Paved Parking
  • Paved Roads
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Shelters
  • RV Sites
  • Ranger Station
  • Scenic Overlooks
  • Self Pay Station
  • Snowmobile Trails
  • Snowshoeing
  • Swimming
  • Trailhead Parking
  • Trailheads
  • Trash Collection
  • Water Access
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Fees and Cancellation Policies
Special Policy Applicable to this Facility
Reservation Fees

A Reservation Fee of $2/night will be added to the campsite fee, up to a total of $8 maximum per transaction. Reservation fees are non-refundable, non-transferable. No exceptions.

Change/Transfer Policy

Reservations may be modified up to 2 calendar days prior to arrival check-in time online through Reserve America and incur a $3 change fee. Reservations may not be modified less than 2 calendar days prior to day of arrival. Customers may extend stays without incurring a modification fee.

Important Note: A change in reservation dates where no dates of stay involved in the original reservation are the same as the dates of stay for the resulting reservation, will require a cancellation of the original reservation and the booking of a new reservation with all applicable service fees.

Cancellation/No-Show Policy

  • Cancellations received at least 3 calendar days prior to scheduled check-in time will incur a $10 cancellation fee plus original transaction fee. Nightly fees will be refunded. The cancellation must be made online through Reserve America.
  • Cancellations received after scheduled check-in time but before the following day's check-in time will incur a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first nightly fee. Additional nightly fees will be refunded. The cancellation must be made through Reserve America.
  • No-Shows - A reservation turns into "no-show" status at check-in time on the day after the scheduled arrival date unless alternate arrangements have been made with the park. The entire reservation will be cancelled and all fees are forfeited.

Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Peak Season
Jan 01 2024 -
Dec 31 2024
Public Use Cabin
$45.00-$100.00

*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges

**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites

Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
62.75138, -150.04001
62°45'5"N, 150°2'24"W

Located at Milepost 134.5 George Parks Highway (Route 3), approximately 92 miles north of Wasilla; 222 miles south of Fairbanks
Note: Byers Lake Campground is at Mile 147 George Parks Highway.
Contact Information

Mailing Address:

Denali State Park
Mile 147
Trapper Creek  AK  99683
Phone Number:
Information:  (907)745-3975
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