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.

Riley Creek Campground

Wonder Lake Campground

Congress originally created Denali National Park (called Mount McKinley National Park, at the time) to protect wildlife, particularly Dall sheep

Dall Sheep

Denali National Park

The view of Mt. McKinley from the south, in Talkeetna, Alaska

Talkeetna View

A tour bus pauses to view a caribou as it walks on the Denali Park Road

Caribou Sighting

Alpenglow on North America's tallest peak

Alpenglow

Visitors following a ranger on a Discovery Hike, an off-trail adventure

Discovery Hike

Grizzlies walking on the park's sole road

Grizzlies

Many bus trips into Denali pause at Stony Overlook, which features a great view of Mt. McKinley when skies are clear

View from Stony Overlook

Mount McKinley is the highest mountain in North America

Mountains and Reflection Pond

A tour bus travels along the Denali Park Road.

Tour Bus

A sled dog team mushes through Thorofare Pass on a winter patrol.

Denali National Park & Preserve

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Campgrounds

Riley Creek Campground

Wonder Lake Campground