Operating Hours
Open year-round.

Visitation
Highest May 1 to September 15, lowest in the winter months.

Permits
Mountaineering permit registration packets must be submitted at least 60 days in advance, together with the fee of $150.

Obtain free backcountry permits at the Visitor Center, no more than 1 day in advance. A camper bus pass ($15) is required for most backcountry camping units. Reserve by phone (beginning 3rd Monday of February) at (800)622-7275; by FAX (beginning Dec.1) at (907)264-4684.

Visitors Center and Programs
Visitor Center: Main Visitor Center, Eielson Visitor Center, and Talkeetna Ranger Station summer hours (late May to mid-Sept.): 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Winter (mid-Sept. to early May): H.Q.Building, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Programs: The park offers a range of interpretive programs. Call (907)683-2294 for more info.

Food Supplies and Concessions
Food/Supplies: A restaurant and snack shop are located in the Denali Park Hotel, and a small convenience store is located near its entrance. Restaurants and convenience stores reside within a few miles of the park. Most food services are available only in summer. Restaurants, convenience stores, and gas stations are open year-round in Healy (12 miles north of the park entrance) and in Cantwell (29 miles to the south).

Concessions: Alaska Natural History Association bookstores are located in the main park Visitor Center, Eielson Visitor Center, and the Talkeetna Ranger Station.

Visitor Impact
Denali is a land of grizzlies, moose, and caribou, all of whom are larger than you are. Respect park guidelines, both for your own safety and for that of the animals who make their homes here.

Be aware -- you may run into moose and bears even in the populated areas around the park entrance. As you hike, be alert and make a lot of noise so that you do not surprise these animals. If you encounter a grizzly, DO NOT RUN! Identify yourself to the bear by waving your arms over your head and speaking in a low, calm voice. If you encounter a moose, do not approach it. RUN if a moose charges you.

Additional Information
Current park closures information is available at (907)683-2294.

Beyond Mile 14 of the park road youll need to be on a bus, a bicycle, or on foot. Shuttle buses are the prime means of wildlife and scenic viewing in Denali, and visitors wishing to dayhike, camp, backpack, or picnic in the park should plan on using them. Bring an assortment of snacks, lunch, and beverages that will fit underneath your seat or in the overhead rack. Riding a bus often enhances your chances of spotting wildlife, as you are sitting higher than if you were in a car and there are many pairs of eyes watching.