Visiting Denali National Park in 2024
For years an ongoing landslide has intermittently closed part of the Denali Park Road, requiring an incredible effort to keep the area safely maintained for visitors and staff. The National Park Service is moving forward with a permanent solution.
In the summer of 2024 construction will continue on a bridge to bypass the landslide. During construction visitors will still have access to 43 scenic miles of the Park Road. At this time the construction is expected to continue into 2026. Here's what to expect from park tours in the meantime, plus some unique activities off the road.
Special 2023 Denali Bus Tours
- Tundra Wilderness Tour - The classic Denali National Park experience. In 2023 the Tundra Wilderness Tour will travel 42 miles one way with a turnaround at the historic Murie Cabin at East Fork River. Read more about the experience here.
- Denali Natural History Tour - Focusing on the human history of Denali National Park, this tour includes two interpretative presentations and turns around at Mile 17 on the Park Road. See more here.
Denali Wilderness Lodges
Some Denali wilderness lodges located within the Park Road closure area are open for fly-in guests. These include the Kantishna Roadhouse, Camp Denali, and Denali Backcountry Lodge.
You can book these lodges directly. Our reservation agents are available to help plan a package around a Kantishna lodge stay, just give us a call at 800-208-0200 for more information.
Denali Excursions Off the Park Road
Though quite popular, bus tours and lodges down the Park Road are just a few of the many ways to experience the Denali National Park area. Here are some options:
- Take a guided Jeep tour. Drive the scenic Denali Highway southeast of the park on a guided Jeep excursion.
- Check out the Denali Highway. Jeep driving, but with a guide, along the eastern Alaska range.
- Take a guided hike. Explore the park's frontcountry trails alongside a local on a moderate Denali Walking Tour or longer Denali Park Interpretive Hike.
You can find more options for your particular dates and interests with our Alaska Activity Finder.