Overview
Denali View North Campground sits at Mile 162.7 of the Parks Highway in Denali State Park, offering 20 wooded sites with panoramic views of Denali and the Alaska Range. Managed by Alaska State Parks, it’s surrounded by spruce and alpine tundra, featuring vault toilets and fire rings for a scenic stay. This campground is a quiet base for campers looking to photograph Denali, hike nearby trails, or enjoy the vast wilderness, with Talkeetna’s charm a short drive south.
Location & Access
- Location: Mile 162.7 Parks Hwy, near Trapper Creek, Alaska.
- Access: Reachable via a short turnoff from the paved Parks Highway; it’s about a 3-hour drive north from Anchorage or 45 minutes south from Denali National Park.
- Seasonal Accessibility: Open May through September, typical for Alaska State Parks.
Campsite Details
- Number of Sites: 20 sites, suitable for tents and RVs.
Amenities & Facilities
- Restrooms: Vault toilets available.
- Water: Drinking water provided on-site.
- Additional Amenities: Each site includes a fire ring; some sites are wheelchair-accessible.
Activities & Nearby Attractions
- On-Site Activities: Enjoy Denali vistas, hike short trails, or relax by a campfire with mountain scenery.
- Nearby Attractions: Denali State Park offers the Kesugi Ridge Trail; Talkeetna, 45 minutes south, provides flightseeing to Denali and riverboat trips.
