Overview
Denali View South Campground sits at Mile 135.2 of the Parks Highway in Denali State Park, offering 9 campsites and 9 Picnic sites with sweeping views of Denali and the Alaska Range. Managed by Alaska State Parks, it’s surrounded by spruce and tundra, featuring vault toilets and fire rings for a scenic highway stop. This campground is a practical base for RV campers looking to photograph Denali, hike nearby trails, or enjoy the park’s wilderness, with Talkeetna’s attractions a short drive away.
Location & Access
- Location: Mile 135.2 Parks Hwy, near Trapper Creek, Alaska.
- Access: Reachable via a short turnoff from the paved Parks Highway; it’s about a 2.5-hour drive north from Anchorage or 1 hour south from Denali National Park.
- Seasonal Accessibility: Open May through September, typical for Alaska State Parks.
Campsite Details
- Number of Sites: 9 campsites and 9 Picnic sites
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: Take in Denali views, hike short trails, or enjoy a campfire with mountain scenery.
- Nearby Attractions: Denali State Park offers the Kesugi Ridge Trail; Talkeetna, 30 minutes south, provides flightseeing to Denali and river trips.
