• Image of Mount McKinley and the Alaska Range

    Denali

    National Park & Preserve Alaska

Pets

Pets must be leashed at all times
Pets must be leashed at all times. They are welcome on roadways and parking lots, but neither on trails nor off-trail, in the wilderness.
nps photo / kent miller
 
Rules to remember

Pets are welcome in Denali National Park and Preserve - but to protect other visitors, wildlife and your pets themselves, please remember these regulations:
  • Pets must be leashed (6' or shorter leash) at all times
  • You may not leave a tethered pet unattended
  • Pets may be walked on the Park Road, in parking lots, or on campground roads
  • Pets are not permitted on park trails, nor off-trail in the wilderness
  • Pets are not permitted on any of the various buses in Denali
 
Where can I board my pet?

We suggest you contact the local Chamber of Commerce for suggestions on kennel services in the area.



 
Sometimes your pets are happier staying at home
Sometimes your pets are happier staying home.
nps photo / elizabeth beavers

Did You Know?

Image of bear silhouetted against sky

Did you know that Mount McKinley National Park was originally created to protect mammals, not because of the majestic mountain?