Denali National Park & Preserve offers a world class setting for photography enthusiasts. From beginner to professional, photography is one way to capture the beauty and immensity of Denali. Professional photographers might be interested in the Denali National Park Professional Photography Program. For the rest of us, a few basic tips can make photography in Denali that much more enjoyable.
Denali's weather varies considerably, so come prepared with proper clothing and equipment. Also be considerate; for many visitors this is a once in a lifetime trip. Please do not interrupt other visitors viewing these animals. Observe animals from the appropriate distances:
Species
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Road Corridor (300 ft. from each side of the road)
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Backcountry
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Grizzly bear
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Pedestrians & bicyclists: Do not approach to within 300 yards or less
With vehicle: Do not approach within 25 yards
If person is immediately adjacent to vehicle: animal may approach to 25 yards.
(“Adjacent to” is defined as within 2 yards of)
Animals closer than 25 yards: person must be inside vehicle with doors closed
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Same as Road
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Raptor nests: (eagles, falcons, etc.)
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Occupied dens: lynx, fox, wolverine, coyote, wolf
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Do not approach closer than 100 yards**
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Same as Road
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Caribou, moose, Dall sheep, lynx, wolf, fox, coyote, black bear, active bird nests, nestling birds and other den sites
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Maintain a minimum distance of 25 yards
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Same as Road
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**The park will continue to institute and post temporary closures with at least a one mile radius around known wolf den sites and appropriately-sized closures around other sensitive den and nest sites.
