Denali National Park & Preserve is open year-round to visitors. The park is famous for spectacular landscapes, rugged peaks, and abundant wildlife. The Alaska Range, where Mount McKinley is located, splits the park into north and south sides.

The North Side

The majority of visitors access the north side of the park by way of a single road 90 miles long. Beyond Mile 15 of the park road, visitors cannot drive personal vehicles and must enter the park by bus, bike, or on foot. The main Visitor Center is located on the north side of the park. Here is where the majority of the interpretive programs take place. The Visitor Center is open from May 15th to September 18th. The Murie Science & Learning Center is open year-round and serves as the winter Visitor Center. Rangers are available from 9:00am to 4:00pm to answer visitor questions and help plan trips.

The South Side

Denali National Park & Preserve's south side is accessed mostly by mountaineers climbing Mount McKinley and other peaks in the Alaska Range, or by scenic flight tours. Climbers are required to check in with rangers at the Talkeetna Ranger Station before climbing Denali. The Talkeetna Ranger Station stays open year-round. Rangers at the Talkeetna Ranger Station also offer interpretive programs about the park throughout the summer.