Current Conditions

Alerts

 

On This Page:

• Fall 2026
• Summer 2026
• Park Road Conditions

The details below supersede all other trip-planning information. If you encounter discrepancies between other parts of our website and this information, go with what you see below.

 

Fall/Winter 2026

In the fall, weather permitting, the road is open for personal vehicles to drive to Teklanika (mile 30). The road may close at Mountain Vista (mile 13) or Park Headquarters (mile 3) at any time due to winter weather. The road will remain open, weather permitting, through October 15 or when snow or ice closes the road at Park Headquarters.

Check visitor center hours and Sled Dog Kennels hours before your trip. Backcountry permits can be obtained at the Winter Visitor Center.

Watch for traffic and heavy equipment while walking and biking anywhere on the park road. Crews are working on repairs to the road and deferred maintenance of west district facilities.

Read more about planning a fall visit or a winter visit.

Entrance Fees and Passes

Entrance fees to Denali are required. You may pay your park entrance fees online or in person upon arrival to the entrance area of the park (credit cards only, no cash). You must be able to show a park pass or proof of online purchase (on a mobile device or printed receipt) if asked by a park ranger. Discounted or free annual and lifetime passes are also available to select groups; if you already have a pass, bring it with you. Learn more about fees and passes in Denali.

 

Summer 2027

The summer season runs from mid-May to mid-September each year. With the completion of the Pretty Rocks bridge, full bus service along the length of the park road will resume in 2027. Bus and campground reservations will open on December 1, 2026.

Check back for more information on Summer 2027 operations.

 

Conditions on the Denali Park Road

The map below illustrates which parts of the park road are open to private vehicles (thick green line), open to bus traffic (thin black line, summer only), or closed (thin red line). Icons also indicate which park campgrounds are open.

Other red areas on the map show wildlife closures, which are closed to all entry due to nesting or denning activity or sites where a bear or wolf is feeding on a carcass. Temporary wildlife closures (lasting less than 24 hours) may also be in place and not appear on the map; always check at the visitor center upon arrival for the latest information before hiking.