Many bus trips into Denali pause at Stony Overlook, which features a great view of Denali when skies are clear
Denali is six million acres of wild land, bisected by one ribbon of road. Travelers along it see the relatively low-elevation taiga forest give way to high alpine tundra and snowy mountains, culminating in North America's tallest peak, 20,310' Mount McKinley. Wild animals large and small roam un-fenced lands, living as they have for ages. Solitude, tranquility and wilderness await.
Denali National Park and Preserve will officially open the Park Road to private vehicle traffic the Teklanika Rest Area (Mile 30), on Friday, September 12, 2025.
At 6 a.m. on Monday, September 1, the Denali Park Road will reopen from Teklanika rest area westbound, all bus traffic will resume, and Igloo Creek Campground will reopen.
Due to erosion at the Teklanika Bridge caused by high water levels in Denali National Park and Preserve, park officials closed the Denali Park Road this evening to all traffic from Teklanika rest area westbound.
After evaluating conditions, Denali National Park and Preserve officials have made the decision to reopen all areas in the park affected by the closures on August 29, 2025.
Portions of the Denali Park Road are experiencing flooding, erosion, and snow accumulation. Park officials have closed Denali Park Road at Mile 15 (Savage Check Station) until conditions improve, and bus services past the Savage Check Station have been suspended until further notice. Sanctuary Campground, Igloo Creek Campground, and Teklanika Campground have also been evacuated.