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Wonder Lake Campground is closed until further notice.
With up-close views of North America’s tallest peak, Denali National Park Wonder Lake Campground is the closest campground to the mountain, providing visitors with a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It is located in a remote area, surrounded by pristine wilderness and offering visitors a chance to connect with nature in a way that is becoming increasingly rare.
The campground offers a range of activities nearby such as fishing and wildlife viewing. It is also the starting point for many popular hiking trails, including the 20-mile McKinley Trail. Denali National Park Wonder Lake Campground is a special destination that offers visitors an unforgettable glimpse of Alaska's natural beauty.
Visitors may not drive to this campground. It is only accessible for campers via specialized park buses. Be sure to book a camper bus ticket in addition to paying your campground fees.
Reservation Fee
This is a one-time reservation fee. It applies whether you stay one night or fourteen (or a number in between) at this campground. Park passes do not waive this fee, as it is charged by our concessionaire.
$8.00
Nightly Fee
This is the cost, per night, to stay at Wonder Lake Campground. Please note that your total cost for the campground is $6 (the one-time reservation fee) + the total nightly cost of your stay. Up to four people may use a single site.
$16.00
Beautiful site!! With good weather conditions, the views of the mountain are simply stunning, and there are tons of hiking options all over the area. There are a few bear-safety shelters at which you have to do all your cooking as well as store all your food and cooking supplies. Rain can strike pretty much at any time, and much of the surrounding land is often damp, so make sure you're ready with water-proof gear and insect repellant!
Beautiful campground with a view of the mountain Denali! And nice covered area to cook, and big walk in bear lockers. The ranger program (ranger Doris) is also great and we learnt a lot. And there is drinking water and very clean toilets!
Once Denali shows, this is a magnificent location. For the days that Denali hides, the campground provides lots of amenities with a bathroom, bear locker, drinking water and shelter. Make sure to use the advantage of being brought there by bus and bring plenty of delicious food you usually wouldn’t, eg. steaks :-)
Well worth the trip when in Denali National Park. First (important!) make sure you have mosquito head nets and mosquito proof clothes and lots of bug spray. Then you have to reserve at spot at the campground, then get the shuttle from the main visitor center and grab all your stuff and go tenting in this amazing area.
There's a nice central spot to communally cook your food, excellent tent sites, basic bathrooms and an amphitheater. The view of Denali when it appears are amazing. When you're ready to leave just catch the next shuttle back out!
I've camped here twice. Once we got a view of the mountain...once we didn't. Camper bus takes you in. Flushable toilets, potable water, cooking area and tent sites. Go in mid August when the blueberries are ripe and make some wild blueberry pancakes! The bus ride in is fun to spot the wildlife! There is a beautiful little walk to the lake and another trail nearby.
