About this campground
Wonder Lake Campground is closed until further notice. Wonder Lake Campground is at mile 85 on the Denali Park Road. It offers 28 tent-only sites. This is the closest campground to Mount McKinley. Though still nearly 26 miles away, the sheer size of the mountain makes it loom impressively over Wonder Lake Campground. Cloudy skies can obscure views, and mosquitoes can be fierce, but clear days offer views that will last a lifetime. Bear-proof food lockers are available throughout the campground.
Getting there
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.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Eielson Visitor CenterDenali National Park & Preserve17 mi
- Igloo CreekDenali National Park & Preserve41 mi
- Teklanika RiverDenali National Park & Preserve42 mi
- Sanctuary RiverDenali National Park & Preserve47 mi
- Savage RiverDenali National Park & Preserve52 mi
- Denali Bus DepotDenali National Park & Preserve63 mi
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Wonder Lake doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Alaska campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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