2023 Vacation Planner - Flipbook - Page 24
WHERE TO
CAMP
Camping in Alaska offers flexibility to go at your own pace, but it is important to note that Alaska
campgrounds fill up fast! So plan ahead if water and power are a must on your camping adventure.
Denali National Park has six campgrounds available within its boundaries. Some of them are open only to
tent camping, and some have minimum night requirements. You can find all of this information and book
sites at www.reservedenali.com
Camping outside Denali National Park includes private campgrounds from Anderson to Cantwell, or
boondocking. What is “boondocking?” It refers to the practice of finding a pullout, gravel pit, or other
location to camp outside of a designated campground. While there are many places in Alaska where this is
possible, it is important to note:
Be aware of the effect of generator noise to
homes or businesses that may be nearby.
In some areas, boondocking is
permitted with a land use fee.
Private property isn’t always labeled.
Pull-outs are often visited by
truck drivers for breaks during their
routes, so they are often noisier
than they appear.
In the Denali area, most of the easily accessible
locations are on property owned by Ahtna, Inc,.
The Alaska Railroad or the State of Alaska. Many
– but not all of these locations – do have “no
camping” signs. Always make sure to check!
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CAMP
Know the current fire conditions and
dangers of the area you choose. Make
sure all campfires are on bare ground
with a proper ring to contain the fire,
and that the fire is fully extinguished
before you leave.
