Photo: NPS Photo / Nathan Kostegian

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Wonder Lake

28 sites · $9.50–$16 · Reservations · No RVs

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Reservations$9.50–$16 / nightClosed now: Closed in Winter

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28Sites

28Reservable

$9.50–$16Per night

NoRVs

28 tent only

Reservations

The National Park Service does not handle campground reservations in Denali. Please use our concessionaire, Doyon / ARAMARK Joint Venture.

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.	$9.50
Nightly Fee Wonder Lake fees have not yet been updated for 2027; please check back. This is the cost, per night, to stay at Wonder Lake Campground. Please note that your total cost for the campground is $9.50 (the one-time reservation fee) + the total nightly cost of your stay. Up to four people may use a single site.	$16.00

Season & hours

Open in summer only. Check-in/out is 11 am each day. You do not need to leave the park by 11 am, just be sure to have your campsite packed up by then.

⛔ Closed in Winter: Sep 16, 2026 – Jun 7, 2027

Amenities

Toilets · Flush Toilets - seasonal, Vault Toilets - year round
Showers · none
Drinking water · seasonal
Trash / recycling · seasonal
Laundry · none
Camp store · none
Firewood for sale · none
Ice for sale · none
Food storage lockers · seasonal
Dump station · none
Amphitheater · seasonal
Camp host · seasonal
Cell reception · none
Internet · none

RVs, trailers & access

RVs	Not allowed
Trailers	Not allowed
RV notes	This is a tent-only campsite—RVs and trailers are prohibited at Wonder Lake.
Roads	Unpaved Roads - 4WD/High clearance required
Type	Limited Development Campground
Campfires	Open fires are prohibited at Wonder Lake Campground. Bring a camping stove of some kind to cook your meals.
Wheelchair	Some restrooms are wheelchair accessible. The campground is mainly accessed by transit bus, around half of which are wheelchair accessible.
ADA	Paths between campsites vary from compact gravel to muddy, rocky surfaces. The campground is laid out with some sites on a small hill above the level of the main campground road, while others are level with or slightly downhill from the level of the road.
Also	All campgrounds have recycling collection containers for aluminum cans, glass, plastic jugs and bottles (#1 and #2), and plastic containers #5.

Getting there

Mile 85, Denali Park Road, Denali Park, AK 99755

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.

Contact

(907) 683-9532 · denali_info@nps.gov

Other campgrounds in Denali National Park & Preserve

Igloo Creek7 sites · $26.50 · Reservable + first come · No RVs Riley Creek144 sites · $26.50–$73.50 · Reservable + first come · RVs to 40 ft Sanctuary River7 sites · $26.50 · Reservable + first come · No RVs Savage River32 sites · $47–$73.50 · Reservations · RVs to 40 ft Teklanika River53 sites · $48.75–$59.50 · Reservations · RVs to 40 ft

About Wonder Lake

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.

Photos

a young woman sitting on a dock sticking out into a lake — Wonder Lake is too chilly for most swimmers, but can make for a very scenic spot. · NPS Photo / Kent Miller

a tent in a brushy forest with a vast snowy mountain in the distance — The scenery around Wonder Lake Campground features a spectacular view of Mount McKinley, when skies are clear. · NPS Photo

a man sitting on a rock in a lake wearing long pants, a jacket and a head net — Head nets are critical for Wonder Lake from early June through early September. · NPS Photo

people sitting at a picnic table in a sheltered area — Wonder Lake Campground has a sheltered area for campers to eat out of the rain. · NPS Photo

Campsites

Site-by-site details (sizes, hookups, shade) for this campground are coming soon.

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Wed, Nov 11

Tonight

10°F

Chance Light Snow

Thu, Nov 12

Day

20°F

Chance Light Snow

Thu, Nov 12

Night

12°F

Mostly Cloudy

Fri, Nov 13

Day

18°F

Mostly Cloudy

Fri, Nov 13

Night

7°F

Mostly Cloudy

Sat, Nov 14

Day

15°F

Mostly Cloudy

Sat, Nov 14

Night

7°F

Mostly Cloudy

Sun, Nov 15

Day

18°F

Slight Chance Light Snow

Source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

🔥 Wildfires nearby

No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅

Source: National Interagency Fire Center (WFIGS)

🗓️ Typical weather

Wonder Lake tends to be cooler and wetter than the park entrance. Expect lows in the upper 30s or 40s each night. Daytime highs are typically in the upper 50s or 60s, though occasional sunny days can result in temps near 80. Mosquitoes are particularly bad most of the summer - bring a headnet!

Trails near camp

Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.