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Mile 85, Denali Park Road, Denali Park, AK, 99755
National Park ServiceLast Updated: December 6, 2025
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Campground Overview
Introduction
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.
Campsite Details
Operating Hours
Currently closed until further notice.
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!
Amenities
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Amphitheater
Staff or Host On-Site
Potable Water
Food Storage Lockers
Directions
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.
Rates & 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.
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.
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
Open fires are prohibited at Wonder Lake Campground. Bring a camping stove of some kind to cook your meals.Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
Some restrooms are wheelchair accessible. The campground is mainly accessed by transit bus, around half of which are wheelchair accessible.
RV Allowed
No
RV Information
This is a tent-only campsite—RVs and trailers are prohibited at Wonder Lake.
RV Maximum Length
0
Additional Information
All campgrounds have recycling collection containers for aluminum cans, glass, plastic jugs and bottles (#1 and #2), and plastic containers #5.
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
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.
Trailer Allowed
No
Access Roads
Unpaved Roads - 4WD/High clearance required
Classifications
Limited Development Campground
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