Denali Viewpoint - Denali State Park

Worth the stop on the parks hwy. Enjoy Denali from the base and hopefully it’ll be a clear day!

simple campground, highway noise

can be a bit crowded during busy season (summer)

East access to a fabulous view 

Unfortunately we didn't get to see Denali itself during our 4-day trip in the region (late May), but this campground is still absolutely beautiful even without its namesake. Streams and tundra are punctuated with evergreens, snow-capped mountains in the distance, perfectly Alaska. We saw lots of eagles and moose right on site, plus a porcupine. 

Campsite is easy to find (like everything in AK, just look up the milepost!). There are a lot of campsites but definitely make reservations in this area in the summer. It doesn't feel crowded even when the site is full. Good facilities. Great stopover on the way to Denali National Park. 

This site claims to be ADA accessible and I'd agree with that. Call the rangers about your specific needs. 

Beautiful site even when Denali is in clouds

The best scenery I've ever had the privilege of seeing.  The wildlife?  Unreal!  Amazing experience.  
Unfortunately the maps given at the entrance were absolutely worthless!  There was not even a key for north!  It's amazing I made it out alive.  Thank goodness I have commonsense and wilderness experience.  I fear for those who don't.  

Backcountry camping!  

This campground is located about 80 miles from what people traditionally think of when they think of Denali National Park (i.e. Cruise ship hotels, restaurants, buses into the park, etc).  So if you are wanting/needing to be close to that, then don't stay here.  Also if you like solitude don't stay here as it is quite busy.  That being said it is a beautiful campground with some epic views of Denali, Foraker and Hunter when the mountain is out.  If your socked in, it is still nice views but just not the same epicness.  Everything seemed to be well maintained and got relatively quiet at night when I stayed there.

Beautiful, but misleading and crowded.

Had an amazing time here. Only stayed 1 night. Theres amazing few of the mountain ranges if they are clear. Which they are not always. Still beautiful. Unfortunately we were here on at saturday in july and it was packed and people were obnoxious....and i like to drink. Regardless good times just don't stay here on a weekend in july. also got to see some ridiculous moose and get some amazing pics.

Beaut park near Denali.. overcrowded on weekends.

This is parking lot style. Not dispersed at all. If there is no where else this is an option. 

Views are great

I like the state park more than the national park. I always have a better view of the mountain and there’s so much to do!