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K’esugi Ken Campground

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About

State Park

"Kesugi" as in, K'esugi Ken Campground, is a Tanaina Indian dialect word meaning "The Ancient One" and is a fitting complement of the Tanana Indian word "Denali" which means "The High One". At 20,320 feet, Denali is North America's highest peak. It literally and figuratively towers over Southcentral Alaska from its base in Denali National Park. Denali State Park was established in 1970 and expanded to its present size in 1976. Its western boundary is shared with its much larger neighbor, Denali National Park and Preserve, formerly Mt. McKinley National Park.

Facilities:

Closest RV Dump Station: Byers Lake Campground, located 12 miles north at Milepost 147.0 (available daytime only)

Nearby Attractions:

Byers Lake Campground and Trails, located 12 miles north at Milepost 147.0

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Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

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Sanitary Dump
Water Hookups
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SJ D.

Ranger

Reviewed Sep. 12, 2021

Clean Informational Campground

Growing up in the Midwest and camping at state parks I’m use to a lot of interpretive signage explaining the history and landscape. Out of all the AK state parks I’ve visited this is by far the best. I also prefer this over Denali NPS, I find I have better luck seeing Denali from this side but also tons less people.

Site7

Month of VisitOctober

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Connor D.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 5, 2021

Great views and plenty of space

Overall We loved this site. Family plus dogs had a great time here. Got to see Denali on a super clear day so that's even better

Pros -spacious sites -trails with amazing views of Denali -plenty of maneuvering space for travel trailers

Cons -no water hookups at site. Currently as of AUG21 only one functioning water spigot at the pay station -missed the entrance but definitely user error there.

Site41

Month of VisitSeptember

Victoria S.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 5, 2021

beautiful and CLEAN campground

i highly recommend this campground for tents and rv’s. this place was so clean and well taken care of. beautiful view of denali and hiking trails throughout the campground. bathrooms placed strategically throughout. and again CLEAN!

Month of VisitJune