"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

K’esugi Ken Campground 

Very clean RV Park with s great hostess 

This campground in Denali State Park opened in 2017 contains both a tent and RV loop, as well as, cabins. Vault toilets, drinking water, firewood, fire pits, and picnic tables available. RV sites include electric hook-ups. Several hiking trails in close proximity to campground. Amplitheater for ranger led programs also available.

New Campground with Denali Views

Far enough off the main highway to feel away from it all. Two lakes to fish with hiking trails to explore. Ranger talks nightly. Nice large sites with a huge group area. Some sites are FCFS but most reservable on line and booked way in advance. Firewood available for purchase and pavillion is rentable for events. All sites have electric too. Beautiful campground with clean bathrooms.

Beautifully tucked away

This beautiful campsite has wonderful short walk in tent sites and large RV electric hook up sites. All this with Wonder and beauty of Alaska. Really well maintained. You have to book these sites well in advance with means unless you are tent camping you have 1% chance of finding an open spot at random. Even autumn camping times are booked. 

Book in advance

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.  

Great views and plenty of space

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. 