Denali National Park & Preserve News
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Denali Park Road Open to Teklanika on Friday, September 12, 2025
September 11, 2025 | 12:17 pm
Denali National Park and Preserve will officially open the Park Road to private vehicle traffic the Teklanika Rest Area (Mile 30), on Friday, September 12, 2025.
Denali Park Road and Campground to Reopen, All Bus Traffic to Resume at 6 a.m. on Monday, September 1, 2025
August 31, 2025 | 7:49 pm
At 6 a.m. on Monday, September 1, the Denali Park Road will reopen from Teklanika rest area westbound, all bus traffic will resume, and Igloo Creek Campground will reopen.
Denali Road Closure, Bus Route Changes, and Campground Evacuations Due to Erosion
August 30, 2025 | 8:41 pm
Due to erosion at the Teklanika Bridge caused by high water levels in Denali National Park and Preserve, park officials closed the Denali Park Road this evening to all traffic from Teklanika rest area westbound.
Denali Park Road and Campgrounds Reopen
August 30, 2025 | 7:00 am
After evaluating conditions, Denali National Park and Preserve officials have made the decision to reopen all areas in the park affected by the closures on August 29, 2025.
Denali Road Closure and Campground Evacuations Due to Heavy Precipitation
August 29, 2025 | 3:08 pm
Portions of the Denali Park Road are experiencing flooding, erosion, and snow accumulation. Park officials have closed Denali Park Road at Mile 15 (Savage Check Station) until conditions improve, and bus services past the Savage Check Station have been suspended until further notice. Sanctuary Campground, Igloo Creek Campground, and Teklanika Campground have also been evacuated.
Fatal Vehicle Collision Involving Moose in Denali National Park
August 1, 2025 | 8:27 am
A fatal vehicle collision occurred early on the morning of August 1, 2025 near mile 235 of the George Parks Highway, just south of the entrance to the Denali Park Road.
Open Fires Prohibited in Denali National Park and Preserve
July 2, 2025 | 5:26 pm
Effectively immediately, the use of open wood fires is prohibited in Denali National Park and Preserve.
Skier Killed in Avalanche on Mt. McKinley
June 11, 2025 | 11:34 am
A skier was confirmed dead after being caught in a soft slab avalanche from below the Rescue Gully above Camp 14 on Mt. McKinley West Buttress Route at approximately 6:15 p.m. on June 10, 2025.
Body of Fallen Ski Mountaineer Located and Recovered
June 4, 2025 | 3:40 pm
The body of a deceased ski mountaineer was recovered on the morning of Wednesday, June 4. Alex Chiu, aged 41 of Seattle, Washington, died as a result of a 3,000-foot fall from the Mt. McKinley West Buttress climbing route on to the Peters Glacier.
Rangers Search for Fallen Ski Mountaineer Delayed by Weather
June 3, 2025 | 1:59 pm
Search operations are currently underway for a fallen ski mountaineer on Mt. McKinley’s West Buttress.