A backcountry ranger giving hikers a safety briefing before they set off into the park.

Getting Started: This section of the website contains information vital to the success of your backcountry trip in Denali National Park and Preserve. The following paragraphs will outline the Denali backcountry permit system, the steps required to obtain your permit, and some important tips for a safe and memorable wilderness experience. You can also download and print the Backcountry Camping Guide. This guide contains much of the information that you will find on this website.

The Backcountry Camping Guide is available in a PDF version. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF form. Download a FREE version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Summer Backcountry Desk Hours: 9 am - 6 pm

An Overview:

• Getting a Permit
• Denali's Trailless Wilderness & Backcountry Unit System, and Unit Map  
• FAQ's
• Winter Camping

Backcountry Considerations:

• Bear Resistant Food Containers (BRFC's)
• Bear & Wildlife Safety
• Bicycle Camping
• Cacheing
• Camping, Cooking, Drinking Water & Backcountry Sanitation
• Camping in Southern Denali
• Closures
• Hiking, River & Glacier Crossings
• Mountaineering & Winter Camping
• Parking
• Terrain of Denali

Additional Resources:

• Gear Checklist
• Helpful Publications & Contact Information
• Wonder Lake Visibility Webcam