National Park & Preserve · AK
Denali National Park & Preserve: entrance fees 2026
Car, 7 days
—
everyone inside
Per person, 7 days
$15
on foot or by bike
Nonresident fee
None
not one of the 11 parks
Denali annual pass
$45
this park only
What a visit costs your group
| Group, summer 2026 | At the gate | Cheapest with a pass | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| US-resident couple, by car | $30 | $110 | Add parks |
| Nonresident couple, by car | $30 | $280 | Add parks |
| Nonresident family (2 adults, 2 kids), by car | $30 | $280 | Add parks |
| Two nonresident adults, on foot or shuttle | $30 | $280 | Add parks |
No nonresident fee here: visitors from abroad pay the same as US residents. The $250 pass is only worth it if the trip includes several paid parks or one of the 11 surcharge parks.
All entrance fees listed by NPS
| Type | Season | Price | NPS description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per person (on foot, bike) | All year | $15 | Denali charges an entrance fee year-round. Youth age 15 or younger are free. For people age 16 or older, the $15 entrance fee provides a 7-day entrance permit. Be prepared to show your receipt or pass (digital or physical) if requested by park staff. |
- America the Beautiful passes: not accepted.
- Cashless park: cards and mobile payments only.
- NPS: “Denali charges an entrance fee year-round. Youth age 15 or younger are free. The America the Beautiful – The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Series (Interagency Passes) are accepted. Be prepared to show your receipt or pass (digital or physical) if requested by park staff.”
Reservations and timed entry
NPS lists no timed entry or vehicle reservation for Denali. Campgrounds and some tours still book out: check the park page.
Plan a trip with DenaliDenali on nps.gov
Updated . Fees retrieved from the National Park Service API on . Independent site, not affiliated with the National Park Service. Fees are set by NPS and can change; the park’s own page prevails.