Wonder Lake
Facility · Alaska ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Denali National Park (National Park) · Open Access
- 2,065 ft
- Elevation
Wonder Lake Campground is closed until further notice.
Wonder Lake Campground is at mile 85 on the Denali Park Road. It offers 28 tent-only sites.
This is the closest campground to Mount McKinley. Though still nearly 26 miles away, the sheer size of the mountain makes it loom impressively over Wonder Lake Campground. Cloudy skies can obscure views, and mosquitoes can be fierce, but clear days offer views that will last a lifetime. Bear-proof food lockers are available throughout the campground.
Getting there
Visitors may not drive to this campground. It is only accessible for campers via specialized park buses. Be sure to book a camper bus ticket in addition to paying your campground fees.
63.45398, -150.86162 · 63°27'14.3"N 150°51'41.8"W
Typical weather
Typically 64°F in Jul, down to 14°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 14 | 25 | 22 | 38 | 54 | 63 | 64 | 60 | 50 | 32 | 20 | 15 |
| Low °F | -5 | 5 | 3 | 20 | 33 | 44 | 47 | 43 | 33 | 18 | 2 | -6 |
| Precip in | 0.8 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 2.0 | 2.9 | 5.1 | 3.9 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 1.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Wonder Lake
- Can you reserve a site at Wonder Lake?
- No. Wonder Lake is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Wonder Lake
- Igloo Creek 40.8 mi · Facility
- Teklanika River 42.1 mi · Facility
- Sanctuary River 46.5 mi · Facility
- Savage River 52.4 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (907) 683-9532
- Email denali_info@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
- Book reservedenali.com
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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