Camp Denali & North Face
Lodge
Stay in the Heart of
Denali National Park
 Camp Denali
and North Face Lodge are the
only lodges in the park with a view of Mt.
McKinley and the Alaska Range. These
family owned and operated lodges are located
just 29 air miles from Mt McKinley's summit.
Both lodges offer numerous summer activities,
such as guided hikes, mountain biking, canoeing,
and fishing. Each lodge has a
comprehensive library and an experienced staff of naturalists
lead guided hikes to remote alpine valleys,
providing the opportunity to see Denali's
wildlife and stunning scenery.
Camp Denali also
has a natural history resource center, complete
with
exhibits, microscope, herbarium, and artifacts.
Enrichment
programs are offered by both lodges. Each
evening, enjoy programs focused on aspects of
Denali's natural and cultural history. Topics
include birds, mammals, wildflowers, tundra
ecology, geology, mountaineering, land
use, and natural resource issues.
A few details about Camp Denali and North Face
Lodges
About Camp
Denali
Founded in 1951,
Camp Denali is Alaska’s original vacation lodge
and nature center. Its goal is to help visitors
gain a personal knowledge and appreciation for
the natural history of Denali National
Park. Owned and operated by the Cole Family
since 1975, it is Alaska at its best!
Camp Denali consists of 17 individual cabins
situated along a ridge with commanding views of
Mt. McKinley. Each
cabin is furnished with a wood burning stove,
propane lights, hand crafted quilts, and Alaskan
artwork. Each cabin also has its own private and
well maintained outhouse located close by.
A bathroom / shower facility with private hot
showers, changing rooms, sinks, and flush
toilets is located within a 3 to 7 minute walk
from each cabin.
If you desire an Alaskan vacation away from the
tempo of modern living, and enjoy the
camaraderie of kindred souls, this is the place
for you!
Camp Denali
also offers a series of lectures from visiting
specialists. Please
contact us for a
list of the lecturers visiting this summer. From wild berry
preserves and greenhouse lettuces to fresh baked
breads and desserts, the kitchens are known for
their creatively prepared and attractively
served food. All of the food is made from
the finest quality ingredients. Special diets
can be accommodated.
About North Face Lodge
Grant Pearson's rustic log cabin still stands on
the five acres where North Face Lodge was built
in 1973. Situated on a tundra meadow in the
Moose Creek Valley, and just below Camp Denali,
the Lodge boasts fine views of the crests of
Mount McKinley
and six other major peaks of the Alaska Range.
In the mid-eighties, North Face Lodge was
purchased and renovated by Camp Denali’s owners.
Its 15 small, well-appointed guestrooms, each
with private bath, connect to a covered walkway
that leads to the lodge's comfortably furnished
living room and dining room. On cool mornings, a
crackling fire in the stone fireplace
compliments fine Denali views from the living
room’s tall windows. On warm, sunny afternoons,
a spacious patio invites relaxation in view of
Denali’s summit.
Your Visit to Camp Denali or North Face Lodge
Day 1: Denali National Park entrance to Camp
Denali / North Face Lodge
Arrive on your own in
Denali National Park.
At approximately 1:30pm, depart from the train
station on a
wildlife bus tour traveling 90 miles of the park
road. Along the way, your driver/naturalist
guide will introduce you to the taiga and tundra
ecosystems of the Far North. Stops will be made
for spectacular views and to observe wildlife. A
leisurely stop along the banks of the East Fork
River will include a picnic-style dinner. Upon
arrival at the lodge (approx. 8pm), your hosts will welcome
you at a reception featuring dessert, fresh
fruit, and beverages. After a short orientation,
you will be taken to your cabin or room.
Overnight at Camp Denali or North Face Lodge.
Day 2+: Inside Denali National Park
Various adventures and activities are offered each
day. You can explore Denali National Park with a
naturalist guide on an easy, moderate or
strenuous guided hike. For the more independent
spirits, enjoy a day of mountain biking,
canoeing, or fishing on your own. You may decide
to just relax in the libraries and living rooms
at the lodges. Each evening, after dinner,
programs are offered to further enrich your
understanding of sub-arctic and arctic regions.
Camp Denali offers presentations throughout the
summer from visiting specialists. For more
information on speakers, please
email us.
Departure Day: Camp Denali / North Face Lodge
to Denali National Park entrance
Enjoy an early breakfast (begins at 6am), before
departing on your bus tour back to the park
entrance. Fewer stops are made on the return
trip, so you will arrive back at the park
entrance and train station at approximately
11:30am. This leaves plenty of time to catch the
train or bus to Anchorage or Fairbanks.
Lodge
accommodation (3
night minimum),
all meals,
services of
guides and use
of equipment,
180 mile round
trip
transportation
through Denali
National Park
from the Denali
Rail Station,
park entrance
fee and taxes.
|
2010 Departure Dates |
|
|
3 night stay |
4 night stay |
|
June |
4, 11, 18, 25 |
7, 14c, 21c, 28c |
|
July |
2c, 9c, 16, 23, 30 |
|
|
August |
6c,
13, 20, 27 |
2,
9, 16, 23, 30 |
|
September |
3 |
6c |
c - Camp
Denali ONLY
is available
n - North
Face Lodge
ONLY is
available
Crossed out
dates are
sold out at
both
properties.
(Rates for Camp
Denali and North
Face Lodge are
the same)
|
2010 Rates |
|
Occupancy |
3 night stay |
4 night stay |
|
Single |
$1851 |
$2468 |
|
Double/Triple/Quad |
$1551 |
$2068 |
| Children under 12 |
$1172 |
$1563 |
| Refund Policy: see Important Notes section below. |
7 night stay
rates
available
upon request
Refund / Cancellation Policy:
Any time after our written confirmation: $100
per person or 10% of invoice total, whichever is
greater.
60 to 45 days prior to lodge stay date: 50% of
invoice total.
44 to 31 days prior to lodge stay date: 60% of
invoice total.
30 to 0 days prior to lodge stay date: 100% of
invoice total.
Children Policy: Programming
is best suited for children ages 8 and up. Children
under 12 qualify for the child rate (see below). Due
to safety concerns, children younger than 16 are
required to stay in a room with an adult.
Dining:
Each lodge has its own
dining room. Breakfast and dinner are served at the
lodge. Lunch is a buffet of make-your-own sack lunch
preparations, which are available just after
breakfast. Please indicate on your reservation form
if you have special dietary needs.
Alcohol: Neither Camp Denali
nor North Face Lodge holds a liquor license. Guests
are welcome to bring their own alcohol.
Electricity:
The lodges generate their own electricity.
Appliances with heating elements, such as curling
irons and hair dryers, will overload the generators.
Therefore, guests are asked not to bring or use hair
dryers or similar items at either lodge.
Communication:
A pay phone (calling card only) is located at each
lodge for outgoing calls; guests are asked to limit
incoming calls to emergencies only. Do not plan to
send or receive faxes or email messages while at the
lodges. Mail is picked up on Mondays and Fridays.
Available Equipment: The
lodge lends guests the following equipment: day
packs, water bottles, head nets, walking sticks,
rubber boots, mountain bikes / helmets, canoes /
paddles, and fishing equipment.
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