Kantishna
A former gold-rush town at the end of the Park Road, with several wilderness lodges offering overnight stays, serving as a base deep in the park.
Kantishna sits at the end of the Park Road at mile 92. It rose during the gold rush of the early twentieth century and is now private land surrounded by the national park. Only a few wilderness lodges operate here, offering gold-panning experiences, hiking guides, mountain biking, and small plane flights to and from the entrance area. Staying here avoids long bus rides, and you can photograph sunrise reflections on Wonder Lake. Since 2021, the road beyond mile 43 has been closed due to the Pretty Rocks landslide; check NPS announcements for reopening status. Accommodations must be booked several months in advance.
Opening hours
Summer
Nearby sights
- Wonder Lake
- Denali (Mount McKinley)
- Eielson Visitor Center
- Toklat River
- Polychrome Overlook
- Sable Pass
- Teklanika River
- Primrose Ridge (Mount Margaret)