Wonder Lake
A lake at mile 85 of the park road, its still surface mirroring Denali. It is the park's most classic postcard view.
Wonder Lake lies at mile 85 of the park road. It is about 4 km long and sits at roughly 600 metres above sea level. It is one of the road-accessible points closest to Denali. On clear days the lake reflects the snowy peak, a classic shot for countless photographers. There is a tent campground by the lake. Mosquitoes are extremely numerous in summer, so bring a head net. Since 2021, the section beyond mile 43 has been closed because of the Pretty Rocks landslide. Check NPS announcements for reopening. The round-trip bus takes about 11 hours, so the lake suits people staying at Kantishna or in the campgrounds.
Opening hours
All day in summer
Nearby sights
- Kantishna
- Denali (Mount McKinley)
- Eielson Visitor Center
- Toklat River
- Polychrome Overlook
- Sable Pass
- Teklanika River
- Primrose Ridge (Mount Margaret)