Cantwell
The town of Cantwell, Alaska sits 28 miles south of the Denali National Park entrance.
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Cantwell Details
Named for 19th-century military explorer Lieutenant J.C. Cantwell, the town of Cantwell, Alaska sits 28 miles south of the Denali National Park entrance on George Parks Highway/Highway 3. The town provides several types of services to visitors, including food, lodging, fuel and supplies. Several outfitters, including Denali Sightseeing Safaris and Denali Fly Fishing Guides, are located here. Local lodging options include the Alpine Creek Lodge, Backwoods Lodge, Bluesberry Inn, and the Cantwell RV Park. Cantwell's half-finished Igloo City Hotel is a famous roadside attraction.
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Nearby Parks Around Cantwell
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Cantwell
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17.7 mi away
Savage River
The braided Savage River flows under the Denali Park Road at mile 14.
18.6 mi away
Denali Park Village
Denali Park Village is one of the largest and closest places to stay and dine when you're visiting Denali National Park.
23.0 mi away
Sled Dogs
Sled dogs have helped patrol and protect Denali as long as there has been a park.
23.0 mi away
Dog Sled Kennels
The kennels that are home to Denali's famous sled dogs are located in the Denali National Park Headquarters complex off Denali Park Road.
