Wilderness Access Center
The Wilderness Access Center serves as Denali's primary transportation hub.
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Wilderness Access Center Details
Visitors staying at any of Denali's campgrounds can check in here, and the Wilderness Access Center also serves as Denali's primary transportation hub for shuttles and some tours. The facility is operated by Aramark, a park concessionaire which handles reservations for Denali's campgrounds and buses. The Wilderness Access Center is home to Denali's only ATM machine (although there are others at businesses located just outside the park gate). You can also use the restrooms and get some food here: a coffee cart and snack stand are open 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. The parking lot includes six handicapped spots, and all restrooms are accessible. An elevator provides access to all levels of the center. The facility is open May 15 to mid-September; the reservation desk is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Bike Path
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