The Denali National Park road will officially open to private vehicle traffic, to the Teklanika Rest Area at Mile 30, on Friday, Sept. 12. The road will remain open, weather permitting, until Oct. 15, or when snow or ice closes the road at park headquarters (Mile 3.4) to vehicles.

Campgrounds accessible by bus-only are now closed for the season. The Teklanika campground will close Friday, Sept. 12 and Savage camp ground will close on Monday, Sept. 15. Beginning Monday, Sept. 15, the Bear Loop of Riley Creek Campground will be open and free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. No water will be available. Visitors should also plan to pack out their own trash. A minimum of five sites will remain open over the winter months.

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