Using the Backcountry

Permits are required for overnight backcountry travel in the old park and Kantishna-area units. Permits are free. Learn more about obtaining a backcountry permit.

If you plan to climb Denali, you are required to register and pay for a permit 60 days in advance of your climb. Learn more about this process in the mountaineering section of the website.

Commercial Activities

A business or an individual must obtain either a Concession Contract or a Commercial Use Authorization prior to conducting any commercial activity in Denali National Park and Preserve.

These contracts and permits are issued and administered by the National Park Service.

Click here to learn who are the current commercial operators in Denali.

Click here to learn about obtaining a permit to conduct a business in the park.