McKinley Village Lodge (denaliparkresorts.com/lodging-food/mckinley-village-lodge), a portion of Denali Park Resorts, is situated inside the national park but close to the entrance. The complex consists of six buildings spread over 20 acres and sits on the banks of the Nenana River, a location convenient for fishing and whitewater rafting. The Gold Rush Dining Room is located on-site as well as a gift store and coffee shop. A shuttle is available to take guests to scheduled adventures and dinner theater.
Camp Denali Lodge (campdenali.com) offers small log cabins throughout the property. A dining hall, along with showers and bathrooms, are centralized, making them just a short walking distance from all guests. According to its website, the cabins are located at the 2,400 tree line, placing them right inside the tundra. Accommodations are simple and give guests a true taste of the great outdoors, including propane lights and water from an outside spigot. The website advises warming water on your wood burning stove for hot drinks or cleaning up. Each cabin is complete with its own outhouse.
Princess Denali Wilderness Alaska Lodge (princesslodges.com/denali_lodge) offers high-class accommodations at Denali National Park, one mile away from the entrance. The main lodge showcases a grand staircase and a 65-foot fireplace. A massive deck overlooks the river and the national park. Several restaurants are on-site, and guided tours are available. Some rooms feature outdoor hot tubs.
