K'Esugi Ken Campground

Overview

Brochure InfoK'esugi Ken Campground is the most modern camping facility within Denali State Park.Brochure Info - Facilities and RestrictionsFacilities include a ranger station, 32 RV campsites, 10 walk-in campsites, paved roads, a group camping area, three public-use cabins, a new hiking trail to alpine areas plus a network of trails for a range of abilities, and an interpretive center/pavilion.Brochure Info - Nearby AttractionsThe Curry Ridge Trail began construction in 2016 as part of the first phase of the South Denali Project. It gently climbs 1100 feet up to the lower bench of Curry Ridge and provides access to the rolling tundra terrain of the Lake 1787 area. Views of the Alaska Range and Denali are spectacular from many points along the trail. Timberline is at 1500 feet, where the trail breaks out of the woods and into a subalpine mosaic of alder and tundra patches. Watch for moose and bears throughout the area. PLEASE conserve the sensitive alpine habitat of alpine areas by staying on developed trails. The trail currently terminates at Lake 1787. Construction will continue to expand the trail in future years.Key InfoCampsites are reservable from the third Friday in May through early September (depending on camp host coverage). After camp host coverage ends, all campgrounds are first come first served until the campground closes for the season (weather dependent). Reservations for individual campsites and group campsites may be made up to 7 months in advance, but no later than 48 hours prior to your arrival date check-in time (1:00pm). Campers may stay no longer than 7 nights in any thirty-day period. Saving campsites is prohibited. Campers must be physically present in the site at least the first night of stay. Two vehicles are allowed in each campsite, provided they fit without placing wheels off the gravel surface nor extend into the roadway. Vehicle is defined as a registered highway vehicle, towing vehicle or trailer; tow vehicle + trailer = 2 vehicles. Extra vehicles in a campsite will be required to pay daily parking fees. Extra vehicles using electricity in an RV site will be required to pay camping fees. Check-in time is 1:00 PM for all reservations (local park time). Check-out time is 12:00 Noon for all reservations. Late checkouts may incur additional fees unless prior arrangements have been made with park staff. Quiet Hours are 11 PM through 7 AM. This includes the use of generators. Please be considerate of fellow campers and arrive early (prior to 11 PM) to set up your campsite. The noise created from setting up is often disturbing to other campers. If all-night generator use is required for medical reasons, check-in first with the camphost or park ranger. Campfires are allowed in metal fire-rings only. All pets must be kept on a leash no longer than nine feet, and not be left unattended. Campers are responsible to clean up after their pet. Firewood is available for sale in this campground. Important Information for Daily EntranceDirectionK'esugi Ken Campground is located at MP 135.4 George Parks Highway. Follow the highway signs to the entrance road. K'esugi Ken Road is two miles long up a curvy hill. All-wheel drive vehicles are recommended during winter months.Booking Window Product InfoFee Cancellation DescReservation Fees A Reservation Fee of $5 will be added to the campsite fee. Reservation fees are non-refundable, non-transferable. No exceptions. Change/Transfer Policy Reservations may be modified up to 3 calendar days prior to arrival check-in time online through Reserve America and incur a $3 change fee. Reservations may not be modified within than 2 calendar days prior to day of arrival. Customers may extend stays without incurring a modification fee. Important Note: A change in reservation dates where no dates of stay involved in the original reservation are the same as the dates of stay for the resulting reservation, will require a cancellation of the original reservation and the booking of a new reservation with all applicable service fees. Cancellation/No-Show Policy Cancellations received at least 3 calendar days prior to scheduled check-in time will incur a $10 cancellation fee plus original transaction fee. Nightly fees will be refunded. The cancellation must be made online through Reserve America. Cancellations received after scheduled check-in time but before the following day's check-in time will incur a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first nightly fee. Additional nightly fees will be refunded. The cancellation must be made through Reserve America. No-Shows - A reservation turns into "no-show" status at check-in time on the day after the scheduled arrival date unless alternate arrangements have been made with the park. The entire reservation will be cancelled and all fees are forfeited.