Transportation, Contact, Location
McKinley Creekside Cabins, Café, and Bakery
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Mile 224 George Parks Highway (Route 3)
PO Box 89
Denali National Park, AK 99755
907-683-2277
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Open: mid May thru mid Sept.
Closed: mid Sept thru mid May
Have a question? Submit the contact form provided and we will be in touch with you shortly!
You MUST have your own transportation!
We recommend flying into Anchorage and driving our beautiful state.
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Directions:
From Anchorage (4-4.5 hrs. north) Take the Glenn Hwy (Route 1) north to the George Parks Hwy (Route 3) north and drive until you reach mile 224, and we are one the East or right side of the highway. Enjoy the beautiful drive and make sure to stop at mile 135 for great southern views of Denali and a bathroom rest stop.
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From Fairbanks (2-2.5 hrs. south) Take the George Parks Hwy (Route 3) south towards Anchorage and drive until you reach mile 224 and we are on the east or left side of the highway.
Car Rental Options:
You will not need a 4x4 rental unless you want to travel on gravel roads like the Denali Hwy, check with your rental company.
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Costco Travel for great rates.
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Alaska 4x4 Rentals-Great option if you plan to drive the Denali Highway.
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Keys to Denali / 1-800-683-1239 Taking the Train? You will need to rent a car.
Taking the Train?
We have a wonderful local car rental company Keys to Denali / 1-800-683-1239.
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Make sure to book in advance as their inventory is limited.
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​They can also book your train ticket and save you 5%
OR you opt to take a shuttle service.
Denali Transportation Services at 1-907-522-5820.
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Local Shuttle: $25 per person *Use discount code: creekside24 for 10% off.
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Train Depot Transfer: $25 per person one-way, or $45 per person round-trip
OR Sheep Shuttle 1-907-683-7503
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Make sure to book in advance!
Grocery/Liquor Stores
There are three stores right off the the highway as you drive to McKinley Creekside Cabins, one convenience type one mile north of the park entrance and one in Healy-All have food and spirits.
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Fred Meyers-Mile 30 of the George Parks Highway on the right hand side driving through Wasilla.
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Carrs-Mile 30 of the George Parks Highway on the right hand side driving through Wasilla.
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Cubbys Grocery and Liquor-Mile 55 Parks Hwy, just before the turn off to Talkeetna.
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Great 1 Grocery & Sled Dog Liquor-Mile 239 George Parks Highway-One mile north of the entrance to Denali National Park.
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Three Bears Grocery and Liquor in Healy-Mile 248.5 Parks Hwy-25 miles north of McKinley Creekside Cabins
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