The spaces available for advanced reservation do sell out. When they are sold out the remainder of shuttle bus seats and campground sites are available only at the Visitor Center, up to two days in advance. A restaurant and snack shop are located within the Denali Park Hotel. A small convenience store, The McKinley Mercantile, is located near the entrance to the Denali Park Hotel. Several other restaurants and convenience stores are located within a few miles of the park entrance.
Most food services are available only in summer.
This is a must read for expeditions, and includes mandatory requirements, general information, equipment suggestions and medical information. Visitors wishing to dayhike, backcountry hike, or attend ranger-naturalist programs, should allow several days. Those visitors arriving without reservations for shuttle or tour bus reservations may experience one to two day waits for an available bus. This is especially true during peak season and visitors should plan accordingly. The park offers a wide range of interpretive programs.