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Denali's Doorstep Dry Camping Cabin

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· Cantwell, Denali, Alaska
1 acre hosted by Michael H.
1 lodging site
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Near Denali National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Denali Visitor Center.
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Best in Alaska: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
Just 30 minutes away from the South Entrance to Denali National Park! This is one of the BEST private camping cabins on the Parks Highway! Strategically located on a secluded homestead from the 1960s, you'll be able to see Mount McKinley on a clear day! The nearby Summit Lake is perfect for fly fishing and local hiking trails are accessible right from the front door. We've got a couple kayaks for rent if you'd like to explore the local lake. Experience a TRUE Alaskan living experience in this DRY cabin with Modern touches. Since there's no interior running water or septic system, we encourage our guests to bring a couple gallons of water and some water bottles for drinking/washing hands. We do provide a camping toilet (5 gallon bucket with seat and trash bags) but you'll have to haul the bags out with you when you leave - along with your trash. Electricity is provided via a Generator that we provide - but you will be responsible for refilling the fuel you use (Vitus Gas station 5 minutes from the cabin). There is heat provided via a Fuel Oil stove. To save costs on cleaning fees - you'll be responsible to leave the cabin in as good - if not better condition than you find it when you arrive. We practice "Leave No Trace" principles. Since we don't charge a cleaning fee, you'll also need to bring your own bedding (recommend a sleeping bag) and linens/towels etc. If you're flying in to Anchorage we recommend you stop in at the local Walmart and buy a cheap sleeping bag to carry with you on your journey throughout the state. The cost of a cheap sleeping bag and/or linen set is less than a typical cleaning fee. Trust us, the extra work to enjoy this cabin is worth it! It has the most INCREDIBLE scenery! Bring some dry firewood for S'mores at the fire pit and enjoy an Alaskan experience at Denali's Doorstep!Just 30 minutes away from the South Entrance to Denali National Park, this is one of the best private cabins on the Parks Highway. We are strategically located on a secluded homestead. You can see Mount McKinley on a clear day! The nearby Summit Lake is perfect for fly fishing. This is a dry cabin, so No water, no Septic. We encourage our guests to bring a couple gallons of water and some water bottle for drinking/washing hands. We do provide a camping toilet (5 gallon bucket with seat and trash bags) but you'll have to haul the bags out with you when you leave - along with your trash. Electricity is provided via a Generator that we provide - but you will need to refill the fuel at the local gas station. There is heat provided via a Fuel Oil stove. To save costs on cleaning fees - you'll be responsible to leave the cabin in as good - if not better condition than you find when you arrive. You'll need to bring your own bedding (recommend a sleeping bag) and lines/towels etc. The cabin has incredible scenery! Bring S'mores and some firewood and enjoy an Alaskan experience around the fire pit!
Activities
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
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Lake
River, stream, or creek
Mountainous
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13 ratings · 8 reviews
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Marissa C.recommends
September 16, 2024
Denali's Doorstep Camping Cabin
Michael’s cabin was so awesome! What a unique experience (especially coming from Rhode Island!) gorgeous view as well. Would love to come back!
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Patricia O.recommends
August 7, 2024
Denali's Doorstep Camping Cabin
We loved our 2 night stay at this dry cabin. It was easy to find, and tucked away in the woods with a beautiful view of the mountains. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed. Michael is a great host.
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Nigel D.recommends
July 13, 2023
Denali's Doorstep Camping Cabin
Denali on the doorstep.
Mike’s site is as described. It did exactly what we needed it to do - give us a base to explore Denali. And we left our Airstream parked there for several nights unaccompanied as we backpacked in the Park. Nothing Mike or indeed the world could do about Alaskan mosquitos - but given the time of year they were there in force. Advice to future campers with Trailers (and ours is 23ft) is follow Mike’s good advice. The site itself is tight to get into unless you reverse up the track and into it. Not hard, but set yourself up for success early by reversing. And you’d want - as he says - to arrive in daylight although very straightforward to do this in the summer as the sun barely sets.
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Paris T.recommends
October 9, 2022
Denali's Doorstep Camping Cabin
Awesome host.
Unfortunately we weren’t able to make the trip. However, I thought I would leave a review about Mike. He’s amazing. He was so responsive, engaging and accommodating. Our heater went out on our new travel trailer so we had to cancel, but he was very kind and concerned. I definitely plan to visit in the future. You’re awesome, Mike!
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Jocelyn W.recommends
July 15, 2022
Denali's Doorstep Camping Cabin
Great Site!
This site was incredible. Waking up to view of mountains and the river each day in a remote part of Alaska was the perfect escape. Mike was extremely communicative and the site was well kept, including a table, two benches, a fire pit, a tent pad and a spacious driveway. The location right off the highway made for an easy commute to nearby Denali and Healy. We definitely hope to return!
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Noah D.recommends
July 14, 2022
Denali's Doorstep Camping Cabin
The perfect site
The view was better than I imagined!!
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Cantwell, Denali, Alaska, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Ahtna Nenn’, Tanana, and Dënéndeh First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Michael H.

Joined in November 2019
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