Talkeetna is located in the shadow of Denali, at the junction of three rivers, offering scenic vistas, flightseeing to Mt. McKinley, world-class salmon fishing, rafting and boating excursions, and a wide variety of other Alaskan adventures. It provides the traveler a look at the real Alaska as well as the best view of McKinley and the Alaska Range.
Reached year round by car, train or plane, Talkeetna is a unique village that has been almost untouched by commercialism.

Conveniently located 2 hours north of Anchorage at milepost 99 of the George Parks Highway, Talkeetna/Denali Visitors Center is staffed by knowledgeable, friendly, local residents who are eager to assist you in all of your recreational and lodging needs.

The area surrounding Talkeetna is also often referred to as South Denali Park due to its strategic location near the Southern border of both the National and State Parks. For the purposes of this web site, we group services in the “Talkeetna Area” or “South Denali Park” that are located between the actual town of Talkeetna, and the McKinley Princess Lodge located roughly 45 road miles to the north on the boundary of Denali State Park.

The area surrounding Talkeetna is also often referred to as South Denali Park due to its strategic location near the Southern border of both the National and State Parks. For the purposes of this web site, we group services in the “Talkeetna Area” or “South Denali Park” that are located between the actual town of Talkeetna, and the McKinley Princess Lodge located roughly 45 road miles to the north on the boundary of Denali State Park.