2gypsies wrote:
Don't make reservations, especially if you're willing to pull off at a scenic spot for the night without hookups.
The only reservations we made for our whole summer were for the July 4 weekend (Alaskans like to camp, too) and for Denali's farthest campground you can drive - Teklanika for 5 nights. For these we only made them as we were traveling and about 3 weeks prior when we could better judge when we'd be there.
As it turned out we were near Denali early so on a whim we boondocked nearby at a lovely spot and the next morning drove into the park and easily secured an additional 5 nights in the front campground, Riley Creek.
We spent 10 nights in Denali and saw every one of the big animals more than once and viewed 'the Mountain' in full glory 7 of 10 days.
I'd also advise getting the above-mentioned camping book by Mike and Terry Church. The Milepost is great for history and maps but not for campgrounds. This book also includes Canada and the Yukon. It's great.
Roads? Yes, there will be stretches of gravel and construction/repairs - just like in the lower 48. Just drive slow. We had no issues.
We do have our Denali reservations, so good on that score and have now ordered the Travelers Guide to Alaskan campground book by the Churches.
