2014 Denali bus and campground reservations available Sunday

DENALI PARK — Denali National Park and Preserve will begin accepting advance reservations Dec. 1 for the 2014 visitor season for shuttle buses and the park’s four largest campgrounds. Reservations are available by phone, online or by mail. Reservations are no longer accepted via fax.

Approximately 65 percent of the shuttle bus seats and 100 percent of the campsites in the Riley Creek, Savage River, Teklanika River and Wonder Lake campgrounds can be reserved in advance. The remaining tickets are available for advance or walk-in reservations two days before the travel date.

The Riley Creek, Savage River, and Teklanika River Campgrounds are open for tents and RVs, but the Wonder Lake Campground is tent camping only. Hookups are not available in any of the park’s campgrounds.

The shuttle bus system is designed to provide transportation into the heart of Denali National Park and Preserve for visitors who wish to view the park’s scenery and wildlife, access campgrounds, go hiking for the day, or take an overnight trip into the park’s backcountry. Drivers will answer questions and help visitors spot wildlife. The shuttle bus system will operate from May 20 to Sept. 11, 2014, weather permitting.

Adult prices are $27 to Toklat; $34.50 to Eielson Visitor Center; $47.25 to Wonder Lake; and $51.50 to Kantishna. Children age 15 and under ride free on shuttle buses and half price on tour buses.

The camper bus fare (for campers in park campgrounds or with backcountry permits) is $34.50. A maximum of eight shuttle bus seats may be requested with each reservation, and ages are required as age discounts may apply. Please provide alternate dates and times when possible.

Additionally, there are two multi-trip bus pass options available for visitors who plan to do multiple trips during the same summer. The 3-for-2 pass allows one individual to travel into the park on three separate trips during the same summer season for the price of two trips, provided the third trip is equal to or of lesser value than the first two. Reservations can be made in person at the Wilderness Access Center or Riley Creek Mercantile in the park, or by telephone at (800) 622-7275.

The 6-Pack allows a visitor to travel into the park on six separate trips during the same summer season for a discounted rate, i.e. $41.25 for destinations as far as the Toklat River (Mile 53), and $61.50 for destinations as far as Kantishna (Mile 92). The 6-Pack is good for one individual, i.e. is not transferable, and the first bus trip must be reserved when purchasing the 6-Pack. There is a minimum of five days between trips. All reservations must be done in person (valid ID required) at the Wilderness Access Center or Riley Creek Mercantile.

For reservations by phone, call (800) 622-7275 nationwide, or (907) 272-7275 for international callers between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Arizona time). Make reservations online at reservedenali.com. Mail reservation requests to: ARAMARK /Joint Venture Reservations; 2805 E. Camelback Rd., Suite 240; Phoenix, AZ 85106.