Indoor Picnic Area
63.7336, -148.9177 · Park boundary: National Park Service
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A heated building, called the Indoor Picnic Area, is located next door to the Murie Science and Learning Center. Open in winter only, mid-October to mid-April. Restrooms and a water bottle filling station are available. Food service is not provided, so bring your own food to eat.
- Every day
- 9:30AM - 5:00PM
The Indoor Picnic Area is open to visitors in the winter, from 9:30 am to 5 pm daily, except on major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day). NPS staff are not present.
- Closed in Summer · Apr 20, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 · Closed
- Closed on Thanksgiving · Nov 26, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026 · Closed
- Closed on Christmas · Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026 · Closed
- Closed on New Year's Day · Jan 1, 2027 – Jan 1, 2027 · Closed
Turn off Highway 3 onto the Denali Park Road and drive 1.4 miles til you see signs for the Murie Science & Learning Center. Park at the Murie Center, and walk past it to the Indoor Picnic Area.
Location, hours, and facility details confirmed against the National Park Service registry.
National Park Service registryChecked 2026-08-04
Where is Indoor Picnic Area?
Indoor Picnic Area in Denali National Park is at Mile 1.4 Denali Park Road, Denali Park, AK.
What services does Indoor Picnic Area offer?
Indoor Picnic Area in Denali National Park lists restroom, water - bottle-filling station.
What is the phone number for Indoor Picnic Area?
Indoor Picnic Area in Denali National Park can be reached on 907 683-9532.
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