Where to Stay In Cantwell, Alaska
While many travelers pass through Cantwell en route to Denali or through to Anchorage, the town offers several comfortable options for lodging, from rustic cabins to cozy inns. Here’s where to stay if you want to enjoy the peaceful charm of this gateway community.
Lodges, Inns & Cabins
BluesBerry Inn
The northernmost motel on the Parks Highway with views of Mt. Denali. Offers lodge rooms and dry cabin stays.Milepost 210.8 George Parks Highway, Cantwell, AK 99729
907-768-2415
The Runway House – Bed & Breakfast
Quaint B&B offering a peaceful overnight stay with breakfast.2 Black Bear Ln, Cantwell, AK 99729
907-671-0320
Cantwell Lodge
Lodge rooms with an onsite restaurant and bar. Includes WiFi and access to hiking trails. Located just 9.3 miles from the entrance to Denali.137 Mile Denali Highway, Cantwell, AK 99729
907-768-2330
Backwoods Lodge
Log cabin accommodations surrounded by forest, near the junction of Highways 3 and 8. About 21 miles from Denali National Park.MP 133.7 Denali Hwy, Cantwell, AK 99729
907-987-0960
Alpine Creek Lodge
Remote lodge along the Denali Highway offering lodging, meals, tours, and wildlife viewing. A true off-the-grid Alaskan experience.Milepost ~68 Denali Highway (East of Cantwell)
907-398-9673
Vacation Rentals & Yurts (Airbnb/Vrbo)
Several off-grid yurts, lakefront cabins, and vacation homes are available within 10–20 miles of Cantwell. Many offer full kitchens, views of the Alaska Range, and 4WD-access only.
RV Parks & Camping
Cantwell RV Park
76 RV sites with electric/water hookups, tent sites, cabin rental, mini-mart, showers, laundry, dump station, and free WiFi.PO Box 210, Cantwell, AK 99729
907-888-6850
Brushkana Creek Campground
Public BLM campground about 25 miles east of Cantwell with 22 sites, potable water, vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. Open seasonally.Milepost 104.5 Denali Highway
East Fork Chulitna Wayside
Free, primitive roadside camping near Cantwell. Pit toilets, picnic tables, fire rings. No hookups.East Fork of the Chulitna River, Parks Highway area
