Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge

3.0 star property
3-star lodge near Denali State Park

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Exterior
Deluxe Room
Lobby sitting area
Property amenity
2 restaurants, breakfast served

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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133 Parks Hwy, Trapper Creek, AK, 99683
  • Place, Denali State Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Talkeetna Riverfront Park
  • Place, Blair Lake State Recreation Site
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(92 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Trapper Creek

In state park.At this Trapper Creek lodge, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Denali State Park and 20 miles (32 km) of Byers Lake. Talkeetna Riverfront Park and Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station are also in the region.

What's nearby

  • Denali State Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Blair Lake State Recreation Site - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Alaska Veteran's Memorial - 25 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Byers Lake - 25 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Denali Brewing Company - 58 min drive - 78.6 km

Getting around

  • Talkeetna Station - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪20,320 Alaska Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪North Fork Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Bruin - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Base Camp - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mary Carey’s - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge

3-star lodge near Denali State Park
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Trapper Creek lodge is smoke free.

  • 460 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge offers 460 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 30 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 30 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

MT. Mckinley Princess Lodge Trapper Creek
MT. Mckinley Princess Trapper Creek
MT Mckinley Princess Trapper
MT. Mckinley Princess Lodge
MT. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge Lodge
MT. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge Trapper Creek
MT. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge Lodge Trapper Creek

Reviews

Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 439 out of 851 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 851 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 851 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 851 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 851 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nestled in the woods

Wonderful place to stay nestled in the woods. Dining options and coffee shop on sight. Nice stopping point between Denali and Anchorage. Lots of walking trails and activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
View, of course.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an older but well maintained facility. The view cannot be beat. Had drinks and dinner and watch the clouds clear from Denali. Amazing memory. One of our highlights.
View from the outside deck at 10pm
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Travelled with family
Good food and service, nice campus, great views of Mt McKinley
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very good place to stay

Good food options. Coffee stand that had good options. Plus two good restaurants and a bar with good food. Plus s'mores and popcorn by the fire pits.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness
It was nice place to stay but no WiFi in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely property, less than accessible.

The property itself had many options --- on-site dining, gift shop etc. Location was a bit remote -- further from Denali than I thought but lovely surroundings. However, the setting is very difficult for someone who has accessibility issues unless you have a motorized wheelchair. Buildings are far apart and on crutches or any other device that is not motorized you will have difficulties.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Spectacular views of Mt. McKinley!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
So peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shahid

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property in a rustic setting. Owned by Princess Cruises.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is an issue and as we weren’t with a cruise no one offered to help us with our luggage Prepare to lug it a long way..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Satya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good: Property was clean and in good location. Bad: Some doors are little tight.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

joy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Liked: Staff & service
Food at restaurant was average. Room was dated and carpet and walls in the hall very marked up. No elevator so you have to carry all your bags up a flight of stairs. Lots of buildings with rooms but poor signage makes it challenging to find your room the first time. First day our room was “cleaned” but they didn’t even make the bed. However the maid was sure to take the tip we left her.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful. The shuttle drivers were great, especially Brian!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelly

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Treehouse trail & other trail options. Amazing views while dining or if you just wanted to enjoy a beverage while watching the sunset over the mountains! Plenty of comfortable seating. Staff helpful & pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Disappointed

This property was ok, the rooms were dated, bathrooms were basic and small. I’ve stayed at the Princess lodge in Copper Center and the rooms were spectacular, here the rooms were marginal. We were disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Srikant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Svende

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property. Amazing views of Denali.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025