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A designated backcountry camping area along the K'esugi Ridge Trail in Denali State Park. Located about a mile along the trail from the southern trailhead, Skinny Lake offers the only formal camping facilities and restroom along the ridge trail system. The site features a vault toilet and designated tent sites to minimize environmental impact. This backcountry location provides access to spectacular ridge hiking with views of Denali and the Alaska Range. Campfires are not permitted on K'esugi Ridge, so backpackers must bring their own stove. No water is available at the site. No permits or fees are required for backcountry camping along this trail.
Official Alaska Department of Natural Resources page for Denali State Park covering 325,240 acres including the K'esugi Ridge Trail System
Official Alaska DNR page for K'esugi Ken Campground Complex in Denali State Park with trail information
Mat-Su Region Office for Denali State Park
The only restroom and designated campsite along the route is at Skinny Lake. Campfires are not permitted on Kesugi Ridge. There are no permits, flights, or fees associated with this trip.
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