The George Parks Highway Scenic Byway
Visitor Services

All services are available in Fairbanks. Other towns along the byway have many traveler services, but they may not be as available in winter.

Service Description Service Description
Accessibility

Accessibility

Most of the many visitor amenities in Fairbanks follow ADA standards for accessible design. Additionally, viewing areas, visitor centers, trails, waysides, and rest areas in Denali National... More information on Accessibility 		Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Paved shoulders, six feet or more in width, extend the length of the byway and provide good accommodation for bicyclists. Shoulders on some bridges along the byway are narrower than highway... More information on Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities
Food

Food

There are places to buy food along this byway.

 Gasoline

Gasoline

Gasoline is available.
Information

Information

Several cities along the Highway provide traveler information: In Fairbanks, the Public Lands Information Center at 250 Cushman St. offers information on Alaska’s public lands. It is open... More information on Information

NOTE: The America's Byways® website is federally funded and cannot promote commercial businesses. This data may not be complete or up to date. The National Scenic Byways Program is not responsible for the quality of your travel experience. See the right column on the Byway Overview page for local contact information.

Special Considerations

The byway travels through areas frequented by moose and other wildlife, who cause a small number of traffic accidents annually.

When driving in winter, be prepared for winter driving conditions, such as snow, wind, and cold.

In winter, services are unavailable on the following sections of the byway:

  • from milepost 132 at Denali State Park to milepost 210 at Cantwell (78 miles)
  • from milepost 248 in Healy to milepost 305 in Nenana (57 miles)
  • from milepost 305 in Nenana to approximately milepost 357 north of Ester (52 miles).

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

The best time to travel on the byway and experience the byway’s natural and recreational qualities is between May and September.

High Season

Most tourists visit the area between May and September.

Winter

Winter driving conditions can be challenging. The ADOT&PF maintains the highway year-round.

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along The George Parks Highway Scenic Byway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.
Alaska