FAQ’s – Denali Tangle TM

What to Pack

Whether you are camping, glamping or staying at the lodge, we are giving you a head start on building your packing list.

Something to grill or cook on a stove top, or a side dish for group potlucks each day you are camping (estimate 30 people on Saturday). for breakfast and dinner.
- You do not need enough to feed 30 people, just something family-sized to share (salad, dip and chips, hot dogs, coffee, eggs, bacon, fruit, etc.)
Water/water jugs
Personal snacks
Camping Gear
- Tent/RV
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad
- Camp chairs
Walkie Talkies
Headlamp
Warm clothes
Clothes/Boots for rain
Firewood
Drinks
Want to go fishing for grayling? Bring a pole and a fishing license.
Berry buckets & ziplocs
Garbage bags
10×10 pop-up, if handy
Coleman stove, pots/pans
Personal cutlery
Folding tables, if handy
Dishsoap
Camp yard games: Corn hole, Kubb
Bug spray

Anchorage folks:

Anchorage to Cantwell: About 200 miles (about 3.5 hours)

Paxson to Anchorage: About 260 miles (about 5 hours).

Fairbanks folks:

Fairbanks to Cantwell: About 150 miles (about 2.5 hours)

Paxson to Fairbanks: About 175 miles (about 3 hours).

Beautiful scenery! Second-most beautiful drive IN THE WORLD, according to National Geographic.
Wildlife viewing: caribou, moose, bears AND MORE.
Alpine Creek Lodge. Half-way point, at Mile 68, possible spot to stay the night on Friday, if you are moseying your way along the route. Val has stayed here before. They have bunk rooms. Also, they have an active Facebook page.
Maclaren River Lodge, Mile 42. Burgers & Beer. Opens for breakfast at 7 a.m.
Don’t want to camp (like karaoke?)? Check out the Tangle River Inn. Now offering fresh pizza (2017)!
Blueberry picking
Cranberry picking
Fishing Tangle Lakes: Great Grayling fishing at Tangle Lakes! Bring a fishing pole and a fishing license!
Hiking
Camping