Tonglen Lake Lodge is located seven miles south of the entrance to Denali National Park at milepost 230 on the George Parks Hwy #3.

Local transportation services and car rentals are limited and expensive, so we encourage you to rent a car from Anchorage or Fairbanks during your Alaska stay. This will offer the flexibility and variety in your itinerary so that you can make the most of your travels.

Self-Drive map from Anchorage

Self-Drive from Anchorage

(230 miles, allow 5.5 hours)

See the Google Map here. Drive North on George Parks Hwy #3 to milepost 230. Turn onto the Village Way at milepost 230. The road will curvet the left and then you will be on the Old Parks Hwy. Drive 100 yards and turn RIGHT at Tonglen Road. As you make the turn into the trees, you will see a metal sign for Tonglen Lake. Keep RIGHT for 3/4 of a mile and drive straight up to the lodge. ATTENTION: Two-way traffic on this one lane road.

Self-Drive Tonglen Map

Self-Drive from Fairbanks

(125 miles, allow 3 hours)

Drive South on George Parks Hwy #3 to milepost 230. Turn onto the Village Way at milepost 230. The road will curvet the left and then you will be on the Old Parks Hwy. Drive 100 yards and turn RIGHT at Tonglen Road. As you make the turn into the trees, you will see a metal sign for Tonglen Lake. Keep RIGHT for 3/4 of a mile and drive straight up to the lodge. ATTENTION: Two-way traffic on this one lane road.

Private guided transport

Private Guided Transport

From Anchorage or Fairbanks, let Traverse Alaska be your driver and guide throughout your entire stay. Create the perfect itinerary for your travel and activity package with our expert, local service.

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During your stay

See our suggestions for Exploring Denali and options for longer Alaska itineraries.