Cantwell is located in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area just south of Denali National Park and Preserve. This town along the Alaska Railroad was named for an early government agent. It is 1.8 miles west of the Parks Hwy at the end of the Denali Hwy. The town caters to tourists and local residents.

Cantwell is also the former name of the Nenana River. It was a railroad flag stop between Seward on the Prince William Sound and Fairbanks on the Chena River. The Alaska Railroad serves Cantwell several times a week during the summer.

Art Alaska Cabin Nite Dinner Theatre |
Public Libraries Cantwell Community Library |
Lodges Backwoods Lodge |
Motels, Hotels and Resorts Cantwell Lodge |
RV campgrounds and dealers Cantwell RV Park |
Science Cantwell 2 E |
Transportation Cantwell Airport | Igloo Heliport |
Wildlife Viewing Atkins Guiding & Flying Service | Location: Cantwell Alaska 99729

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