Within Denali National Park and Preserve there are six campgrounds of varying size and distance from the developed area at the entrance to the park. You may camp a total of 14 days per year in Denali's campgrounds. Site size varies, however, there are a limited number of sites that may accommodate recreational vehicles (RV's) up to 40' in length. 

See individual campground descriptions for campfire limitations. Firewood may be purchased at the Riley Creek Mercantile at the park entrance.

This page is for camping in established campgrounds. Backcountry camping is described elsewhere on our website.

A visibility webcam offers a look at current conditions deep inside the park, near Wonder Lake Campground, and hourly updates of weather and air quality conditions near Park Headquarters.

Campgrounds that I can drive
my own vehicle to:

Riley Creek Campground 

Riley Creek Campground (RCC) is a 147 site campground located just inside the entrance to the park. There are flush and vault toilets available as well as potable water. There are no hook-ups. Fires permitted in established fire receptacle only. The RCC is adjacent to the Riley Creek Mercantile Camper Convenience Store as well as the Mercantile Laundry and Shower Facilty and Dump Station. Tents and recreational vehicles can be accomodated at RCC in both "A" and "B" sites. A maximum of eight (8) people are permitted per site.

RCC is open year round, (one loop only during winter) with dry camping available from September through May.*

Fees: Sites are reserved by size, identified by the letters "A," "B," and "C."

"A" sites can accommodate tents and RV's 30-40' (max) in length:  $28

"B" sites can accommodate RV's/tents less than 30' in length: $22

"C" sites are walk-in, tent-only, and only available at the Wilderness Access Center on a walk-in basis. $14

       *Fee waived in the off season

Savage River Campground

Savage River Campground (SRC) is a 33 site campground located at Mile 13 on the Park Road. There are flush and vault toilets available as well as potable water. There are no hook-ups or other amenities available. Fires permitted in established fire receptacles only. Tents and recreational vehicles can be accomodated at SRC. A maximum of eight (8) persons per site. SRC also has three (3) Group Camping sites for parties of 9 or greater, not to exceed 20 persons.

SRC is open from late May through early September, weather dependent.

Fee: Regular sites: $22 per night
     Group sites: $40 per night

Teklanika River Campground

Teklanika River Campground (Tek) is a 53 site campground located at Mile 29 on the Park Road. There are flush and vault toilets available as well as potable water. There are no hook-ups or other amenities available. Fires established in established fire receptacles only. Tents and recreational vehicles up to 40' in length can be accommodated at Tek. There is a maximum of eight (8) persons per site permitted.

Tek is open from late May through early September, weather dependent.

Fee: $16 per night with a 3-night minimum stay plus a one time reservation fee of $5.

There will be daytime construction in the Teklanika Campground during the 2009 season in order to construct new vault toilets.  There will be no loss of facilities during this period.  Thank you for your patience while we make these improvements in this campground.

Special restrictions apply to the use of the Tek Campground.

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Make a Reservation

Fax or Mail-in
Campground Reservation Form

Savage Group Camping
Reservation Form

For those who arrive in Denali without a vehicle, Riley Creek and Savage River Campgrounds can be accessed by taking a free courtesy shuttle bus.

Campgounds that I must ride on a Camper Bus to get to:

Igloo Campground

Igloo Campground (Igloo) is a 7-site campground located at Mile 35 on the Park Road. There is a chemical toilet available; no potable water, hook-ups, or other amenities. No open fires permitted. All sites at Igloo are walk-in only.

Igloo is open from late May through early September, weather dependent.

Fee: $9 per night plus a one-time reservation fee of $5. Reservations for Igloo can only be made on a walk-in basis at the Wilderness Access Center, within two (2) days of desired nights at this campground.

Sanctuary Campground

Sanctuary Campground (Sanctuary) is a 7 site campground located at Mile 23 on the Park Road. There are chemical toilets available. There is no potable water, nor are hook-ups or other amenities available. No open fires permitted. All sites at Sanctuary are walk-in only.

Sanctuary is open from late May through early September, weather dependent.

Fee: $9 per night plus a one-time reservation fee of $5. Reservations for Sanctuary can only be made on a walk-in basis at the Wilderness Access Center, within two (2) days of desired nights at this campground.

Wonder Lake Campground

Wonder Lake Campground (WLC) is a 28 site campground located at Mile 85 on the Park Road. There are flush and vault toilets available as well as potable water. There are no hook-ups or other amenities. No open fires permitted. All sites at WLC are walk-in only.

WLC is open from June 8 through early September, weather dependent

Fee: $16 per night plus a one time reservation fee of $5

Make a Reservation

Fax or Mail-in
Campground Reservation Form

Map of the Park Road