Denali National Park & Preserve has 6 campgrounds along Denali’s Park Road. All are unique in their location and the access they provide to different areas of the Park. All campgrounds, with the exception to Riley Creek and Savage River, are accessible by the Transit or by Camper Bus. For more information about the Denali campgrounds visit the National Park Service website.

Denali National Park & Preserve Campgrounds:

• Riley Creek Campground
• Savage River Campground
• Sanctuary Campground
• Teklanika Campground
• Igloo Campground
• Wonder Lake Campground
• Campground Rates, Dates and Information

Riley Creek Campground

Offering nearly 150 campsites, Riley Creek Campground is located immediately on the left side of the Denali Park Road after turning off of the Parks Highway (Highway 3). You'll find RV and tent sites nestled among the spruce trees alongside Riley Creek. This campground is located near the Riley Creek Mercantile, Denali Bus Depot, Denali Visitor Campus, and numerous hiking trails making Riley Creek Campground the most accessible campground to park amenities. Riley Creek Campground is also the only campground inside of Denali National Park with cell phone coverage.

Riley Creek Campground offers four different types of campsites:

A Sites – Designed for RVs greater than 30’ in length, Riley Creek A sites are the largest campsites at Riley Creek Campground. These sites can accommodate an RV up to 40’ in length.

B Sites – Riley Creek B sites offer space for RVs less than 30’ in length and tent campers who wish to have a vehicle at their campsite.

C Sites – Designed for those visitors who arrive in Denali without a vehicle, Riley Creek C sites are walk-in tent sites. Vehicles are not permitted in this section of the campground.  These sites are only available in-person at the Riley Creek Mercantile and cannot be reserved in advance.

Group Site - The Riley Creek Group Site accommodates large groups of 9-20 people. This group site is only available to non-commercial users. Advance reservations required. Please call 800.622.7275 for details and reservations. This group site is tent-only site and has a maximum of 10 tents limitation. No RV camping is allowed at this camp site.

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Savage River Campground

Located at Mile 13 of the Denali Park Road, Savage River Campground is smaller in size and more remote than Riley Creek Campground. Thirty-two sites for RVs and tents provide easy access to great hiking and views of the Outer and Alaska Ranges – including Denali when it is visible. Transit buses into the park can be reserved to pick you up at this campground, saving you a trip back to the Denali Bus Depot. As this campground is more remote, please make sure you have everything you need with you to enjoy your stay. Savage River Campground lies outside the restricted area of the Denali Park Road so visitors are able to return to the park entrance area during their stay.

Savage River Campground offers three different types of campsites:

A Sites – Designed for RVs greater than 30’ in length, Savage River A sites are the largest campsites at Savage River Campground.  These sites can accommodate an RV up to 40’ in length.

B Sites – Savage River B sites offer space for RVs less than 30’ in length and tent campers who wish to have a vehicle at their campsite.

Group Site – These sites are tent-only sites and has a maximum of 10 tents limitation. No RV camping is allowed at these camp sites. Advance reservations required. Please call 800.622.7275 for details and reservations. The Savage River Group Sites are available to both commercial and non-commercial users. Commercial users must obtain a Group Camping Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) from Denali National Park & Preserve. To learn about CUA’s and how to apply please visit the Denali National Park & Preserve Commercial Use Authorization web page.

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Sanctuary Campground

Tucked away off the Denali Park Road, Sanctuary Campground is a small, tent only campground accessible by Camper Transit Bus, bike, or on foot. Campsites may be booked in person at the Riley Creek Mercantile or Denali Bus Depot, online, or through our Reservation Office.

The Sanctuary River is adjacent to this campground and is available as a water source. Campers are responsible for bringing their own filtration/purification items.

Cook stoves are permitted to cook food. All food must be stored inside of the provided food lockers at the campground.

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Teklanika Campground

Teklanika Campground provides a unique park experience for those wanting more time in the park and a truly remote camping experience among the backdrop of Cathedral Mountain and Teklanika River. Because Teklanika Campground is located within the restricted section of Denali Park Road, there is a minimum 3-night stay for anyone wishing to drive their RV or private vehicle to this campground. This rule does not apply during the Denali Road Lottery, typically held annually in mid-September. Once arriving at your campsite, all travel must be on foot or by Transit Bus until you depart. Be sure to bring everything you need to make your stay an enjoyable one.

The Tek Pass: Because vehicles must remain parked upon arrival at Teklanika Campground, it is highly recommended that visitors purchase Transit Bus tickets to access other areas of the park during their stay. Campers staying at Teklanika Campground have access to special Transit Bus tickets, known as “Tek Passes,” which should be reserved in advance alongside Teklanika Campground reservations. Tek Passes and Transit Bus tickets are not available for purchase at the campground.

The Tek Pass is a special bus ticket allowing you to use park Transit Buses throughout your stay at Teklanika and should be purchased for each member of your party. It is available for purchase online and by telephone through our Reservation Office at 800.622.7275. If you have made Teklanika Campground reservations already, please have your confirmation or itinerary number ready.

When you purchase a Tek Pass, you will select the first day you wish to ride a Transit Bus (likely your first or second day at the campground) and will select a specific bus for that day. The bus of your choosing will have guaranteed seats for you, on the date and time you chose, upon arrival at Teklanika Campground. On subsequent days during your time at Teklanika Campground, you may use any Transit bus (boarding at Teklanika Campground) on a space-available basis.

All Transit Buses begin their trip into Denali National Park with at least four empty seats with many Transit buses not running at maximum capacity. So, while campers at Teklanika Campground sometimes find a full Transit Bus and must wait for the next bus, such occasions are rare - especially for small parties.

The Tek Pass is designed for visitors to experience points farther in the park during their stay. Please use the following link for additional information on moving throughout the park using your Tek Pass.

Traveling on the Park Road with a Tek Pass

If you return to the park entrance by bus, you will have to buy a new Transit bus ticket to travel back to Teklanika Campground. Do not return to the park entrance by bus or your own vehicle until you are finished with your stay at Teklanika Campground.

The Tek Passes are only available to campers holding a Teklanika Campground permit and are driving a private vehicle/RV. Visitors staying less than 3 nights are not allowed private vehicle access and will need to purchase a Camper Transit Bus to access Teklanika Campground.  These visitors can use their Camper Transit Bus ticket in a similar fashion to the Tek Pass.

Recreational Vehicle (RV), Car/Truck/Trailer Information: At Teklanika Campground, the maximum length of an individual RV or camper-trailer is 40'. The combined length of a vehicle and trailer combination may exceed 40', but each individual vehicle component (e.g., the truck or trailer) may not exceed 40' on its own.

A trailer in tow must be integral to the camping experience. An example of a permitted combination would be a truck pulling a camper-trailer. Conversely, a car being towed behind an RV would not be considered integral, and therefore the car must be left at the park entrance (parking is free of charge). Ask at the Riley Creek Mercantile, Denali Bus Depot, or the Denali Visitor Center where overnight parking is permitted.

Visitors staying less than 3 nights are not allowed private vehicle access and will need to purchase a Camper Transit Bus to access Teklanika Campground.

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Igloo Campground

A quiet campground located in Igloo Forest, Igloo Campground is a small, tent-only campground accessible by Camper Transit Bus, bike, or on foot. Campsites may be booked in person only at the Riley Creek Mercantile or Denali Bus Depot.

The Igloo Creek is adjacent to this campground and is available as a water source. Campers are responsible for bringing their own filtration/purification items.

Cook stoves are permitted to cook food. All food must be stored inside of the provided food lockers at the campground.

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Wonder Lake Campground

The furthest campground from the entrance to Denali National Park and Preserve, Wonder Lake Campground is a tent only campground accessible by Camper Transit Bus.

When the weather is clear, wake up to the incredible views of the Alaska Range in its full splendor. The mosquitoes and other biting flies can be quite thick from June until late-August so come prepared.

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Campground Rates, Dates and Information

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