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How to reserve a campground

Riley Creek fee information
Savage River fee information
Sanctuary River fee information
Teklanika River fee information
Igloo Creek fee information
Wonder Lake fee information

Ways to reserve a campground in Denali

Click here to make an online reservation

Click here to download a reservation form to mail-in or fax

Click here to download a Savage Group site reservation form

Call 1 800 622-7275 (domestic)
Call 1 907 272-7275 (international)

Reservations for the 2010 summer season can be made as early as December 1, 2009.

Click here to read about the seasons of Denali.

Campgrounds in Denali National Park and Preserve

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 sizes vary, however, and there are a limited number of sites that may accommodate recreational vehicles (RV's) up to 40' in length.

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

Click here to read a detailed description of each campground.

Riley Creek Campground 

Riley Creek Campground (RCC) is a 147 site campground located just inside the entrance to the park.

Click here to read a detailed description of Riley Creek Campground.

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

Fees are waived in the winter.

Savage River Campground

Savage River Campground (SRC) is a 33 site campground located at mile 13 on the Park Road.

In 2010 and 2011, SRC will have two Group Camping sites for parties of 9 to 20 people.

Click here to read a detailed description of Savage River Campground.

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

"A" sites can accommodate tents and RVs, 30'-40' (max) in length: $28 per night.

"B" sites can accommodate tents and RVs less than 30' in length: $22 per night.

Group sites are $40 per night.

Sanctuary River Campground

Sanctuary Campground is a 7 site campground located at mile 23 on the Park Road. It is open only to tent campers.

Click here to read more about Sanctuary River Campground.

Fees. All sites are $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, no more than two days before your desired nights at this campground.

Teklanika River Campground

Teklanika (Tek) River Campground is a 53 site campground located at mile 29 on the Park Road. Tents at RVs up to 40' in length can be accommodated.

Click here to read more about Teklanika River Campground. Special restrictions apply when camping at Teklanika River with a vehicle.

Fees. All sites are $16 per night, plus a one-time reservation fee of $5.

There will be daytime construction in Tek Campground during the 2010 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.

Igloo Creek Campground

Igloo Campground (Igloo) is a 7-site campground located at mile 35 on the Park Road. It is open only to tent campers.

Click here to read more about Igloo Creek Campground.

Fees. All sites are $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, no more than two (2) days before your desired nights at this campground.

Wonder Lake Campground

Wonder Lake Campground is a 28 site campground located at mile 85 on the Park Road. It is open only to tent campers.

Click here to read more about Wonder Lake Campground.

Fees. All sites are $16 per night, plus a one-time reservation fee of $5.