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How to reserve a campground

More information about fees at:
Riley Creek
Savage River
Sanctuary River
Teklanika River
Igloo Creek
Wonder Lake

Ways to reserve a campground in Denali

Online reservations for campgrounds are possible through our concessionaire, Doyon/ARAMARK Joint Venture (JV).

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

Reservations for the 2012 summer season can be made as early as December 1, 2011.

Click here to read about the seasons of Denali.

Learn about campgrounds in Denali

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.

Nightly fees and other information are detailed below for each campground.

Riley Creek Campground 

Riley Creek Campground is a 147 site campground located just inside the entrance to the park. Reservations are made via www.reservedenali.com or 1-800-622-7275.

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 is a 33 site campground located at Mile 13 on the Park Road. There are several group sites available for non-commercial or pre-approved commercial use. Reservations are made via www.reservedenali.com or 1-800-622-7275.

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 $4.

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 and RVs up to 40' in length can be accommodated. Reservations are made via www.reservedenali.com or 1-800-622-7275.

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 $4.

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 $4.

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. Reservations are made via www.reservedenali.com or 1-800-622-7275.

Click here to read more about Wonder Lake Campground.

Fees. All sites are $16 per night, plus a one-time reservation fee of $4.