Camping in Denali
- Campgrounds
- 6
- Sites
- 269
- Reservable
- 251
- 24 first-come
- Longest RV
- 40 ft
- 1 dump station
- Cell service
- 1/6
- campgrounds
- From
- $9.5
- per night
Every campground
Sites, rules and amenities
| Campground | Sites | Reservable | First-come | RV max | Cell | Showers | Dump | From | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Creek | 142 | 127 | 20 | 40 ft | Yes | — | Yes | $25.25 | Reserve |
| Teklanika River | 53 | 53 | 0 | 40 ft | No | No | No | $33.5 | Reserve |
| Savage River | 32 | 33 | 0 | 40 ft | No | No | No | $38.75 | Reserve |
| Wonder Lake | 28 | 28 | 0 | No RVs | No | No | No | $9.5 | Reserve |
| Igloo Creek | 7 | 5 | 2 | No RVs | No | No | No | $25.25 | — |
| Sanctuary River | 7 | 5 | 2 | No RVs | No | No | No | $25.25 | Reserve |
When booking opens
Booking windows for campsites and lodges
Campground booking · Denali Park Concession Joint Venture (Doyon/ARAMARK Joint Ve…
Riley Creek Campground, Savage River Campground, Sanctuary River Campground, Teklanika River Campground, Igloo Creek Campground, Wonder Lake Campground (closed through 2026)
Season opens for booking each December 1 (about 5 months before the first summer nights)
Reservations can be made as early as December 1 of the year before the visit, online through the concessioner's third-party reservation system. The concessioner's site says it will begin accepting reservations for the 2027 season on December 1, 2026.
Next release: December 1, 2026
“Reservations can be made as early as December 1 of the year before your visit.”
Lodging booking · Privately owned inholding lodges (not NPS and not the park c…
Camp Denali, Denali Backcountry Lodge, Kantishna Roadhouse, Skyline Lodge
“are not operated by the National Park Service.”
What the NPS says
Reservations, in the park's words
Riley Creek
Summer reservations are strongly recommended. In winter (mid-September through early May each year), reservations are not necessary. The winter season starts roughly 2 weeks and a day after the Labor Day holiday. Group campsites: Independent visitors and non-profit organizations may use group campsites by simply making a reservation. For-profit businesses must apply for a Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) from the NPS to use a group campsite at Savage River Campground (note: only private parties and non-profit organizations may use the group site at Riley Creek Campground). For-profits may ma…
Reservation site →Teklanika River
Reservations are strongly recommended. Group campsites are not available at Teklanika; larger groups of 9–20 people should consider staying at Riley Creek or Savage River Campgrounds.
Reservation site →Savage River
Reservations are strongly recommended. Group campsites: Independent visitors and non-profit groups may use group campsites by simply making a reservation. For-profit businesses must apply for a Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) from the NPS to use a group campsite at Savage River (note: only private parties and non-profit organizations may use the group site at Riley Creek Campground). For-profits may make a group site reservation while simultaneously acquiring a permit/CUA from the NPS. For more information about group camping permits and CUAs, please call (907) 683-9553. To make group camps…
Reservation site →Wonder Lake
The National Park Service does not handle campground reservations in Denali. Please use our concessionaire, Doyon / ARAMARK Joint Venture.
Reservation site →Igloo Creek
Reservations are recommended. Five sites can be reserved in advance; two sites are held for walk-ins and can only be booked in person, no more than two days in advance, at the Riley Creek Mercantile or Denali Bus Depot. Group campsites are not available at Igloo; larger groups of 9–20 people should consider staying at Riley Creek or Savage River Campgrounds.
Sanctuary River
Reservations are recommended. Five sites can be reserved in advance; two sites are held for walk-ins and can only be booked in person, no more than two days in advance, at the Riley Creek Mercantile or Denali Bus Depot. Group campsites are not available at Sanctuary Campground; larger groups of 9–20 people should consider staying at Riley Creek or Savage River Campgrounds.
Reservation site →About this data
Site counts, reservation splits, RV limits and amenities are the National Park Service’s own records for each campground, retrieved from the NPS Data API and shown without edits (a dash means the park did not state it). Seasons, fees and availability change — the campground’s Recreation.gov page is the authority for what is open and bookable today.
Sources · 3
- 1.NPS Data API — /campgrounds · National Park Service (U.S. Department of the Interior)
- 2.Reservation, permit, lottery and camping pages of each park on nps.gov and Recreation.gov, read and quoted · National Park Service (U.S. Department of the Interior)
- 3.Denali National Park & Preserve — Camping (nps.gov) · National Park Service
FAQ
Denali camping questions
- How many campgrounds does Denali have?
- The National Park Service lists 6 campgrounds in Denali National Park & Preserve with 269 sites in total: 251 reservable and 24 first-come, first-served.
- Do I need a reservation to camp in Denali?
- Every campground reservations. For Riley Creek Campground, Savage River Campground, Sanctuary River Campground, Teklanika River Campground, Igloo Creek Campground, Wonder Lake Campground (closed through 2026): Season opens for booking each December 1 (about 5 months before the first summer nights).
- Can I bring an RV to Denali?
- Yes. 3 campgrounds allow RVs; the longest stated limit is 40 feet (Riley Creek, Teklanika River and Savage River). 1 campground has a dump station. Hookups are rare in national parks — check each campground's details.
- Is there cell service at Denali campgrounds?
- The NPS reports cell reception at 1 of 6 campgrounds (Riley Creek). Coverage depends on your carrier.
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