Denali National Park and Preserve Guide - Camping & Lodging

Denali National Park and Preserve has seven campsites and one lodge within the federally controlled section of the park.  There are a number of state and private campgrounds, hotels and lodges located in the surrounding area.

All campgrounds listed are assumed to have improved pads (at least gravel), fire grates or grills, picnic tables, electric hookups, water, showers, and toilet facilities unless otherwise noted.  OutdoorPlaces.Com strongly recommends calling facilities ahead of time and making proper reservations to assure a pleasant visit when in the area.

 Campgrounds

 Backcountry Camping

Backcountry camping is permitted in most of Denali's 6.1 million acres.  Permits are required and can be obtained on a walk-in basis no more than one day in advance.  However, a camper bus or shuttle bus pass will probably be required to get to your camping destination.  Be sure to reserve your bus seat as soon as possible.  All backcountry campers are required to use bear canisters.  There may be other restrictions depending on the time of the year.  

 Riley Creek Campground

Denali National Park, Alaska
(800) 622-7275
Closest to park entrance of State Highway 3
102 sites, no hookups, no showers, dumping station, water only available during the summer, tent campers welcome, hiking trails, park activities, bear canisters required, open year round

 Savage River Campground

Denali National Park, Alaska
(800) 622-7275
Approximately 12 miles west of the park entrance on State Highway 3
34 sites, no hookups, no showers, water only available during the summer, tent campers welcome, park activities, bear canisters required, open from May to September, weather permitting

 Teklanika River Campground

Denali National Park, Alaska
(800) 622-7275
Approximately 29 miles west of the park entrance on State Highway 3
50 sites, no hookups, no showers, water only available during the summer, tent campers welcome, park activities, hiking trails, minimum of a 3 day stay, maximum 14 days, if driving your own vehicle or RV, camper bus available, bear canisters required, open from May to September, weather permitting

 Sanctuary River, Igloo Creek,  Morino, and Wonder Lake Campground

Denali National Park, Alaska
(800) 622-7275
Access restricted to shuttle bus only, Morino Campground walk-in only
105 sites combined, tent camping only, Morino Campground walk-in camping only, no bus or shuttle.  Sanctuary River, Igloo Creek and Wonder Lake Campground, via shuttle bus, $15 permit and reservation strongly recommended.  Wonder Lake is most remote with a total of an eight hour round trip to campsite, bear canisters required and provided, no showers, water only in the summer, open from May to September, weather permitting

 Denali Grizzly Bear Cabins & Campground

Denali, Alaska
(907) 683-2696
Located on Alaska State Highway 3 at the entrance to Denali National Park
87 sites, 33 with water and electric, 54 no hookups, tent campers welcome, pull-through sites, showers cost extra, dump station, laundry facility, grocery store, liquid propane gas, ice, hiking trails, open from May to September

 Denali Rainbow Village RV Park

Denali, Alaska
(907) 683-3362
Located on Alaska State Highway 3, 1 mile south of Denali National Park
46 sites, 26 electric, 20 no hookups, pull-through sites, showers cost extra, dump station, laundry facility, open from May to September

 Denali Riverside RV Park

Denali, Alaska
(907) 683-1500
Located on Alaska State Highway 3, 8 miles north of Denali National Park
90 sites, 21 with full hookups, 45 water and electric, 22 electric, 2 no hookups, pull-through sites, showers cost extra, dump station, laundry facility, no motorcycles, open from May to September

 Denali RV Park & Motel

Denali, Alaska
(888) 778-7700
Located on Alaska State Highway 3, 2 miles south of Denali National Park
100 sites, 64 water and electric, 36 no hookups, tent campers welcome, pull-through sites, showers cost extra, dump station, laundry facility, liquid propane gas, open from May to September

 McKinley RV Park and Campground

Denali, Alaska
(907) 683-2379
Located on Alaska State Highway 3, 10 miles north of Denali National Park
89 sites, 13 full hookup, 47 water and electric, 9 electric, 20 with no hookups, tent campers welcome, pull-through sites, dump station, laundry facility, groceries, ice, liquid propane gas, recreation hall, miniature golf, open from May to September

 Cantwell RV Park

Denali, Alaska
(907) 940-2210
Located on Alaska State Highway 3, 27 miles south of Denali National Park
79 sites all with electric, tent campers welcome, pull-through sites, showers cost extra, dump station, laundry facility, groceries, ice, open from May to September

 Denali Park Hotel

Denali National Park, Alaska
(907) 683-2215
300 rooms, $120 to $150 per night, reservations strongly recommended

 Denali RV Park & Motel

Denali, Alaska
Milepost 240, Alaska State Highway 3
(888) 778-7700