The entrance to Savage River Campground

Savage River

Closed

Currently closed for the season. Opens May 20, 2026 and operates through September 20. Reservations available through reservedenali.com starting December 1 of the prior year. Check in at the Denali Bus Depot or Riley Creek Mercantile before driving to the campground.

About

Savage River Campground occupies a scenic spruce forest setting at Mile 13 of the Denali Park Road within Denali National Park. The 32-site campground offers moderate natural screening between sites and serves as a base for exploring the Savage River area, including the nearby Savage River Loop Trail and Savage Canyon. On clear days, views of Denali are possible from a short walk below the campground. The campground accommodates both tent campers and RVs. A Sites handle RVs between 30 and 40 feet, while B Sites work for smaller RVs under 30 feet or tent camping. All sites include a picnic table and fire grate. Amenities include both flush toilets and vault toilets, potable water from spigots throughout the campground, and food storage lockers. No electrical or water hookups are available at any campsite in Denali. An RV dump and fill station is available at Riley Creek Mercantile, complimentary for park campers. Quiet hours run from 10pm to 6am. Generators may only operate from 8am to 10am and 4pm to 8pm. Pets are welcome but must have their food secured in vehicles or lockers. There is no cell or data service at the campground. Reservations are made through reservedenali.com and are strongly recommended.

Directions

After entering Denali National Park, drive 14 miles along the Denali Park Road and look for campground signs. You must check in at the Denali Bus Depot or Riley Creek Mercantile before driving to the campground.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $43.25 - $55

Vehicle

Max RV Length 40ft
Max Trailer Length 40ft
Big Rig Friendly Yes
Pull Through Sites

Contact

Email denali_info@nps.gov
Phone +1 (907) 683-9532

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

Photos

The entrance to Savage River Campground
A short walk southwest of the campground is Savage River, which flows northward from the Alaska Range.
South of the campground, the spruce forest ends and views of the Alaska Range become possible
The view to the south of Savage River Campground, looking toward the Alaska Range
Savage River Canyon is about a mile away from Savage River Campground, and can be a great spot to look for wildlife.

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