About this campground
Open in summer only (May 20 to mid-September). Sanctuary River is a heavily wooded campground, with screening between most sites. The immediate area is brushy, but nearby mountains offer chances to hike directly from the campground and gain elevation, with views of Mount McKinley to the south possible on clear days, after some strenuous up-hill hiking. Sanctuary is tent-only—you will not find any RVs or other vehicles in this campground. It is accessible only by camper bus.
Getting there
Sanctuary River directions and information are available at https://www.nps.gov/dena/planyourvisit/campground-sanctuary.htm.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Teklanika RiverDenali National Park & Preserve5 mi
- Savage RiverDenali National Park & Preserve7 mi
- Igloo CreekDenali National Park & Preserve8 mi
- Denali Visitor CenterDenali National Park & Preserve17 mi
- Indoor Picnic AreaDenali National Park & Preserve17 mi
- Murie Science and Learning CenterDenali National Park & Preserve17 mi
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Sanctuary River doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Alaska campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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