About this campground
Open in summer only (May 20 to mid-September). Savage River campground is located at Mile 13 on the Denali Park Road. It sits in a spruce forest, with moderate screening between sites. On clear days, Mount McKinley can be seen from a short walk below the campground.
Getting there
After entering the park, drive fourteen miles along the Denali Park Road and look for signs for the campground. Note: You must check in at the Denali Bus Depot or the Riley Creek Mercantile before driving to the campground.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Sanctuary RiverDenali National Park & Preserve7 mi
- Teklanika RiverDenali National Park & Preserve10 mi
- Denali Bus DepotDenali National Park & Preserve11 mi
- Denali Park Road Timed Entry (2021)Denali National Park & Preserve11 mi
- Denali Visitor CenterDenali National Park & Preserve11 mi
- Indoor Picnic AreaDenali National Park & Preserve11 mi
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Savage 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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