Photo: NPS Photo / Nathan Kostegian

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Savage River

32 sites · $47–$73.50 · Reservations · RVs to 40 ft

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Reservations$47–$73.50 / nightClosed now: Closed for winter

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32Sites

33Reservable

$47–$73.50Per night

40 ftRVs

3 group

Reservations

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 campsite reservations, please call 800-622-7275.

Fees

Large RV Sites Nightly fee for a site that can accommodate an RV up to 40' long.	$59.75
Small RV / Tent Sites Nightly cost for a site that can accommodate an RV that is less than 30' long, a standard vehicle, or tent campers.	$47.00
Group Site Standard sites in Savage can accommodate up to 8 people (in up to 3 tents). The group site can be reserved via phone only, by calling 866-761-6629.	$73.50

Season & hours

Check-in / check-out time each day is 11 am. Please be sure to have your campsite packed up by 11 am on the day you depart. Savage River is open in summer only (see exceptions, below, for when the campground will close).

⛔ Closed for winter: Sep 21, 2026 – May 19, 2027

Amenities

Toilets · Flush Toilets - seasonal, Vault Toilets - year round
Showers · none
Drinking water · seasonal
Trash / recycling · seasonal
Laundry · none
Camp store · none
Firewood for sale · none
Ice for sale · none
Food storage lockers · year round
Dump station · none
Amphitheater · year round
Camp host · seasonal
Cell reception · none
Internet · none

RVs, trailers & access

RVs	Allowed, up to 40 ft
Trailers	Allowed, up to 40 ft
RV notes	Trailers and tow vehicles are permitted at campsites in Savage River assuming the total vehicle lengths, when combined, are less than 40'.
Roads	Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Type	Limited Development Campground
Campfires	Open fires are permitted in the grates provided at each campsite. If you cook over your campfire, you must burn off / remove any food residue, to ensure animals are not attracted to your campsite.
Wheelchair	Paths in the campground are compacted gravel, with limited gradient change.
ADA	Several restrooms are wheelchair accessible. Paths throughout the campground are free of barriers, and are generally composed of well-compacted gravel. In times of heavy rain, the roads in the campground may develop potholes. There are no electric hookups anywhere in the campground, nor is there cell or data service.
Cell	There is no cell coverage in the Savage River area. Coverage is available near the park entrance.
Also	Riley Creek Mercantile, a camping good store near the park entrance, is an important stop you should make before driving 13 miles into the park to Savage River. You can purchase things like firewood, food and other supplies, if needed. All campgrounds have recycling collection containers for aluminum cans, glass, plastic jugs and bottles (#1 and #2), and plastic containers #5.

Getting there

Mile 14 Denali Park Rd., Denali Park, AK 99755

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.

Contact

800-622-7275 · denali_info@nps.gov

Other campgrounds in Denali National Park & Preserve

Igloo Creek7 sites · $26.50 · Reservable + first come · No RVs Riley Creek144 sites · $26.50–$73.50 · Reservable + first come · RVs to 40 ft Sanctuary River7 sites · $26.50 · Reservable + first come · No RVs Teklanika River53 sites · $48.75–$59.50 · Reservations · RVs to 40 ft Wonder Lake28 sites · $9.50–$16 · Reservations · No RVs

About Savage River

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.

Photos

a braided river flowing through a brushy landscape — A short walk southwest of the campground is Savage River, which flows northward from the Alaska Range. · NPS Photo

dirt road in a forest with hills in the distance — South of the campground, the spruce forest ends and views of the Alaska Range become possible. · NPS Photo / Zach Johnson

a landscape of spruce trees, rolling hills and distant mountains — The view to the south of Savage River Campground, looking toward the Alaska Range. · NPS Photo

two marmots sitting on rocks — Savage River Canyon is about a mile away from Savage River Campground, and can be a great spot to look for wildlife. · NPS Photo

a crowd of people sitting on wood benches in a forest listen to a park ranger speaking — Evening campground talks happen most nights at Savage River Campground during the summer. · NPS Photo / Emily Mesner

A wood sign reading Savage River Campground — The entrance to Savage River Campground. · NPS Photo

Campsites

Site-by-site details (sizes, hookups, shade) for this campground are coming soon.

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Wed, Nov 11

Tonight

17°F

Mostly Cloudy

Thu, Nov 12

Day

28°F

Mostly Cloudy

Thu, Nov 12

Night

16°F

Mostly Cloudy

Fri, Nov 13

Day

22°F

Partly Sunny

Fri, Nov 13

Night

12°F

Mostly Cloudy

Sat, Nov 14

Day

18°F

Mostly Cloudy

Sat, Nov 14

Night

14°F

Mostly Cloudy

Sun, Nov 15

Day

23°F

Mostly Cloudy

Source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

🔥 Wildfires nearby

No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅

Source: National Interagency Fire Center (WFIGS)

🗓️ Typical weather

Summer temperatures generally range from the mid-30s to the mid-60s. Extremes beyond that range are possible, and it can snow any month of the year. Rain is common in summer. Mosquitoes are a nuisance from early June through early August in most years.

Rules

Quiet hours are between 10 pm and 6 am. Generators may only be operated from 8 am to 10 am, and 4 pm to 8 pm. Keep all food and scented items (e.g., toothpaste, sunscreen, ice chests/coolers, etc.) in your hard-sided vehicle, if available. If you are tent-camping without a vehicle, use the food lockers found throughout the campground. Label and date your items in the food locker. Keep a clean camp and wash your dishes immediately. Fire. Fires are allowed only in established grates. Wood may be purchased at the Riley Creek Mercantile. Use of power saws and cutting of live vegetation or standing deadwood are prohibited. Do not leave your campfire unattended. Do not cook on fire- use foil, and immediately dispose of it after cooking. Pets. Pets are welcome at Savage. Dispose of pet feces in garbage cans. Secure pet food in your vehicle or a food locker.

Trails near camp

🥾 Savage River Campground Trail 0.1 mi
🥾 Mountain Vista Trail 0.7 mi
🥾 Mountain Vista Area Trails 0.1 mi
🥾 Savage Roadside Trail 0.3 mi
🥾 Savage Cabin Interpretive Trail 0.4 mi
🥾 Savage Alpine Trail 4.2 mi
🥾 Savage River Bar Trail 0.2 mi
🥾 Savage Canyon Trail 1.7 mi

Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.