Photo: NPS Photo / Nathan Kostegian

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Teklanika River

53 sites · $48.75–$59.50 · Reservations · RVs to 40 ft

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Reservations$48.75–$59.50 / nightClosed now: Closed in winter

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53Sites

53Reservable

$48.75–$59.50Per night

40 ftRVs

Reservations

Reservations are strongly recommended. Group campsites are not available at Teklanika; larger groups of 9–20 people should consider staying at Riley Creek or Savage River Campgrounds.

Fees

Nightly Fee

This is the cost, per night, for a campsite at Teklanika Campground. A single site can contain up to eight people and up to three tents. This is the fee for all campers, regardless of whether you have just a tent, or an RV or other vehicle.

$48.75

Tek Pass

Strongly recommended. The Tek Pass is a bus ticket that lets you use transit buses throughout your stay at Tek. The pass acts like a normal transit ticket for your first trip (i.e., on a specific bus you choose); on subsequent trips, you can board any transit bus for a day-trip farther into the park. You cannot drive your vehicle to/from the campground except at the start and end of your stay, so this is the only way to sightsee while camping at Tek. (Note: This pass is free for kids 15 and younger.)

$59.50

Season & hours

Check-in/out is 11 am. You must have your site vacated by 11 am and begin heading back toward the park entrance. Quiet hours are 10 pm to 6 am. You are welcome to stop at pull-outs alongside the road if you wish to hike, enjoy the views, etc. Teklanika is open in summer only (see exceptions, below, for details).

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

Amenities

Toilets · 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	Recreational Vehicle (RV), Car/Truck/Trailer Information – The maximum length of an individual RV or camper-trailer is 40'. The combined length of a vehicle and trailer combination may exceed 40', but each individual vehicle component (e.g., the truck or trailer) may not exceed 40' on its own. A trailer in tow must be integral to the camping experience. An example of a permitted combination would be a truck pulling a camper-trailer. Conversely, a car being towed behind an RV would not considered integral, and therefore the car must be left at the park entrance (parking is free of charge). Ask at the Denali Visitor Center where overnight parking is permitted.
Roads	Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Type	Limited Development Campground
Campfires	Fires are permitted only in the fire grate at each campsite. If you cook over your fire, you must burn off or otherwise remove all food residue, to ensure that you do not attract wildlife. You may not cut live (or standing dead) wood in the area, so plan on bringing firewood with you.
Wheelchair	Wheelchair accessible bathrooms are available in the campground. Paths and roads in the campground are made of compacted gravel and have little or no gradient.
ADA	Wheelchair accessible bathrooms are available in the campground. Paths and roads in the campground are made of compacted gravel and have little or no gradient. Elevation at the campground is around 2,000' above sea level.
Also	Though nearly all private vehicles must turn around at mile 15, Savage River, Tek campers are an exception to that rule. If you wish, you may drive your vehicle / RV to Tek. The road between Savage River and Tek River is gravel. If you drive your car to Tek, the trade-off for being able to drive farther into the park than most visitors is that you must make, at minimum, a three-night stay, and your vehicle must stay in your campsite for the duration of your stay. Your vehicle can only leave your campsite when you are ready to travel back to the park entrance. If you are tent camping, you may wish to use the camper bus to access the campground. If you arrive in Tek via bus, rather than your own vehicle, there is no minimum number of nights you must stay. All campgrounds have recycling collection containers for aluminum cans, glass, plastic jugs and bottles (#1 and #2), and plastic containers #5.

Getting there

Mile 29, Denali Park Road, Denali Park, AK 99755

Though nearly all private vehicles must turn around at mile 15, Savage River, Tek campers are an exception to that rule. If you wish, you may drive your vehicle / RV to Tek. The trade-off is that you must make, at minimum, a three-night stay, and your vehicle must stay in your campsite for the duration of your stay. Your vehicle can only leave your campsite when you are ready to travel back to the park entrance.

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 Savage River32 sites · $47–$73.50 · Reservations · RVs to 40 ft Wonder Lake28 sites · $9.50–$16 · Reservations · No RVs

About Teklanika River

Open in summer only (May 20 to mid-September). Though nearly all private vehicles must turn around at mile 15, Savage River, Tek campers are an exception to that rule. If you wish, you may drive your vehicle/RV to Tek. In order to drive to Tek you are required to stay for a minimum of three nights, and your vehicle must stay in your campsite for the duration of your stay, while you use transit buses to sightsee. Tent campers using the park bus system to reach Tek are not subject to the 3-night minimum stay.

Photos

two people outside of an RV, one relaxing in a camp chair by a fire while another prepares a meal — You can camp at Tek River with an RV (less than 40'), a car, or just a tent. Sites have a grate for cooking over a fire, but bring your own firewood and don't forget to burn or scrape off any food residue from the cooking surface. · NPS Photo / Emily Mesner

a wide, braided river flowing past forests and mountains — A short walk west of Teklanika (Tek) Campground is Tek River, which flows northward from the Alaska Range. · NPS Photo

several people in camp chairs around a fire, under a tarp hung from trees — Remember to keep a clean camp. Food should only be outside when you're actively preparing and eating a meal. Otherwise, use the food lockers or your hard-sided vehicle to keep your food safe from wildlife. · NPS Photo / Emily Mesner

two women sitting near a campfire with a truck and cab-over-camper behind them — Teklanika River is the second largest campground in Denali, but is one of the most remote. No electrical or water hookups are available, though bathrooms and potable water taps are available in the campground. · NPS Photo / Emily Mesner

numerous wooden benches in a spruce forest — The Teklanika area is wooded, though less than Riley Creek and Savage River Campgrounds. · NPS Photo / Zach Johnson

a crowd sitting on benches faces a park ranger giving a talk — Ranger programs occur most evenings of the summer at Teklanika River Campground. · NPS Photo / Emily Mesner

an SUV parked in a forest with a tent behind it — Campers may use RVs or tents at Teklanika in most years. Occasional bear incidents may cause restrictions on tent-camping, but such events are rare (and unpredictable). · NPS Photo / Emily Mesner

a small wooden building with two doors — Restrooms at Teklanika · NPS Photo / Emily Mesner

Campsites

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

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Wed, Nov 11

Tonight

15°F

Mostly Cloudy

Thu, Nov 12

Day

26°F

Mostly Cloudy

Thu, Nov 12

Night

14°F

Mostly Cloudy

Fri, Nov 13

Day

21°F

Partly Sunny

Fri, Nov 13

Night

9°F

Mostly Cloudy

Sat, Nov 14

Day

17°F

Mostly Cloudy

Sat, Nov 14

Night

12°F

Mostly Cloudy

Sun, Nov 15

Day

22°F

Mostly Cloudy

Source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

🔥 Wildfires nearby

No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅

Source: National Interagency Fire Center (WFIGS)

🗓️ Typical weather

Summers are generally cool and wet, though warm, dry weather is possible on occasion. Prepare for nighttime temperatures near freezing, particularly in May, late August and September.

Rules

Recreational Vehicle (RV), Car/Truck/Trailer Information – The maximum length of an individual RV or camper-trailer is 40'. The combined length of a vehicle and trailer combination may exceed 40', but each individual vehicle component (e.g., the truck or trailer) may not exceed 40' on its own. A trailer in tow must be integral to the camping experience. An example of a permitted combination would be a truck pulling a camper-trailer. Conversely, a car being towed behind an RV would not considered integral, and therefore the car must be left at the park entrance (parking is free of charge). Ask at the Denali Visitor Center where overnight parking is permitted. Quiet hours are 10 pm—6 am. Generators may only be operated from 8 am—10 am and 4 pm—8 pm. Keep all food and scented items in your hard-sided vehicle. 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.

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