Riley Creek Campground — Denali National Park
Kristi D.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Sep. 1, 2023

Awesome place to stay

Loved this NP campground. Quiet and convenient spot to park a tent/camper. Easy walk/drive to bus depot/visitors center/town. They have a mercantile store open to book buses, pay for camping, get beer, ice cream, some goodies. They have laundry and showers (need quarters). Level spots! They do not have electric etc but have a dump station and water.

Denali is awesome. Beautiful hikes, go see the sled dog demo, took a bus tour into the park past the point where no personal vehicles are allowed. 30% chance of seeing Denali. Rainy and foggy when we were there so we saw a small glimpse behind the clouds but you would never know it's this huge mountain. Also beautiful fall colors at this time. Weather changing quickly!!

There was a bear that has destroyed a tent so they had part of campground blocked off. They have three loops: bear, wolf or caribou and no soft sided tents were allowed at this time.

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  • Review photo of Riley Creek Campground — Denali National Park by Kristi D., September 1, 2023
  • Review photo of Riley Creek Campground — Denali National Park by Kristi D., September 1, 2023
  • Review photo of Riley Creek Campground — Denali National Park by Kristi D., September 1, 2023
  • Review photo of Riley Creek Campground — Denali National Park by Kristi D., September 1, 2023
  • Review photo of Riley Creek Campground — Denali National Park by Kristi D., September 1, 2023