Savage River Campground — Denali National Park
Reviewed Jul. 7, 2018

Always fun camping in a National Park

This was out second campsite of our 8 night Alaska trip. We were there for two nights. This campground has a family campground feel with all the RV's and family groups; not that that's a bad thing! The campground was probably 80% full, but still quiet and enough solitude. The campground is right on the Denali park road where all the shuttles and buses pass through the park. We reserved a spot to take us all the way to the Eielson Visitors Center which is a ~4 hour one-way trip from Savage River Campground. Anyone reading this and considering going to Denali - you WILL see wildlife. We saw a family of foxes, caribou, grizzly bears, a marmot, ground and red squirrels, moose, bald eagles, and a variety of other birds. There is a popular short hike from the campground down to Savage River, and the camp host told us that people see moose and bear a lot in the morning on that hike. Other things to note are: Denali Education Center (outside of the park) - we went to yoga here; Healy - check out 49th State Brewing ( they have the "Into the Wild" bus from the movie).

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  • Review photo of Savage River Campground — Denali National Park by Dave G., July 7, 2018
  • Review photo of Savage River Campground — Denali National Park by Dave G., July 7, 2018
  • Review photo of Savage River Campground — Denali National Park by Dave G., July 7, 2018
  • Review photo of Savage River Campground — Denali National Park by Dave G., July 7, 2018
  • Review photo of Savage River Campground — Denali National Park by Dave G., July 7, 2018