Places to Camp near Denali National Park and Preserve

Best Camping Sites Near Denali National Park and Preserve, AK (28)

1. 

   1.

   Wonder Lake Campground — Denali National Park

   16 Reviews

   73 Photos

   71 Saves

   Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska

   Wonder Lake Campground is closed until further notice.

   With up-close views of North America’s tallest peak, Denali National Park Wonder Lake Campground is the closest campground to the mountain, providing visitors with a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It is located in a remote area, surrounded by pristine wilderness and offering visitors a chance to connect with nature in a way that is becoming increasingly rare. The campground offers a range of activities nearby such as fishing and wildlife viewing. It is also the starting point for many popular hiking trails, including the 20-mile McKinley Trail. Denali National Park Wonder Lake Campground is a special destination that offers visitors an unforgettable glimpse of Alaska's natural beauty.

   Visitors may not drive to this campground. It is only accessible for campers via specialized park buses. Be sure to book a camper bus ticket in addition to paying your campground fees.

   • Fires
   • Reservable
   • ADA Access
   • Tents
   • Market
   • Trash

   $16 / night

2. 

   2.

   Teklanika River Campground — Denali National Park

   12 Reviews

   41 Photos

   51 Saves

   Denali National Park & Preserve, Alaska

   • Pets
   • Fires
   • Reservable
   • ADA Access
   • RVs
   • Tents
3. 

   3.

   Riley Creek Campground — Denali National Park

   32 Reviews

   91 Photos

   117 Saves

   Healy, Alaska

   Riley Creek Campground is a fairly wooded campground, with some screening between sites whenever possible. Most of the campground sites are open to either tent campers or vehicles / RVs. The proximity of Highway 3 means there is occasional traffic noise, but also means campers have all the conveniences and amenities of the park entrance area, and businesses outside the park, close at hand. Trails leading from the campground connect to the Denali Visitor Center, which is the central hub of trails in the entrance area.

   • Pets
   • Fires
   • Phone Service
   • Reservable
   • ADA Access
   • RVs
4. 

   4.

   Savage River Campground — Denali National Park

   13 Reviews

   46 Photos

   34 Saves

   Denali National Park, Alaska

   • Pets
   • Fires
   • Reservable
   • ADA Access
   • RVs
   • Tents
5. 

   5.

   Backcountry Unit 13: Mount Eielson — Denali National Park

   2 Reviews

   17 Photos

   5 Saves

   Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska

   • Reservable
   • Tents

   $50 - $90 / night

6. 

   6.

   Backcountry Unit 18: Muldrow Glacier — Denali National Park

   1 Review

   2 Photos

   4 Saves

   Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska

   • Tents
7. 

   7.

   Igloo Creek Campground — Denali National Park

   2 Reviews

   2 Photos

   2 Saves

   Denali National Park & Preserve, Alaska

   Igloo Creek Campground is a seven-site backcountry campground. Sites can only be booked upon arriving in the park. This campground is surrounded by low mountains. The area is thickly forested, with the Denali Park Road about one hundred yards away from the campsites. Food lockers are available for campers to store all scented items, not just food. Campers reach the campground by bike or by using the park camper bus.

   • Fires
   • Tents
   • Group
   • Cabins
   • Standard (Tent/RV)
   • Tent Cabin
8. 

   8.

   Backcountry Unit 34: Mount Galen — Denali National Park

   1 Review

   3 Photos

   5 Saves

   Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska

   • Tents
9. 

   9.

   Sanctuary River Campground — Denali National Park

   1 Review

   10 Photos

   8 Saves

   Denali National Park & Preserve, Alaska

   • Tents
10. 

    10.

    Backcountry Unit 31: Polychrome Mountain — Denali National Park

    1 Review

    5 Photos

    7 Saves

    Denali National Park & Preserve, Alaska

    • Reservable
    • Dispersed

    $50 - $90 / night