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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.

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.

Published campsites

total Sites

32

group

3

horse

0

tent Only

0

electrical Hookups

0

rv Only

0

walk Boat To

0

other

0

Published camping fees

Large RV Sites

$49.25 · Nightly fee for a site that can accommodate an RV between 30' and 40' long.

Small RV / Tent Sites

$38.75 · Nightly cost for a site that can accommodate an RV that is less than 30' long, as well as any other vehicle or even tent campers without vehicles.

Group Site

$49 · Standard sites in Savage can accommodate up to 8 people (in up to 3 tents). Larger groups may rent a group site by calling 866.761.6629.

Amenities

trash Recycling Collection

Yes - seasonal

toilets

Flush Toilets - seasonal; Vault Toilets - year round

internet Connectivity

No

showers

None

cell Phone Reception

No

laundry

No

amphitheater

Yes - year round

dump Station

No

camp Store

No

staff Or Volunteer Host Onsite

Yes - seasonal

potable Water

Yes - seasonal

ice Available For Sale

No

firewood For Sale

No

food Storage Lockers

Yes - year round

Accessibility and facilities

wheelchair Access

Paths in the campground are compacted gravel, with limited gradient change.

cell Phone Info

There is no cell coverage in the Savage River area. Coverage is available near the park entrance.

fire Stove Policy

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.

rv Allowed

1

rv Info

Trailers and tow vehicles are permitted at campsites in Savage River assuming the total vehicle lengths, when combined, are less than 40'.

rv Max Length

40

additional Info

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.

trailer Max Length

40

ada Info

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.

trailer Allowed

1

access Roads

Paved Roads - All vehicles OK

classifications

Limited Development Campground

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