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Riley Creek Campground

In
Denali National Park & Preserve
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3 reviews
147 sites · RV, Tent

Riley Creek Campground is great for groups and families looking for both convenience and the rugged beauty of Alaska’s Denali National Park.

The campground is conveniently located near the highway, but you might hear some traffic noise. This area is wooded, with some privacy between campsites, and just steps from Riley Creek. You’ll find a general store just a short walk away, where you can pick up any necessities, as well as great hiking and biking trails nearby. Enjoy!
What this place offers
Campfire allowed
Pets allowed
Showers
Toilets
Potable water
Picnic tables
No sewage hookups
No electric hookups
147 sites
RV, Tent
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Denali Rainbow Village & RV Park

78 sites · Lodging, RVs5 acres · Denali Park, AK
Denali Rainbow Village RV Park, a Good Sam park, is the closest park to Denali National Park. It is located just 1 mile north of the park entrance. It is also within walking distance to all the shops, restaurants and tours in the Denali area. We have a very knowledgeable and helpful staff to assist you in ensuring your trip to Denali is truly magical. There are full and partial hook-up sites available. All sites have 20 and 30 amp hook-ups. There are a limited number of 50 amp sites in both, full and partial hook-ups. Full hook-up sites are either back in or Pull thru. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring and access to free cable TV. The RV Park has a dump station, pay showers, laundry, clean restrooms, RV supplies & firewood. Pets are allowed in the RV park. All pets must be on a leash & guests must pick up after their pets immediately. Dog walking for a fee can be arraigned. Wi-Fi provided by Tengo Internet in the RV park. Receive 1/2 hour free Wi-Fi then a small fee is charged for more time.
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$70
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  • On a clear day you can see Denali from our campsite (white RV).
  • Notice the Toyo Heater, large kitchen counter space, coffee maker (bring your own coffee and filters).
  • On a clear day you can see Denali from our campsite (white RV).
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Denali's Doorstep Dry Camping Cabin

1 site · Lodging1 acre · Cantwell, AK
Just 30 minutes away from the South Entrance to Denali National Park! This is one of the BEST private camping cabins on the Parks Highway! Strategically located on a secluded homestead from the 1960s, you'll be able to see Mount McKinley on a clear day! The nearby Summit Lake is perfect for fly fishing and local hiking trails are accessible right from the front door. We've got a couple kayaks for rent if you'd like to explore the local lake. Experience a TRUE Alaskan living experience in this DRY cabin with Modern touches. Since there's no interior running water or septic system, we encourage our guests to bring a couple gallons of water and some water bottles for drinking/washing hands. We do provide a camping toilet (5 gallon bucket with seat and trash bags) but you'll have to haul the bags out with you when you leave - along with your trash. Electricity is provided via a Generator that we provide - but you will be responsible for refilling the fuel you use (Vitus Gas station 5 minutes from the cabin). There is heat provided via a Fuel Oil stove. To save costs on cleaning fees - you'll be responsible to leave the cabin in as good - if not better condition than you find it when you arrive. We practice "Leave No Trace" principles. Since we don't charge a cleaning fee, you'll also need to bring your own bedding (recommend a sleeping bag) and linens/towels etc. If you're flying in to Anchorage we recommend you stop in at the local Walmart and buy a cheap sleeping bag to carry with you on your journey throughout the state. The cost of a cheap sleeping bag and/or linen set is less than a typical cleaning fee. Trust us, the extra work to enjoy this cabin is worth it! It has the most INCREDIBLE scenery! Bring some dry firewood for S'mores at the fire pit and enjoy an Alaskan experience at Denali's Doorstep!
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$157.50
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  • There is a kitchenette with all cooking necessities.
  • The front view of the tent, with a solid latching door and small window.
  • There is a kitchenette with all cooking necessities.
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Wildthingz Dog Mushing

3 sites · Lodging3 acres · Cantwell, AK
We are a professional sled dog kennel that runs a summer tour operation, as well as hosts overnight guest in clamping rental accommodations. We are located just 30 minutes south of the famed Denali National Park & Preserve, right off the Parks highway in the quaint village of Cantwell. We are in a very accessible location that is perfect for those searching for a stay close to the National Park and other local attractions, but far from the crowded tourist areas near the entrance of Denali. At our property you will have the unique opportunity to stay with a real team of sled dogs and book a discounted tour if you want. Your accommodations are cozy, yet rustic, private and peaceful. We are off a gravel road and a short walk to the Jack River or up to the tundra. We are off-grid so all of our power is generated by generator or solar, and the tent will have a small solar charger for cell phones & tablets, but no large voltage electronics. We haul all of our water either from the river, a local spring or the gas station so we ask those staying with us are conscious and willing to limit their consumption of water here. We are in bear country, so while our sled dogs act as very good bear deterrent, we still ask people to be smart when walking around the area or storing food. Please be respectful of wildlife and keep a safe distance, make lots of noise when hiking. There is good AT&T and verizon reception here, but we do not offer wifi connectivity so take the opportunity to read a book and disconnect for a bit. We live on the property and will be able to help from 8 am to 10 pm, so contact us with questions or concerns. We hope you'll join us for a stay, surrounded by gorgeous views that you won't forget!
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$92
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· March 2025
Basecamp at the entrance to Denali National Park
I camped at Riley Creek in July 2022 in my Tacoma with a rooftop tent (GFC). Riley Creek Campground is located right at the entrance of Denali Nat'l Park at the junction of Parks Highway (Hwy 3) and Parks Road. The bus stop to venture further into the park is just up the road so this campground makes for a great basecamp for your first night in park. Expect densely forested sites with no views, lots of other campers, and cool weather at night during the short summer season. This campground was not impacted by mosquitos during my stay, which was a welcome reprieve. There is a well stocked general store on site and plenty of restaurant venues just outside the park gates. If you can snag a site, I'd recommend spending your second night at Savage River deeper in the park for a change of scenery and more expansive views.
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Julian B.
121 reviews
February 2018
Beautiful Denali! Go check out the dogsled team
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Sara L.
8 years on Hipcamp
July 2015
Very large campsite with showers incl. towels for a small fee and a small store. We used this campground as our "base camp" then took the camper bus all the way to Wonder Lake the next day. Try to get a campsite near the river where we didn't hear cars
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Joseph K.
9 years on Hipcamp
LocationRiley Creek Campground, Denali National Park & Preserve, Alaska, United States
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What this place offers
Campfire allowed
Pets allowed
Showers
Toilets
Potable water
Picnic tables
No sewage hookups
No electric hookups

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