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Mile 22, Denali Park Road, Denali Park, AK, 99755
National Park ServiceLast Updated: December 6, 2025
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Campground Overview
Introduction
Open in summer only (May 20 to mid-September). Sanctuary River is a heavily wooded campground, with screening between most sites. The immediate area is brushy, but nearby mountains offer chances to hike directly from the campground and gain elevation, with views of Mount McKinley to the south possible on clear days, after some strenuous up-hill hiking. Sanctuary is tent-only—you will not find any RVs or other vehicles in this campground. It is accessible only by camper bus.
Campsite Details
Operating Hours
Check-in/out is 11 am each day. You do not need to leave the park by 11 am, just be sure to have your campsite packed up by then. Open in summer only (see exceptions, below, for details).
Weather
Summers are generally cool and wet, though periods of dry, warm (~ 75 F) weather are possible. Bring a sleeping bag rated to at least 20 F. Snow can fall any month of the year, though it is rare in June and July.
Amenities
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Food Storage Lockers
Rates & Fees
Nightly Fee
This is the cost for one campsite for one night. Three tents and up to eight people may use a single site. You may stay up to 14 total nights in a given summer.
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
Fires are prohibited at this campground. Bring a cook-stove for your meals.Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
Campground paths and sites are generally flat, compact surfaces. Some areas of mud or obstacles such as tree roots may be present.
RV Allowed
No
RV Information
This is a tent-only campsite. No vehicles of any kind are permitted.
RV Maximum Length
0
Additional Information
There is no potable water at this campground. Bring a filter or boil water that you pull from the nearby river. All campgrounds have recycling collection containers for aluminum cans, glass, plastic jugs and bottles (#1 and #2), and plastic containers #5.
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
There are no ADA-specific campsites.
Trailer Allowed
No
Access Roads
Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Classifications
Primitive Camping Areas
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