17.8 mi awayRiley Creek
Campground · AK

AK · Best summer
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.
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.
Campground · AK
5.7 mi away · 0.2 mi connector · Denali National Park and Preserve
5.8 mi away · 1.7 mi loop · 78 ft gain · Denali National Park and Preserve
5.9 mi away · 53 ft · Denali National Park and Preserve
6.5 mi away · 0.3 mi loop · 23 ft gain · Denali National Park and Preserve
6.6 mi away · 1.1 mi loop · 67 ft gain · Denali National Park and Preserve
Reservations are recommended. Five sites can be reserved in advance; two sites are held for walk-ins and can only be booked in person, no more than two days in advance, at the Riley Creek Mercantile or Denali Bus Depot. Group campsites are not available at Sanctuary Campground; larger groups of 9–20 people should consider staying at Riley Creek or Savage River Campgrounds.
Fri: Slight Chance Light Snow · wind 5 mph N
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