Sanctuary River
Healy, Alaska · 2,467 ft · In Denali National Preserve
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At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · nps.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 2,467 ft (752 m)2,467 ft752 m
Other campgrounds in Denali National Preserve 5
Nearest first. Every place inside the park's boundary.
- Teklanika River53 sites · $33.50–$40.25 a night · partial hookups · Reserve on reservedenali.com4.9 mi
- Savage River32 sites · $38.75–$49.25 a night · partial hookups · Reserve on reservedenali.com6.6 mi
- Igloo Creek7 sites · $25.25 a night8.5 mi
- Riley Creek142 sites · $25.25–$49.25 a night · partial hookups · Reserve on reservedenali.com18 mi
- Wonder Lake28 sites · Reserve on reservedenali.com47 mi
Also in the park: 5 backcountry and High Sierra camps · 2 single sites
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About
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.
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Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Sanctuary River: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedChance Light Snow then Mostly Sunny, 27% chance of rain35°25°
- ThuPartly Sunny then Chance Light Snow, 42% chance of rain37°26°
- FriChance Light Snow, 32% chance of rain35°21°
- SatChance Light Snow, 34% chance of rain30°17°
- SunSlight Chance Light Snow then Cloudy, 17% chance of rain26°14°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapOutside the park: Denali RV Park & Motel 16 mi · McKinley RV Park and Campground 17 mi · Denali Rainbow Village RV Park 18 mi
Location and contact
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