CUA: Group Camping

Park Specific Stipulations: Group Camping

Permitted Activities

• Camping at Savage River Campground (reservations required) limited to 14 nights annually with no more than seven consecutive nights.
• Driving to the Savage River Campground to transport campers and supplies.
• Hiking the Savage Alpine Trail.

Authorized Areas

• CUA holders are restricted to group sites A, B, and 34.
• The Savage Campground picnic shelter is open to all campers. CUA holders may use it but must share the space, which is not first-come, first-served.
• Savage Alpine Trail (day hiking).

Group Size

Camping

• Group size limit is 20 people per site, inclusive of CUA holder and employees (guides).
• Vehicle limit is two (2) per site

Hiking

• The group size limit is 12, inclusive of CUA holders and employees (guides).

Guide Certification

• Basic first-aid, CPR, and Leave No Trace certifications are required for Denali CUA holders. No additional certifications are required for this activity.

Additional Regulations and Considerations

• Campground reservations must be made over the telephone by calling the reservation center at 800-622-7275.

Unauthorized Activities

• Driving beyond Savage River Campground is prohibited. A free shuttle is available to transport hikers between trailheads and campgrounds in the area.
• Driving beyond the Denali Visitor Center (Mile 1.4) for any reason other than transporting people and supplies to and from the campground is prohibited.
• Parking at Park Headquarters is prohibited.
• Parking at the picnic shelter is prohibited.

Download or print these stipulations. CUA holders and their employees are responsible for knowing and following all rules.