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two brown bears scratching at a large wooden sign that reads "Igloo Creek Campground"

While many visitors do not see bears at Igloo Campground, remember that you are camping in bear country.

two people sitting in chairs outside of their tent in a forest

Igloo Campground is in the middle of Igloo Forest, which is mainly made up of spruce trees.

Campsites in Igloo Creek have some brush screening between sites.

a woman filtering water into a plastic bottle from a shallow creek

Igloo Creek has no well or water tap. Water must be gathered from the nearby creek, so bring a filter.

a woman placing food into a large metal locker

Food lockers at Igloo Creek ensure that wildlife cannot steal your food. Keep all scented items (e.g., deodorant, toothpaste) in the locker, not just your food.

A grizzly on its hind legs leaning on a large wooden sign that reads "Igloo Creek Campground"

Keep in mind that bears can be found nearly anywhere in Denali. Keep your food and other scented items stored properly in the campground facilities provided!

picnic tables covered by a wall-less, roofed enclosure in a forest

A covered eating area is available at Igloo Creek Campground.

wooden building with two doors in a forest

Igloo has two pit toilets for campers.

contact-details

Phone Number: 800-622-7275 Voice

Email Address: denali_info@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Cost: 25.25
Description: This is the cost to stay per night at Igloo Creek Campground. You may stay up to 14 total nights in a given summer. Three tents and up to eight people may use a single site. Title: Nightly Fee

Reservation

Number Of Sites Reservable: 5

Number Of Sites FirstComeFirstServe: 2

About

The campground is at mile 35 on the Park Road. It offers 7 sites, making it the smallest in Denali (along with Sanctuary River Campground, which also has 7 sites). Igloo is tent-only—you will not find any RVs or other vehicles in this campground. It is accessible only by camper bus. The bus stop is a short walk from the campsites (less than 50 yards).

Directions

Reservation Details

Reservation Info: Reservations are recommended. Five sites can be reserved in advance and two sites can only be booked in person at the Riley Creek Mercantile or Denali Bus Depot. Group campsites are not available at Igloo; larger groups of 9–20 people should consider staying at Riley Creek or Savage River Campgrounds.

Regulations Overview:

Reservation Link

Reservation URL:

Regulations URL: N/A

Accessibility

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fireStovePolicy= Open fires are prohibited. Please bring a cook stove to prepare your meals.
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additionalInfo= All campgrounds have recycling collection containers for aluminum cans, glass, plastic jugs and bottles (#1 and #2), and plastic containers #5.
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adaInfo= Surfaces in the campground are largely compacted gravel or native soils with roots and rocks. The path from the campground to the bus stop on the Denali Park Road is compacted gravel. Restrooms are wheelchair accessible.
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classifications= Primitive Camping Areas

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Amenities

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showers= None

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laundry= No
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potableWater= No water

SubValue: "No water"
iceAvailableForSale= No
firewoodForSale= No
foodStorageLockers= Yes - year round

campsites

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