Can you reserve a site at Igloo Creek?

No. Igloo Creek is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Igloo Creek

Facility · Alaska ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Denali National Park (National Park) · Open Access

2,929 ft
Elevation

Covered Shelter — Photo: NPS Photo / Emily Mesner · Recreation.gov

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).

Getting there

This campground can only be reached by bus. Be sure to book a camper bus ticket when purchasing a stay at Igloo Creek Campground.

63.60970, -149.58336 · 63°36'34.9"N 149°35'0.1"W

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Typical weather

Typically 66°F in Jul, down to 10°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	10	20	25	41	55	65	66	61	51	34	18	14
Low °F	-6	-1	0	17	31	41	45	41	31	16	2	-2
Precip in	0.6	0.7	0.5	0.4	0.8	2.4	3.1	3.0	1.7	0.8	0.8	0.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 20.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Restrooms at Igloo — Photo: NPS Photo / Emily Mesner · Recreation.gov

Igloo Creek Campground — Photo: NPS Photo · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Igloo Creek

Can you reserve a site at Igloo Creek?: No. Igloo Creek is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Igloo Creek

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Denali Park Road Timed Entry (2020) 22.9 mi · Tickets · we watch it
Teklanika River 4.2 mi · Facility
Sanctuary River 8.5 mi · Facility
Savage River 12.2 mi · Facility
Denali Visitor Center 22.1 mi · Facility
Murie Science and Learning Center 22.1 mi · Facility
Indoor Picnic Area 22.1 mi · Visitor Center
Denali Bus Depot 22.8 mi · Facility
Riley Creek 22.8 mi · Facility
Wonder Lake 40.8 mi · Facility

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-24.

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