Savage River Campground

Sites are wooded and spread out below treeline, so you get privacy and wind protection. Expect a classic dry-camping setup: no hookups, but each site has a fire ring and a bear-proof food locker. Vault toilets are standard; flush toilets may be available seasonally when water is on. Water spigots are on-site, but RV fill and dump are back at Riley Creek near the entrance.

This is as far as most people drive their own car; private vehicles are allowed to Mile 15 (Savage River). There’s a bus stop at the campground entrance for the free Savage River Shuttle between the entrance area and this zone. If you want to travel past Savage River, you’ll need a ticket for a non-narrated transit bus.

From camp, an old gravel road leads toward the Savage River, where trees thin and views open up—worth a stroll at sunrise or on clear evenings. The popular 2-mile Savage River Loop and the steeper 4-mile Savage Alpine Trail are nearby, making this an easy launchpad for hiking without moving your rig.

This corridor is great for casual wildlife watching. Campers report caribou, Dall sheep on surrounding slopes, marmots and ground squirrels, plus the possibility of bears moving through the area. Keep your distance, store food properly, and bring binoculars for raptors and ptarmigan.

• Toilets: Vault toilets; flush toilets may be available seasonally. No showers or laundry.
• Water: Drinking water spigots on-site; no dump/fill for RVs here (use Riley Creek Mercantile).
• Power: No hookups; generator hours are limited (8–10 am and 4–8 pm).
• Pets: Dogs are allowed in the campground but not on trails; walk them on campground roads.
• Connectivity: Don’t expect service; there’s no cell coverage at camp.

Parking at the day-use area at Mile 15 is very limited; the shuttle is often easier. Some campsites can be snug or uneven for big rigs, and mosquitoes can show up in mid-summer—bring repellent. If you arrive late, plan your permit pickup at Riley Creek Mercantile.