Chena River State Recreation Area

Alaska State Recreation Area

Entrance fee$5 / vehicle
CampingYes
RV hookupsPrimitive only
Cabins / lodgeYes
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Chena River State Recreation Area entrance fee

$5 per vehicle — Daily parking fee, per vehicle. Camping: $20/site, $20/veh.

About Chena River State Recreation Area

This 254,080-acre area east of Fairbanks stretches along Chena Hot Springs Road through forests, rivers and alpine tundra, with campgrounds at mileposts 27, 39 and 43. Paddle the Chena River, hike Granite Tors, or stay in one of nine public-use cabins.

Things to do

  • 🥾 Hiking
  • 🛶 Paddling
  • 🏊 Swimming
  • 🎣 Fishing
  • ⛵ Boating
  • 🐦 Birding

Amenities & facilities

  • 🏕️ Campsites
  • 🚻 Restrooms
  • 🛖 Cabins
  • 👥 Group Sites
  • 🚤 Boat Ramp
  • ♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

  • ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

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Camping options

  • Tent/RV sites
  • Group camping

Lodging options

Facility rentals

Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.

  • Rosehip Picnic Shelter · Reserve
  • Red Squirrel Picnic Shelter 1 · Reserve
  • Red Squirrel Picnic Shelter 2 · Reserve

Contact

AddressChena Hot Springs Road

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