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  3. Chena River State Recreation Area

Camping at Chena River State Recreation Area near Fairbanks

State park · Fairbanks · 14 campsites · 1 group

A forested campground near fishing, and hiking.

About this campground

Chena River State Recreation Area is a park for all seasons, with 397 square miles of forests, rivers, and alpine tundra. Whether you prefer a day hike or rock climb at Granite Tors, to harness up the dog team and escape into the snowy horizon or ride a 4-wheeler along a forest trail, this recreation area has something for everyone.

No reviews listedBook on Alaska State Parks

At a glance

  • Hookups available
  • Pets not allowed
  • Flush toilets
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

7 available sites

7 open of 14 site types
CCC
Cabin / lodging · Up to 45 ft
Available all 2 nights
$90 for 2 nights
$45/night · before taxes & fees
GTC
Cabin / lodging
Available all 2 nights
$90 for 2 nights
$45/night · before taxes & fees
NCC
Cabin / lodging · Up to 35 ft
Available all 2 nights
$90 for 2 nights
$45/night · before taxes & fees
STCC
Cabin / lodging · Up to 35 ft
Available all 2 nights
$90 for 2 nights
$45/night · before taxes & fees
MSTC
Cabin / lodging
Available all 2 nights
$110 for 2 nights
$55/night · before taxes & fees
CRC
Cabin / lodging · Up to 20 ft
Available all 2 nights
$120 for 2 nights
$60/night · before taxes & fees
TWBC
Cabin / lodging · Up to 20 ft
Available all 2 nights
$280 for 2 nights
$140/night · before taxes & fees
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from UseDirect

Availability on UseDirect.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
CCC
public use cabin
✓✓$45
GTC
public use cabin
✓✓$45
NCC
public use cabin
✓✓$45
STCC
public use cabin
✓✓$45
RHGC
group camping
✓✓$50
MSTC
public use cabin
✓✓$55
CRC
public use cabin
✓✓$60
TWBC
public use cabin
✓✓$140
CMPC
public use cabin
✓R$45
UACC
public use cabin
RR$45
LACC
public use cabin
RR$55
HMC
public use cabin
RR$60
NFC
public use cabin
RR$60
GEC
public use cabin
✓R$80
MSC
public use cabin
✓R$80

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

From $90 for 2 nights
$45/night · Before taxes & fees
7 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Alaska State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Alaska State Parks ↗

7 openSites from $45/night
Book on Alaska State Parks

Amenities & location

  • Accessible Toilet
  • Electric Hookup
  • Fire Ring
  • Firewood Provided
  • Heating
  • Heating Kerosene
  • Kerosene Provided
  • Non Flush Toilet
  • Picnic Table
  • Propane
  • Propane Provided
  • Stove
Pets
Pets not allowed
Maximum stay
5 nights

Location

Chena Hotsprings Road
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Chena River State Recreation Area: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Chena River State Recreation Area?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Chena River State Recreation Area?
Reservable on reservealaskastateparks.com (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reservealaskastateparks.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 1 pull-through, 7 back-in
Booking
Listing Reservable on reservealaskastateparks.com
Stay limits
Listing 5 nights max
Getting there
Listing Chena Hotsprings Road (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Road & site access · Pets · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Shade · Price
Not listed — check with campground
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Compare site types

15 individual reservable campsites from Alaska State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Other sites

15 sites · $60, $45/night

Loops: Public Use Cabin loop (14), Group Camping loop (1)

8 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Alaska Snowmobile Adventure Tour Fairbanks area · 1.5 hr · from $187/person
    • Dog Sledding and Mushing Experience in North Pole Fairbanks area · 30 min · from $115/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • Northern Lights & Chena Hot Springs Tour Fairbanks area · 10 hr · from $275/person
Ways to stay

Have an RV waiting

    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    The Alaskan Hideout
    The Alaskan Hideout

    Travel trailer · 21 ft · sleeps 6 · 32 mi from campground

    $165/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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    2019 Winnebago Perfect Size! Easy to Drive!
    2019 Winnebago Perfect Size! Easy to Drive!

    Class C motorhome · 26 ft · sleeps 6 · 240 mi from campground

    $250/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near Chena River State Recreation Area

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    Alaska Snowmobile Adventure Tour
    Alaska Snowmobile Adventure Tour

    Fairbanks area · 1.5 hr · from $187/person

    Dog Sledding and Mushing Experience in North Pole
    Dog Sledding and Mushing Experience in North Pole

    Fairbanks area · 30 min · from $115/person

    Northern Lights & Chena Hot Springs Tour
    Northern Lights & Chena Hot Springs Tour

    Fairbanks area · 10 hr · from $275/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    Guided Fairbanks Snowmobile Tour
    Guided Fairbanks Snowmobile Tour

    Fairbanks area · 1 hr · from $179/person

    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    stays up to 5 nights (Alaska State Parks rules).

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Alaska State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 202680%20%0%
    Dec 202682%18%0%
    Jan 202796%4%0%
    SkyChase™ | Northern Lights Experience - Free Photography & More
    SkyChase™ | Northern Lights Experience - Free Photography & More

    Fairbanks area · 5 hr · from $335/person

    Northern Lights & Arctic Circle Tour
    Northern Lights & Arctic Circle Tour

    Fairbanks area · 12 hr–14 hr · from $363/person

    Northern Lights - Aurora with FREE Photos - Arctic Night Tours
    Northern Lights - Aurora with FREE Photos - Arctic Night Tours

    Fairbanks area · 8 hr–12 hr · from $225/person

    Arctic Circle Day Tour
    Arctic Circle Day Tour

    Fairbanks area · 13 hr · from $335/person

    Fairbanks Ice Fishing Expedition in a Heated Cabin with Fish Cookout
    Fairbanks Ice Fishing Expedition in a Heated Cabin with Fish Cookout

    Fairbanks area · 4 hr · from $179/person