Recreation Areas Close to Fairbanks....
Want to explore Interior Alaska? Here are some ideas
Many are well off the beaten path, while others are more popular with locals.
Chena River State Recreation Area
Located about a half hour drive (Chena Hot Springs Road) A quarter million acre park offering miles of trails, campgrounds, and entry/exit points to Chena River, all in the heart of Alaska. Access 15 miles from Fairbanks. popular.
Delta State Recreation Site
Located about a 2 hour drive (Richardson Hwy) Near the town of Delta Junction - one historical park, three state recreation sites and two state recreation areas, including Quartz Lake State Recreation Area.
Harding Lake State Recreation Area
Located about a 1 hour drive (Richardson Hwy) Areas for such activities as baseball and volleyball, as well as lake access for a variety of water sports.
The Upper Chatanika State Recreation Site
Located about a 45 minute drive (Steese Hwy) Trails, fishing, boating camping. Pristine interior Alaska wilderness
The Lower Chatanika State Recreation Site
Located about a 45 minute drive (Elliot Hwy) popular, campgrounds, fishing,
Salcha River State Recreation Site
Located about a 45 minute drive (Richardson Hwy) popular, fishing, camping, public use cabin.
Pinnell Mountain Trail
Located about 2 hour drive (Steese Hwy). 27 mile long trails traverses alpine ridge above tree line. Crosses tundra landscape with fantastic views. 27 miles long.
Steese National Conservation Area
Located about 3 hour drive (Steese Hwy) outstanding scenery, solitude, and outstanding recreation - backpack, camp, fish
White Mountains National Recreation Area
Located about 1 hour drive (Elliot Hwy) 1 million acres of solitude, scenery and excellent opportunities for year-round recreation - pan for gold, fish, hike and camp under Alaska's midnight sun.
