Recreation Areas Close to Fairbanks....
Want to explore Interior Alaska? Here are some ideas
Many well off the beaten path, others are more popular with locals.
Birch Lake State Recreation Site
about a 1 hour drive (Richardson Hwy) from Fairbanks campsites with a lakeside beach. Popular
Chena River State Recreation Area
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 Junction Area State Parks
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
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
about a 45 minute drive (Steese Hwy) Trails, fishing, boating camping. Pristine interior Alaska wilderness
The Lower Chatanika State Recreation Site
about a 45 minute drive (Elliot Hwy) popular, camgrounds, fishing,
Salcha River State Recreation Site
about a 45 minute drive (Richardson Hwy) popular, fishing, camping, public use cabin.
Pinnell Mountain Trail
about 2 hour drive (Steese Hwy). 27 mile long trails traverses alpine ridge above tree line. Crosses tundra lanscape with fantastic views. 27 miles long.
Steese National Conservation Area
about 3 hour drive (Steese Hwy) outstanding scenery, solitude, and outstanding recreation - backpack, camp, fish
White Mountains National Recreation Area
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.
