Birch Lake State Recreation Site

About

Birch Lake State Recreation Site sits on a scenic 48-acre parcel along the Richardson Highway, approximately 60 miles southeast of Fairbanks. The campground offers 17 long parking spaces suitable for motorhomes, 3 short spaces for smaller self-contained vehicles, and 5 walk-in tent camping sites. All campsites are first-come, first-served with a 15-day camping limit. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout, king and silver salmon, grayling, and arctic char, providing excellent fishing opportunities year-round. Summer visitors enjoy jet skiing and water skiing, while winter brings snow machine trails and ice fishing. Alaska State Parks rents a public use cabin and five ice huts for winter anglers. Facilities include vault toilets, a hand-pump drinking water well, fire rings, picnic tables, and trash collection. The boat launch features an ADA-accessible courtesy dock with an approximate 20-minute time limit. Winter visitors should note that the road to the lake is not plowed and requires 4-wheel-drive access. Campers should bring their own firewood, especially in winter when scavenging is limited.

Directions

Mile 305.3 Richardson Highway, approximately 60 miles southeast of Fairbanks. Turn at the Birch Lake State Recreation Site sign; the park is 0.3 miles from the highway turnoff.