Salcha River State Recreation Site

About

Salcha River State Recreation Site sits on 61 acres at Mile 323.3 of the Richardson Highway, approximately 40 miles southeast of Fairbanks in Interior Alaska. The campground offers 6 campsites on a first-come, first-served basis with a maximum stay of 15 days. Facilities include accessible toilets, drinking water, picnic sites, and a motorized boat launch for river access. The Salcha River is renowned for its excellent grayling fishery throughout the open water season and hosts a productive salmon run in July. The site serves both summer campers and winter recreationists, with opportunities for cross-country skiing and snowmachining up and down the frozen river. A public-use cabin is also available for those seeking more sheltered accommodations. This is a basic, no-frills state recreation site without hookups or reservations. RVs are permitted, and the site provides a convenient base for exploring the Interior Alaska wilderness and fishing the clear waters of the Salcha River.

Directions

Located at Mile 323.3 Richardson Highway, approximately 40 miles southeast of Fairbanks. The site is directly accessible from the highway.