Salcha River State Recreation Site

Overview

Brochure InfoSalcha River State Recreation Site, located at Mile 323.3 of the Richardson Highway, offers campsites, boat launch and a public use cabin.Brochure Info - OrientationThe Salcha River forms the boundary of this 61 acre park.Brochure Info - RecreationFishing and boating are the primary forms of recreation. King Salmon run up the Salcha with the peak run occurring shortly after July 4th. Grayling are also prevelant in the Salcha. The park provides access for landowner along the Salcha and Tanana Rivers.Brochure Info - Facilities and RestrictionsConcrete boat launch, toilets,picnic area, large parking area, access to river.Brochure Info - Nearby AttractionsSalcha Marine, a boat shop is next to the recreation site.Key InfoThere is a large gravel bar on the far right hand side (east) of the park. The gravel bar is a popular camping area. There is a fish tower set up on the gravel bar with a white matte across the river bottom to count salmon.Important Information for Daily EntranceDirectionSalcha River State Recreation Site, located at Mile 323.3 of the Richardson Highway. It is approximately 40 miles south of Fairbanks.Booking Window Product InfoFee Cancellation DescCancellations: Cancellations must be made at least 3 calendar days prior to arrival date for a full refund (does not include transaction/cancellation fees). Cancellations must be made through www.reserveamerica.com. You must cancel your reservations online, from your account. If you fail to cancel in a timely manner, or fail to use the facility for reasons other than the exceptions listed below, a refund is not available. Changes/Transfers: Changes/Transfers must be made 2 calendar days prior to your scheduled arrival date and incur a $3 change/transfer fee. Changes where the reservation is extended will not have an additional change fee. Refunds: Park Staff are not authorized to give cash refunds. Refunds for canceled reservations online will be made by issuing a credit to the card used for payment. Exceptions: If you were unable to use the facility due to events beyond your control, such as extreme weather/hazardous conditions (as determined by Alaska State Parks), or closure of a road, trail, or facility by the State, you may request a refund. Requests for refunds must be made within three (3) business days of the last date of your reservation to the Alaska Department of Natural Resources Public Information Center at 907-269-8400. Please provide your reservation number when you call. Extreme weather in the Northern Region is defined as Minus 30 F for the "Hunt Memorial", "North Fork", and "Chena River" Cabins; Minus 20 F for all other cabins and ice huts. In the event of a natural emergency or sudden campground/site closure, a full refund will be issued. The Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation reserves the right to make the final determination of whether a refund will be issued.