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Chena River State Recreation Area

United States

Overview

Brochure InfoLying twenty-six miles east of Fairbanks, the Chena River State Recreation Area encompasses more than a quarter-million acres of rolling hills and river country of Interior Alaska. Chena River State Recreation Area is a park for all seasons. Are you interested in a day of hiking and rock-climbing at Granite Tors? Or would you prefer to harness up the dog team and escape into the snowy horizon, or perhaps ride a 4-wheeler along a forest trail? With 397 square miles of forests, rivers, and alpine tundra, the recreation area has something to offer everyone. The variety of activities draws more than 150,000 people to the Chena River State Recreation Area every year.Brochure Info - OrientationThe recreation area offers natural attractions and recreational opportunities of regional significance. Such features as the Granite Tors, Angel Rocks, Chena Dome, Chena River fishery, boating, trails and public use cabin system offer destination points for residents and travelers alike.Brochure Info - RecreationThe park follows the Chena River, a clear flowing, class I-II river ideal for kayaking, canoeing, or fishing for abundant arctic grayling. Chena Hot Springs Road parallels the river, providing boaters and anglers many entry and exit points from which to choose. Wildlife is abundant in the Chena River Recreation Area. Visitors frequently find moose munching in the beaver ponds and sloughs along Chena Hot Springs Road. Black and grizzly bears also inhabit the area, though they are seldom seen. Grizzly bears have been spotted by backcountry hikers in alpine areas and along the river. Black bears are found in areas with abundant vegetation. Dipping the hook for grayling can be an invigorating experience in the summer. In addition to the river, three small ponds have been stocked at mileposts 30, 45.5 and 47.9. The river is catch and release only, but fish caught in the gravel ponds may be kept.Brochure Info - Facilities and RestrictionsCampgrounds in the area can accommodate all sorts of outdoor enthusiasts, from tent campers to those with deluxe recreational vehicles. Three developed campgrounds exist in the recreation area: Rosehip Campground at milepost 27 Chena Hot Springs Road, Tors Trail Campground at milepost 39, and Red Squirrel Campground and Picnic Area at milepost 43.Brochure Info - Nearby AttractionsAt the end of the Chena Hot Springs Road, mile 56, lies Chena Hot Springs Resort.Key InfoAttention: Seasonal Trail Restrictions are in place for the Chena River State Recreation Area. All trails are closed except for foot traffic in CRSRA starting April 18th. Multiple use trails will reopen May 26th. Campgrounds within Chena River SRA are FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED and campsites are not reservable. Only cabins and shelters are reservable online. Please be aware that it's everyone's responsibility to help maintain Alaska State Parks facilities. By reserving our facilities, you are agreeing to clean up after yourself so that the facility is ready for the next user.Important Information for Daily EntranceDirectionThe Chena State Recreation Area is northeast of Fairbanks. Take the Steese Highway north towards Fox. Five miles north of Fairbanks turn onto the Chena Hot Springs Road exit and travel east towards Chena Hot Springs Resort. The recreation area starts at mile 26 and ends at mile 50.5.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 48 hours 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.

Campgrounds inside Chena River State Recreation Area

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