Upper Chatanika River State Recreation Site
Area
Contact Information
Phone Number
907-451-2695
Website
http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspunits/northern/upchatrvsrs.htm
Stewardships
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In Partnership With
Description
The Upper Chatanika State Recreation Site, at mile 39 of the Steese Highway, is popular with highway travelers and weekend campers from Fairbanks. It has 24 campsites, four picnic sites, drinking water and latrines. There is a road to a gravel bar where visitors can camp, picnic, sunbathe, or fish. Canoes and rafters launch their boats here for an all-day-float on the Chatanika River, ending at the Lower Chatanika State Recreational Area, at mile 11 of the Elliott Highway.
Allowed Activities
Rv Camping
Boating
Fishing
Additional Information
Accessibility Description
George Parks Highway or Richardson Highway to Steese Highway. Located at milepost 39 of the Steese Hwy.