Upper Chatanika State Recreation Area

About Upper Chatanika State Recreation Area

Set in the Fairbanks area of Alaska, Upper Chatanika State Recreation Area operates as a campground. Fairbanks is the closest town, making it the natural stop for groceries and propane before check-in. It is operated by State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources.

Reported amenities include water hookups, drinking water, tents allowed, and rvs allowed. The park lists 24 sites. Current rates, site availability, and rules are published on the park's website at dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspunits/northern/upchatrvsrs.htm.

Upper Chatanika State Recreation Area is part of the camping landscape of the West, where boondocking on public land and full-service resorts sit within a few miles of each other. State park campgrounds offer some of the best-value camping in the country: scenic settings, generous sites, and ranger programs, usually for a fraction of private park rates. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your approach, and confirm site lengths if you are towing or driving a large rig.