Overview
Chena Hot Spring Resort sits at the end of Chena Hot Springs Road, offering 24 sites in Alaska’s Interior, 60 miles east of Fairbanks. Privately managed, it’s surrounded by spruce forest near the Chena River, featuring showers, laundry, a restaurant, and access to the resort’s famous hot springs for a uniquely relaxing stay. This campground is a cozy base for campers looking to fish the river, hike nearby trails, or soak in mineral-rich pools, with Fairbanks’ urban attractions an hour away.
Location & Access
- Location: End of Chena Hot Springs Road, near Fairbanks, Alaska (admin address: PO Box 58740, Fairbanks, AK 99711).
- Access: Reachable via paved Chena Hot Springs Road; it’s about a 1-hour drive east from Fairbanks.
- Seasonal Accessibility: Open year-round, with summer camping from May to September.
Campsite Details
- Number of Sites: 24 sites, suitable for tents and RVs.
Amenities & Facilities
- Restrooms: Flush toilets and showers available.
- Water: Drinking water provided on-site.
- Additional Amenities: Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring; laundry, Wi-Fi, telephone, a restaurant, and a dump station are available; hot springs access is a resort perk.
Activities & Nearby Attractions
- On-Site Activities: Soak in the hot springs, fish for grayling in the Chena River, hike trails like the Angel Rocks Trail, or enjoy a campfire in the woods.
- Nearby Attractions: Fairbanks, an hour west, offers the Museum of the North and Riverboat Discovery; the Chena River State Recreation Area, along the route, provides additional hiking and fishing.
