Overview
Harding Lake State Recreation Area sits 44 miles from Fairbanks along the Richardson Highway, offering 90 sites plus 5 group walk-in sites along Harding Lake in Alaska’s Interior. Managed by Alaska State Parks, it’s surrounded by spruce with lake access, featuring vault toilets, a playground, and a boat launch for a lively stay. This campground is a popular base for campers looking to fish for trout, boat or swim, or enjoy the area’s recreational vibe, with Fairbanks and Delta Junction an hour away.
Location & Access
- Location: Mile 321.4 Richardson Hwy, 44 miles from Fairbanks, Alaska.
- Access: Reachable via a short turnoff from the paved Richardson Highway; it’s about a 1-hour drive southeast from Fairbanks or 1 hour northwest from Delta Junction.
- Seasonal Accessibility: Open May through September, typical for Alaska State Parks.
Campsite Details
- Number of Sites: 90 sites, suitable for tents and RVs, plus 5 group walk-in sites.
Amenities & Facilities
- Restrooms: Vault toilets available.
- Water: Drinking water provided on-site.
- Additional Amenities: Each site includes a fire ring; a boat launch, playground, and dump station are available; some sites are wheelchair-accessible.
Activities & Nearby Attractions
- On-Site Activities: Fish for trout, Arctic char, or burbot in Harding Lake, boat or swim, hike short trails, or enjoy a campfire by the water.
- Nearby Attractions: Fairbanks, an hour northwest, offers the Museum of the North; Delta Junction, an hour southeast, provides the Alaska Highway end marker.
