Overview
Olnes Pond Access & Campsites sits near Mile 10.5 of the Elliott Highway along Olnes Pond, offering a handful of wooded and grassy sites in Alaska’s Interior near Fairbanks. Managed by Alaska State Parks, it’s surrounded by spruce with pond access, featuring vault toilets for a simple stay. This campground is a peaceful base for campers looking to fish for trout, swim, or pick blueberries along the pond’s path, with Fairbanks’ amenities just 30 minutes away.
Location & Access
- Location: Near Mile 10.5 Elliott Hwy, near Fairbanks, Alaska.
- Access: Reachable via a short turnoff from the paved Elliott Highway; it’s about a 30-minute drive north from Fairbanks.
- Seasonal Accessibility: Open May through September, typical for Alaska State Parks.
Campsite Details
- Number of Sites: 15 Campsites, suitable for tents and RVs.
Amenities & Facilities
- Restrooms: Vault toilets available.
- Water: No water provided—bring your own or filter from the pond.
- Additional Amenities: Each site includes a fire ring.
Activities & Nearby Attractions
- On-Site Activities: Fish for trout in Olnes Pond, swim on warm days, pick blueberries or cranberries along the path, or enjoy a campfire by the water.
- Nearby Attractions: Fairbanks, 30 minutes south, offers the Museum of the North and Chena Hot Springs; the Chatanika River, nearby, provides additional fishing.
