Overview
Salcha River State Recreation Site sits 40 miles from Fairbanks along the Richardson Highway, offering 6 wooded sites along the Salcha River in Alaska’s Interior. Managed by Alaska State Parks, it’s surrounded by spruce with river access, featuring vault toilets and fire rings for a spacious stay. This campground is a popular base for campers looking to fish for grayling and salmon, enjoy the riverside, or relax in a quiet setting, with Fairbanks an hour away.
Location & Access
- Location: Mile 323 Richardson Hwy, 40 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: 6 sites, suitable for tents and RVs.
Amenities & Facilities
- Restrooms: Vault toilets available.
- Water: Drinking water provided on-site.
- Additional Amenities: Each site includes a fire ring; some sites are wheelchair-accessible.
Activities & Nearby Attractions
- On-Site Activities: Fish for grayling or salmon in the Salcha River, or enjoy a campfire with river views.
- Nearby Attractions: Fairbanks, an hour northwest, offers the Museum of the North; Delta Junction, an hour southeast, provides the Alaska Highway end marker.
