Overview
Whitefish Campground & Boat Launch sits at Mile 11 of the Elliott Highway along the Chatanika River, offering 25 campsites in Alaska’s Lower Chatanika State Recreation Area near Fairbanks. Managed by Alaska State Parks, it’s surrounded by spruce with river access, featuring vault toilets and a boat launch for a quiet stay. This campground is a convenient base for campers looking to fish for grayling, launch a boat, or enjoy a picnic by the river, with Fairbanks just 30 minutes away.
Location & Access
- Location: Mile 11 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: 25 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; a boat launch and picnic shelter are available.
Activities & Nearby Attractions
- On-Site Activities: Fish for grayling or whitefish in the Chatanika River, launch a boat, or enjoy a campfire with river views.
- Nearby Attractions: Fairbanks, 30 minutes south, offers the Museum of the North and Pioneer Park; the Chatanika River provides additional boating and fishing downstream.
