State Recreation Area · Alaska
Chena River State Recreation Site
- Location
- Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
- Nearest town
- 1.2 miles south of College
- Type
- State Recreation Area
About Chena River State Recreation Site
The Chena River runs alongside this recreation site, offering access to its waters for those passing through the area. Located near Fairbanks, Alaska's largest interior city and a metropolitan hub north of the Arctic Circle corridor, the site sits within a region shaped by the borough's northern geography. Visitors find a stretch of riverfront land set apart from the urban population centers of the borough, offering a quieter contrast to the region's status as the second most populous metro area in the state.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
Chena River State Recreation Site is in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, 1.2 miles south of College. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.
State parks near Chena River State Recreation Site
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Towns near Chena River State Recreation Site
Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.