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Lower Chatanika River State Recreation Area

Fairbanks, AK

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  • Address:Fairbanks, AK
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Olnes Pond and Whitefish campgrounds are some of the sites that have been developed by the Lower Chatanika recreation area.

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Amenities

Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

Within ~30 miles

Trails near Lower Chatanika River State Recreation Area

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Pipeline North

Pipeline North

Alaska

4.3 mi
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Skyline Ridge Park Secret Trail

Skyline Ridge Park Secret Trail

Alaska

1.8 mi
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Skyline Ridge Park After Hours Trail

Skyline Ridge Park After Hours Trail

Alaska

2.8 mi
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Cranberry Ridge Primary Loop

Cranberry Ridge Primary Loop

Alaska

4.0 mi
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Skyline Ridge Trail

Skyline Ridge Trail

Alaska

2.6 mi
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Summit Trail to Wickersham Dome

Summit Trail to Wickersham Dome

Alaska

7.0 mi
TrailDifficulty: Difficult

Hunt context

Hunting units around this campground

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Alaska hunting page

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Whitefish Campground

Whitefish Campground

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Ski Loop Trail

Ski Loop Trail

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Wickersham Creek Trail Shelter

Wickersham Creek Trail Shelter

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Elliott Highway Pulloff Loop- Dispersed Camping

Elliott Highway Pulloff Loop- Dispersed Camping

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Summit Trail Shelter

Summit Trail Shelter

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