The Lower Chatanika State Recreation Area encompasses approximately 400 acres at mile 10.5 of the Elliot Highway. Developed sites within the recreation area include Olnes Pond and Whitefish campgrounds.
Location: The Chatanika River winds through the recreation area. The park is the take out point for an all day float trip from Upper Chatanika State Recreation Site at mile 39 Steese Highway.
Recreation: The Lower Chatanika recreation area provides access to the Chatanika River and an abundance of recreational opportunities including: Camping, Fishing, Picnicking, Hiking, Berry Picking, Boating/Floating, ATV/Snowmachining, Ice Fishing, Dog Sledding, Night Sky Viewing, and Cross Country skiing to name a few.
From the George Parks Hwy, this turns into the Robert Mitchell Expy, exit Steese Hwy, this will turn into the New Steese Hwy. Stay on Steese, this will turn into the Elliott Hwy. Located at milepost 11 of the Elliott Hwy. From the Richardson Hwy, exit Steese Hwy, this will turn into the New Steese Hwy. Stay on Steese, this will turn into the Elliott Hwy. Located at milepost 11 of the Elliott Hwy.
ATV's are not allowed on roads or highways. A maximum speed limit of 10 miles per hour for ATV's in the campground. Quiet hours are from 11:00pm to 6:00am. No ATV riding allowed during quiet hours.
Campsites, picnic shelter, boat launch, atv trails, restrooms, water, and trash service are some of the ammenities found at Lower Chatanika State Recreation Area.
Non-Peak Primitive Site $10.00 Non-Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00 Non-Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00 Non-Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00 Peak Primitive Site $10-$12 Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00-$24.00 Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00-$21.00 Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00-$23.00
Phone: (907)451-2695
Address: 3700 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709
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