Salcha is located at the mouth of the Salcha River, 33 miles southeast of Fairbanks on the Richardson Highway and the access point to Salcha River State Recreation Site. In the summer the 61-acre recreation site provides anglers access to Salcha River fished for king and chum salmon as well as Arctic grayling, sheefish and northern pike. Winder activities include snowmaching up or down the river (when frozen ) and cross country skiing. Food, gas and lodging are available.