Chatanika State Recreation Areas  

Chatanika State Recreation Areas Map

Facilities
Lower Chatanika State Recreation Area features two campgrounds. Whitefish Campground, on the north side of the Chatanika River Bridge, has 12 campsites, picnic sites, a picnic shelter, latrines, drinking water and fishing access. There is also a boat ramp for people floating the Chatanika River. Upper Chatanika State Recreation Site has 25 campsites, four picnic sites, drinking water and latrines.

Fees
There is a nightly camping fee for the state recreation areas.

Accessibility
Lower Chatanika State Recreation Area is reached at Mile 11 of the Elliott Highway. Upper Chatanika State Recreation Site is farther north at Mile 39 of the Steese Highway. For more information contact the Northern Area Office of Alaska State Parks (907-451-2695; www.dnr.state.ak.us/parks/units/chatanik.htm) in Fairbanks.