Birch Lake State Recreation Site
Also known as Birch Lake SRS
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- $5 parkingAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 24 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- dnr.alaska.gov
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Birch Lake State Recreation Site is a 48-acre recreation area in Fairbanks North Star County, about 47 miles southeast of Fairbanks.
Things to do include ice fishing, winter sports, boating, fishing, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are 24 campsites across 2 camping areas (tent sites and primitive or hike-in sites). There are also cabins for rent.
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Birch Lake State Recreation Site: Parking | $5 |
| Camping | $20 |
| Boat Launch | $15 |
Official wording
Birch Lake State Recreation Site: Parking $5; Camping $20/veh; Boat Launch $15 Birch Lake State Recreation Site:
Alaska park passes
- Annual Day Use Parking Pass — $60. Day-use parking at most state parks for the calendar year (not Pillars/Eagle Rock boat launches, Arctic Valley, Eagle River Nature Center) Details
- Annual Boat Launch Pass — $150. Boat launch fees for the calendar year Details
- Disabled Veterans Camping Pass. Camping for qualifying disabled veterans Details
From the Alaska state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Reserve Alaska State Parks (reservealaskastateparks.com)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campsites Camping Limit - 15 days | 19 | RVs up to No RV size limit | — |
| Walk-in campsites Camping Limit - 15 days | 5 | RVs up to No RV size limit | — |
Camping details from the park
19 Campsites (see fee page) ♿
5 Walk-in Campsites (see fee page)
No RV size limit
Camping Limit - 15 days
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Birch Lake Cabinhttps://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspcabins/birchlakecabin.htm
Cabins (see fee page)
Ice Huts (Winter Only)
Birch Lake Cabin
Things to do
CampingFishingBoatingWinter sportsHikingIce fishingPicnicking
Boating and paddling
Boat launch (see fee page)
Fishing
The lake is popular with fishers, jet skiers, and water skiers in the summer, and with snow machines and ice fishers in the winter. There is excellent fishing all year for stocked species: rainbow trout, king and silver salmon, grayling, and arctic char. Fishing during the open water months is best from a boat. Ice fishing huts are available for rent.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Parking
Water
- Boat ramp
Camping
- Tent camping
- Primitive or backcountry camping
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
ADA Facility - Yes
19 Campsites (see fee page) ♿
Toilets - ♿
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 305.5 Richardson Highway
AK - Nearest town
- Fairbanks — about 47 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 64.3164, -146.6396
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
305.5 Richardson Highway to Birch Lake State Recreational Site sign. Park is at the end of the road
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Alaska State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Alaska DNR ArcGIS 'ASP Park Boundary' layer (OpenData/Recreational_ParkBoundary MapServer/2, refreshed daily), with unit pages from the region 'List of Units' tabs
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology