Chena River State Recreation Site
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- $5 parkingAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- dnr.alaska.gov
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Fairbanks North Star County, about 5 miles west of Fairbanks, Chena River State Recreation Site covers about 27 acres.
Popular activities here are fishing, hiking, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Chena Pump State Recreation Site: Parking | $5 |
Official wording
Chena Pump State Recreation Site: Parking $5 Chena River State Recreation Area: Chena River State Recreation Area:
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.
Things to do
FishingHikingPicnicking
Trails
Facilities include picnic sites along the river, Sani-Cans, boat launch, and river-side walking trails.
Boating and paddling
Boat launch (See fee page)
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
Water
- Boat ramp
✓ 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 Water - ♿ Picnic sites (30) - ♿ Picnic shelters - ♿
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 3530 Geraghty Ave, Fairbanks, AK
AK - Nearest town
- Fairbanks — about 5 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 64.8395, -147.8086
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
Fairbanks Int. Airport along Airport Way turn left (north) onto Washington Drive then left on Geraghty Ave. The park is along the river on the right.
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. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology