Salcha 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
- 6 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- dnr.alaska.gov
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Salcha River State Recreation Site is a 61-acre recreation area in Fairbanks North Star County, about 33 miles southeast of Fairbanks.
The park supports snowmobiling, winter sports, and fishing. On the water side, there is a boat ramp. Overnight options include 6 campsites, with tent sites. There are also cabins for rent.
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salcha River State Recreation Site: Parking | $5 |
| Camping | $20 |
| Boat Launch | $15 |
Official wording
Salcha River State Recreation Site: Parking $5; Camping $20/veh; Boat Launch $15 Salcha River 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
- Camping
- Not required
- Booking system
- Reserve Alaska State Parks (reservealaskastateparks.com)
Campsites are FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.
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 | 6 | RVs up to No RV size limit | — |
Camping details from the park
6 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
- Salcha River Cabinhttps://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspcabins/salcharivercabin.htm
Cabin (see fee page)
Salcha River Cabin
Things to do
CampingFishingWinter sportsSnowmobiling
Boating and paddling
Boat Launch
Fishing
The river has an excellent grayling fishery and a good Salmon run in July.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
Water
- Boat ramp
Camping
- Tent 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 - No
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- Mile 323.3 Richardson Highway
AK - Nearest town
- Fairbanks — about 33 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 64.4715, -146.9311
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
Located 40 miles southeast of Fairbanks at Mile 323.3 of the Richardson Highway and next to the Salcha River.
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
“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