Fielding Lake State Recreation Site operates from mid-June through mid-September, providing full hookups for RVs along Alaska's Richardson Highway. The entrance lacks clear signage, so campers should watch carefully for the turnoff. Sites spread out well from each other, creating less crowded conditions compared to other Alaska campgrounds.
The recreation site serves as a popular staging area for hunters and day users accessing the surrounding wilderness. Due to bear activity in the area, no trash receptacles are provided, requiring campers to pack out all waste. Full electric, water, and sewer hookups accommodate larger RVs, while the lakeside location offers fishing opportunities and access to nearby Isabell Pass, Gulkana Glacier Area for additional outdoor recreation.
Description
The Fielding Lake area is subject to high winds and blizzard conditions in the winter, so use caution and be weather aware. The elevation of the park unit is 2,973 feet, so be prepared for chilly nights, particularly in the winter. Winter ice on the lake often remains until July.
The road to the park from the Richardson Why. is not plowed during the winter. From late spring to late fall, the cabin is accessible by road. Otherwise, cabin users must park on the highway and travel 1.5 miles to the lake. Travel can be by snowmachine, dog team, skis, or snowshoe.
Cabin furnishings include plywood sleeping platforms, a kitchen counter, shelves, table and benches, wood stove, fire extinguisher, and an outdoor latrine. Firewood is not provided and can be hard to find at this cabins. Fielding Lake Cabin does not have firewood or a woodshed. For water, renters must bring their own, or purify lake water or snow.
By mid-October the 2-miles road to Fielding Lake State Recreation Area is normally snowed-in and accessible only by snowmachine, skis, snowshoes, ect.
Location
Public CampgroundFielding Lake State Recreation Site is located in Alaska
Directions
Access to Fielding Lake State Recreation Area is at Mile 200.5 on the Richardson Highway, 67 miles south of Delta Junction. Turn west on Fielding Lake Road and travel 2 miles to the recreation area.
Address
3700 Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99709
Coordinates
63.19471577 N
145.64911482 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
