Best RV Parks & Resorts near Badger, AK

Recent RV Reviews near Badger, Alaska

85 Reviews of 25 Badger Campgrounds

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  Tanya B.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 6, 2020

  Rivers Edge RV Park & Campground

  River spots are worth the $$

  This RV park sits right on the banks of the Chena River.  They are open ‪June 15 through October 15.‬  The river spots are a little extra a night but well worth it.  With full hook ups, and RV wash, shower facilities, and a gift shop this is a great place to RV.  There are also lodging and tent camping options.  Super hook ups are $64.95, Full $59.95, Basic $54.95, Tent sites $34.95 all offer showers, subject to change as this new world we live in evolves.  It is always worth it to reserve your site online before you get there.   Cell Service: yes Internet: yes 2020 Cost: $64.95-$34.95 Distance from Anchorage: 365 miles Best sites: Along the River Bug Factor (1 minimal to 10 too many to enjoy): 5

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  Shadara W.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 12, 2019

  Rivers Edge RV Park & Campground

  Convenient for Fairbanks Fun

  Whereas the campground map may make these sites look tight we were pleasantly surprised to find most of them had trees and brush separating each site. On-site laundry and showers this makes for a great longer-term spot. Located right along the Chena River this RV Resort has a gift shop for when you need a candy fix or warmer swearer and the availability to book direct for Riverboat Discovery, historic Fairbanks tour, and gold dredge 8 tours. They also offer shuttle service for both the historic tour and Riverboat discovery. Restaurant located right next door is also part of the River's Edge family has wonderful food and riverside deck.

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  Bradee A.

  Ranger

  

  May. 24, 2022

  Fairbanks / Chena River KOA

  Awesome

  Beautiful RV park, clean bathrooms, right on the river and super helpful staff. Most sites are pull through

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  Shari G.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 12, 2022

  Chena Hot Springs Resort

  Forest Camping + Hot Springs = Heaven!

  Chena Hot Springs offers a full resort experience with hotel rooms, cabins, restaurants, and a host of activities including soaking in the infamous hot pools. It also offers camping with and without electrical hook-ups in either creek side privacy or open lot RV parking. It is a world-famous destination with shuttle buses to and from Fairbanks daily. You will meet people from all over the world. 

  Camping and soaking are charged separately, as are any extra experiences like the Ice Museum (glad I did it, not sure I would again).  Vault toilets, rubbish and recycling bins, and potable water are all available in the campsite, flush toilets and showers are a part of the pool/hot springs facility. Hiking, biking, boating and fishing are all available close by in addition to the experiences offered by the resort. 

  The nearest services for groceries are about 45 miles back down the road toward Fairbanks, or North Pole, AK. We camped in the primitive area, which was lovely, forested and right along the creek, but the opportunity for solar power collection was limited by the trees, so plan ahead.  We parked in the main lot for awhile to recharge, then took our rig back into the campground.  Worked well!

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  Kerry B.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 19, 2024

  Pioneer Park

  convenient and low cost stay in Fairbanks

  We stayed here in a 40' 5th wheel. We parked in the west row along the trees. This was a good spot, but the sun goes behing the trees about 5 in summer, if you are looking for solar charging. We noted that the parking rules are pretty loose as to where you stay. If the RV spots are full, we saw several just pick a spot in the regular lot.  If you keep a clean area you may be able to stay more than 5 days, we did.  The water spigot is on the south side of lot near the turn in. The trash cans can get full quick.  The pay stand is on the north side of lot near the first entrance to Pioneer Park, by the small shack. No out of state checks. You can also pay in the office inside the park during business hours. 

    It can be noisy at times because of the close intersection. Some generators are LOUD and one guy ran his about 12 hours a day. I would think an extra battery would be cheaper than all that fuel. 

    It is a very busy place with the park and Alaska Bake activity. Lots of cars and the lot gets pretty full with that sometimes.

    Free dump and water fill at the Sourdough gas station located at Van Horn and Lathrop streets just a few miles south, with easy rig access. 

    We would stay again if we ever go back to Fairbanks.

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  Kristi D.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 2, 2023

  Tanana Valley Campground

  Convenient campground

  I was concerned when I first looked at reviews when I booked this campground. It seemed to be split 50/50. Some would stay here again and some wouldnt. The KOA resort people probably wouldn't. I feel like you get what you pay for here. It was super convenient to stores/restaurants in Fairbanks.

  The fairgrounds is right next door so I can see that when events take place it could be loud and bring in all sorts of people (could lead to people drinking and stealing). I saw some people mention airport noise with planes flying over, but I didn't notice the noise at all.

  It's a small campground so close to your neighbors but it's in a big town. You are still in the woods. They had firewood available to purchase, a dump station, electric hookups, laundry (cheap - $2 each machine) and showers/bathrooms aren't beautiful but the showers clean and I got a nice lot shower and I hadn't had a good shower in a while! Quick RV wash offs aren't the same as a nice long hot shower. I would stay here again, oh and spot was level :).

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  Melinda S.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 18, 2018

  Cripple Creek Campground

  Lovely little BLM campground

  The BLM has some of the nicest campgrounds in Alaska, and this one is no exception. There are 12 sites with plenty of space between, although they're small for large RVs and trailers (it was perfect for my teardrop trailer). The sites are not directly on the Chatanika River, but you can hear the river running in the background and there is a trail that runs along the riverbank between the campground and the day use area. There are a few walk-in tent sites between the main campground and the river, as well.

  Like other BLM facilities it's cleaned and well-maintained, and there are signs up showing local wildlife. Each camping spot has a fire pit and picnic table, and there is a pump to get untreated water near campsite 7. Because it's only about an hour from Fairbanks it doesn't get much traffic from people passing through, although it can get busy during hunting season.

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  Ashley F.

  Legend

  

  Jan. 12, 2023

  Why Knot Sleep Here

  Flat spaces, peace and quiet, close to Chena Hot Springs!

  Ashley here with The Dyrt. I'd like to extend a warm welcome to your host, Ray. Camping is offered on a flat area, perfect for your tent or RV. There are no hook-ups, so be prepared to have all that you need. Enjoy the peace and calm of this little slice of heaven. We're so excited to have them on The Dyrt!

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  Samantha M.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 15, 2020

  Harding Lake State Recreation Area

  Mosquitoville

  This was a nice campground with a friendly couple hosting. The spaces were spaced out with privacy trees. I think we scored one of the best spots number 11. The mosquitoes were unbearable outside and in 73 degree weather you needed to be completely covered. The water was so high that the only water play area was the boat launch area. The kids still had a great time but I would check the water level before coming back. There is a dump station, water, and plenty of bathrooms throughout the campground. It is a party campground for water activities so expect noise well after 2am. There are no electric hookups. The closest store is about 10 minutes down the road and has your basic essentials. There are other lakes to visit within an hour radius which makes this a fun location. There is a baseball/soccer field on site which was a lot of fun for the children to run off so energy and it wasn’t very buggy. The water pump was turned off due to Covid19. There’s a water toys rental by the boat launch that offers paddle boats, canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards $25/2 hours or $35 for all day. They are only open Friday-Sunday or by appointment.

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  Tanya B.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 21, 2020

  Tanana Valley Campground

  Been here before will come again

  When in Fairbanks this is my families go to spot. There is often stuff going on here so be prepared for music. When we were here in July the Rodeo was going on so there was loud music the whole day. Saved us having to run our radio. But if you just want quiet you may want to look at a different place. The cost is not back and you have all the things you need within driving distance. You can reserve sites which is nice especially if you are traveling some distance and just want to pull in and sleep.

  Cell Service: Yes Internet: Yes 2020 Cost: $30 electric hook up Distance from Anchorage: 365 miles Bug Factor (1 minimal to 10 too many to enjoy): 8

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  anna C.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 13, 2018

  Ophir Creek Campground — White Mountains National Recreation Area

  Labor Day tradition

  We camp here every fall. The drive from FAIRBANKS is absolutely gorgeous, especially when you turn off at Davidson Ditch to drive into Ophir Creek Campground. There are great hikes on the way to the campground and when you drive in almost all of the spots have water in their “backyard” since the sites are usually situated on a bend near the creek. There is usually a good mix of RV’s, trailers, and tents. The grounds are kept up nicely and it’s usually pretty quiet.

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  Andrew V.

  Traveler

  

  May. 23, 2023

  Harding Lake State Recreation Area

  Fantastic and Clean Campground, Great for Kids

  Harding Lake State Recreation Area is a shady and scenic site about twenty minutes from North Pole. The lesser-known and elder cousin of the many water-themed state recreation areas that trace the Richardson Highway from Fairbanks to Delta Junction.

  This large and accommodating campground boasts a boat launch into Harding Lake, a baseball field, a large group recreation area near the water, a self-guided nature trail, a trailer dump site, and unpotable bulk water--along with various bathrooms with trash receptacles. 

  Our family of 5 tent camped in May and had a fantastic weekend. The sandlot-reminiscent baseball field was a rare and magical find that suited our family's wiffleball addiction perfectly. It's like wandering through a moss grove and emerging into a boreal. baseball field. A subarctic Field of Dreams. I also hit two first-pitch homeruns off my 9 and 5 year old--which may or not be related to the magic of this field--but I choose to believe.

  The spacious and thoughtfully-designed campground certainly feels beyond its prime--old, unserviceable water pumps (perhaps not yet operable for the season); aspen saplings dotting the baseball infield; and many downed spruces over the nature trail. The posted maps are a little outdated. However, the campground boasted some of the cleanest bathrooms I've ever seen, anywhere-with a very friendly on-site host who came by to chat and kept the facilities in pristine condition.  The camping spots are well-placed along the loop to allow for varying degrees of privacy between sites.

  Mosquitoes are everywhere in springtime Alaska--please let me know when you find a campground in a birch forest without them. That said, bring all the bug repellant and preventative measures you can muster. I was swarmed by a biblical cloud of man-eating Culicidae when we first pulled in--but they soon dispersed and only became annoying for intermittent periods. 

  Overall this was a magnificent campground, quiet and clean, with plenty for the kids to do. Fantastic and memorable experience.

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  Melinda S.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 12, 2023

  Ophir Creek Campground — White Mountains National Recreation Area

  Beautiful little campground, lightly used

  I stayed there for a couple of weekdays in mid-July, and was had the place largely to myself except for a fairly substantial porcupine that wandered through one morning.  The spots are well-spaced but most of them are pretty shallow, and not suitable for larger rigs or trailers.  I did see one large class C using the group camping area, which is basically a large parking lot with an outhouse and trash bin.  But, because many of the spots aren't great they look like they're not getting a lot of use (overgrown).  Still, the good spots are great and the campground is as tidy and well-kept as we've come to expect from BLM Alaska campgrounds.  Easy creek access!

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  Tanya B.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 1, 2020

  Lower Chatanika State Recreation Area

  Amazing little campground

  Love how well maintained this campground was even during the pandemic. We came at the end of the season but I am sure this campground gets plenty of use during the peak season. This is one worth coming back to. There are a number of larger parking spots and a great place to bring your kayak. Lots of ATV trails.

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  Aaron B.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 2, 2023

  Tanana Valley Campground

  Eclectic campground.

  Parked a 37 foot trailer in a 30 spot next to the office. Not a quiet campground but it isn’t bad. This was 50 amp spot for $45/night. Restroom/showers not modern but adequate.

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  Samantha M.

  Ranger

  

  May. 30, 2020

  Lower Chatanika State Recreation Area

  Well maintained, great ATV trails

  My first thought when we drove into the campground was wow, this is nicely maintained. We had just stayed at Whitefish Campground about 2 miles away and driving into Olnes Pond Campground was beautiful. The electronic option to pay here is the first time I’ve seen that in Alaska. The pond is stocked with rainbow trout but we were a little too early in the season on this visit May 29, 2020. There a nicely sized pond in the middle of the campground and the camping sites are situated around the entire pond. There were day visitors who brought paddle boards and kayaks to enjoy the weather on the pond. People say you can swim in this pond put be weary of duck/swimmers itch. There are picnic tables, bathrooms, trash cans, and lots of grassy area to just enjoy a day visit. This seemed more as a party spot sort of camping oppose to enjoy the view and relax so be ready to hear ATVs and friendly conversations late at night. I would definitely come back with a kayak and fishing pole once the pond is stocked for the children to enjoy a relaxing day on the pond.

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  Connor D.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 17, 2021

  Rosehip Campground

  Quiet and spacious

  While there may not be a large number of site, if you get a site you will have lots of space. We were able to fit a 26' travel trailer plus the truck and not be in the road. 1/2 mile walk down to the river and several nature trails

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  Erica C.

  Guide

  

  May. 29, 2024

  Tanana Valley Campground

  Camp in Fairbanks

  This is a great location, right in Fairbanks by the fairgrounds. Don’t book site 28 or 27 as you will end up camping in a parking lot. Also, the bathrooms are closed for the season so to take a shower, we had to walk through a dog show in the fairgrounds to get ourselves clean. Laundry is good!

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  Bradee A.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 14, 2022

  Tanana Valley Campground

  Cheap and nice

  Electric at site, water and dump stations. Bathrooms & laundry and for 1/2 the price of everywhere around. But bring bug dope!

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  Elizabeth G.

  Legend

  

  Mar. 28, 2022

  Pioneer Park

  Nice spot to crash for the night

  Visited in March 2022.

  Pioneer park is really just a parking lot. No bathrooms, electricity, or reservations.

  They keep it plowed in the winter so we stopped here for a night. There’s a McDonald’s literally a block away you can use for restrooms and morning coffee/breakfast:)

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  Kevin H.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 19, 2024

  Pioneer Park

  Level parking lot, access to Pioneer Park

  Great location. Level. Water available. Stopped to restock after Denali visit. Pioneer Park also has some food vendors - had me done tacos

  Next to fairly busy road - quietens down overnight, but not completely

  5 day limit

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  Samantha F.

  Guide

  

  Dec. 26, 2022

  Chena Hot Springs Resort

  Rustic Cabin Winter Getaway

  We came here a month ago in November for a last minute winter getaway. We rented the Forget-me-Not cabin. It’s a dry cabin with an outhouse, but it does have electricity and a DVD player. Just make sure you bring your own DVDs if you plan to use it.

  The cabin itself was very rustic and outdated, but a great size for two couples. The provided toaster caught on fire as soon as we turned it on. We told the front desk and they didn’t seem surprised.

  Obviously the Hot Springs was the main attraction. It was AMAZING! Definitely a must see. Their restaurant was really good too. No cell service, but WIFI in the main lodge.

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  Michael H.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 26, 2021

  Pioneer Park

  Awesome park

  The camping is just a parking lot. It’s 12 bucks a night, which in Alaska in the summer in a city is cheap. The park is like an old time amusement park without rides. It is really cool though. There is a Salmon Bake restaurant that seems very popular. We stopped in for an adult refreshment and they are very dog friendly.

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  Kela W.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 19, 2021

  Chena Lake Recreation Area

  Beautiful campground

  This is the 1st campground my family and I stayed at Alaska. The Chena Lake is great! The beach area is great fun for all with grassy and sandy areas. There is a bunch of trails to hike around, paved biking trails, a basketball court, volleyball courts and of course a playground. There are some really cool camping spots along the river as well. Highly recommend to families!

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  Kristi D.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 3, 2023

  Chena Hot Springs Resort

  Awesome spot

  Awesome to be able to camp at the resort with easy access to the Hot Springs. Dry camping no amenities except a outdoor bathroom. River behind the spots though, spots close together and close to camping. Level spots but wet from rain. Puddles etc....no internet. You got 10 free minutes by the lodge but then you are prompter to start paying. Did get to see the Northern lights so that was a bonus. Missed the ice museum as it said closed for maintenance on the website and when we got there is appeared you could get in by tours. It was too late by that time.

  Hot springs are nice but it was chaos! Line to get in and the locker rooms are a nightmare. The springs had a lot of people in them but it wasn't terrible and you could still relax.

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  anna C.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 21, 2018

  River Park Campground

  Beautiful, quiet campground!

  We camped here just this past week and it was wonderful. There are a variety of campsites, some large enough to accommodate an RV, as well as well-maintained restrooms, well-water, a dumpster, and every site had a picnic table and fire pit with grate. Some of the campsites are on the river and some are across the street from it, but there is access to the Clearwater river from the day use area for all visitors. The campsite is still close to town if you need supplies, about a 20 minute drive. This is now one of my favorite sites in the state. A quiet, beautiful spot to camp, engage in water sports, and fish.

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  Dave G.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 7, 2018

  River Park Campground

  Only Issue was the mosquitoes; nothing but solace

  Campground Review:

  This was the first two nights of our 8 night Alaska trip. The campground is called Rosehip, but it's apart of the Chena River State Recreation Area. We arrived late (midnight) and were surprised that even a week before July 4th, that there were only 3 other campers at the campground (all RV's). The wooded areas are composed of mostly white birch which we took its bark when we saw downed trees. Birch bark is great for starting fires. The pit toilets are maintained and do not smell. For water, there are several pumps that you have operate yourself, but our only issue with it was the color of the water, which comes out a little yellow/orange. For two days, we used this site as a base camp to venture out to hiking (Angels Rock) and to Chena Hot Springs, which is about an hour away. Both are worth it. No encounters with wildlife except for the mosquitoes. This site is your typical state run facility and was clean, equipped, and cheap.

  Product Review:

  As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get to test products. At Chena River State Recreation Area, I tested gear from Snapbuds.

  The Snapbuds are magnetized clips that, when attached to your headphones, aim to make it easier to coil the headphones up and make them tangle-free. I give the Snapbuds a 2/5 for a couple of reasons:

  1. The instructions were a little difficult to follow; it took me awhile to realize that there are two versions of the Snapbuds, but the instructions include both, and I only had the one kind.
  2. When I attached the snapbuds to the headphones in the locations that were specified, I tried to clip the snapbuds together, but several of the clips wouldn't close; the tiny plastic wings that help close it permanently, would easily bend the other way, making it impossible to secure the clip. Out of the ten clips that come in one package, I could only attach 6. (see picture below)
  3. After attaching as many of the clips that didn't break, I tested out the tangle-freeness of the product. I found that after attaching the buds together via their magnets, that the headphones still weren't effectively secured with the buds attached (see last picture).

  I understand how this product works and in some cases, why it's needed, but the Snapbuds were shipped to me with the white Apple headphones. I've been using these headphones for several years now and really haven't had them tangle, even if I bunch them up in my hand and stuff them in my pocket. Perhaps the Snapbuds would be more effective on non-Apple headphones?