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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.
Nice and quite , close to shoping.
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!
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 :).
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.
Nice spots by the river. The Chena grill is on site which is great! The site was quiet and had picnic tables.
It’s nice of you need a place to stay. Just a parking lot nothing fancy. We got to play with some puppies people were selling which was nice.
Electric at site, water and dump stations. Bathrooms & laundry and for 1/2 the price of everywhere around. But bring bug dope!
We stopped by before the season started but would go back in a heart beat. Small playground. Rustic campsites and RV sites. Bathrooms and showers. Hosts shooting weekends and bluegrass festival
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:)
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.
This campground is closed for at least the 2021 season
This is a tight campground, but it does have the river, cabins and a restaurant close by. The campground offers wifi.
Love, love this campground! My family and I camp here every year and its always so much fun. Between the river, grassy areas, playground, day use pavilions, little walking trails (sometimes with raspberries depending on the season) and stores nearby, this campground is convenient for families. You can find a barber, banks, grocery stores, restaurants, a bars, weed stores all within walking distance of the camping area. The campground is friendly and virtually pretty safe as Fairbanks is a great community so there has never been any problems with theft.
I worked at a restaurant in close proximity and this was a great medium during the summer. I had to transport my kiddos to summer camps at the University and this was 5 minutes away! Hope to see it reopen so we can spend some time here again!
This very Alaskan campground has lots of options. You can camp at the river bed or in some sites with hookups. When we went there in mid September it was deserted. There is a gun range. This campground is on a large parcel of land so what the backroads they get bumpy. RVs should stick to the main roads.
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
This is a great lil park nice place to stop for lunch and stretch out those legs
The RV spots are great for 1 or 2 night stays, the store has most of your needs and then some.
The RV spots are well maintained and groomed, this spot was amazing and great something to add was the staff and how great they are
Totally a place to remember
Had a great time with my dog out here
Awesome little location
Laundry works quickly and effectively. Clean, warm showers and bath. Location close to town, but you feel like your in the forest. I got great Service!
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
It was pretty good, my scout troop met there for a meeting
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.
This campground is perfect for those who want to experience camping but don’t want to be in some super remote area. It’s located right on the chena river, which is great for canoeing, kayaking, and more, and is right in Fairbanks.
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