Fishing the Chena River or watching the current from a riverside site are among the main draws at Rivers Edge RV Park & Campground, which sits directly on the river's banks in Fairbanks. River-facing sites carry a small premium over standard spots, but multiple campers single them out as worth the extra cost. The campground runs from late May through mid-September, giving anglers and paddlers a solid seasonal window along this stretch of water.
Full hookups, water and sewer connections, showers, on-site laundry, and WiFi cover the practical needs for longer stays. Sites are separated by trees and brush in many areas, though the layout does run tight, and some visitors have noted crowded conditions, unmowed lots, and sites where neighboring sewer connections sit close to picnic tables. Cell service is generally available. The campground also connects guests to local tours, including Riverboat Discovery and Gold Dredge 8, with shuttle service and booking available on-site. A restaurant with a riverside deck operates adjacent to the property.
"The river spots are a little extra a night but well worth it," notes Tanya B., who also flagged that online reservations are recommended before arrival. Nearby, Chena River State Rec Site provides a public alternative along the same waterway, and those weighing options across the region can browse campgrounds near Fairbanks for comparison. Book ahead, especially for riverside spots, as those fill first.
Description
Imagine that at the end of a long day you find a place where you can rest and relax, a place where the quiet sound of a flowing river joins with the rustling birch leaves, and a place where flowers bloom under the midnight sun as the beauty of Alaska surrounds you. You must be at the River’s Edge RV Park, located on the banks of the Chena River in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Acclaimed as one of Alaska’s premier RV Parks, the River’s Edge Resort RV Park features 157 sites, wide pull-throughs, and full and basic hook-ups. All you have to do is pull into your spacious site, sit back and relax. We’ll take care of the rest. Our goal is to provide you with an RV Park experience you will long remember.
Map & DirectionsRivers Edge RV Park & Campground is located in Alaska near Fairbanks
Directions
From jct Richardson Hwy 2 & Parks Hwy 3 (downtown Fairbanks): Go 4-1/4 mi W on Parks Hwy 3, then 3/4 mi E on Airport Wy, then 100 feet N on Sportsman Wy, then 1/2 mi W on Boat St.
Address
4140 Boat St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Coordinates
64.83953536 N
147.83641667 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 7/6/26
AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 9 usersLast on 7/6/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 7/6/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 9 usersLast on 7/6/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- RV Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
