Accessible via College Road, Tanana Valley Campground provides 45 sites with electric and water hookups for RVs up to 35 feet. The campground operates seasonally from mid-May through mid-September and accepts reservations, making it a reliable base for exploring Interior Alaska. Sites include both RV spots with full hookups and tent areas, with a dump station and laundry facilities available on-site.

Located adjacent to the Tanana Valley State Fairgrounds, the campground experiences varying noise levels depending on scheduled events. During fair season and rodeos, music and activities from next door create a lively atmosphere that some campers appreciate as free entertainment. The proximity means easy access to fairground facilities when events aren't running, though campers seeking complete quiet may want to consider timing their stay around the event calendar.

The campground sits close enough to Fairbanks for convenient access to stores and restaurants, yet maintains a wooded setting with mature trees throughout the property. Reviewers consistently mention the cleanliness of facilities, including the shower house and restrooms. "Electric at site, water and dump stations," notes [Bradee A.](https://thedyrt.com/camping/alaska/tanana-valley-campground/reviews/141734), highlighting the practical amenities that draw many visitors.

Sites vary in privacy and positioning, with some located closer to College Road than others. The campground host assists with site selection and relocations when needed. For those exploring the broader region, [places to camp near Fairbanks](https://thedyrt.com/camping/alaska/near/fairbanks) offer additional options for extended stays in the area.

Tanana Valley Campground

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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

Been here before will come again

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! 

Great place and Great Service

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

Cheap and nice

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.

Eclectic 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 :).


Convenient campground 

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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Friendly and very helpful park staff

This was one, if not the only, campsite in Fairbanks that we saw. The park map was confusing and the first site we picked ended up being sketchy. The first site was right along the road inside the camp and a intoxicated man wandered in and sat down in the camp next to us. We spoke to the camp host and we were able to move to a more secluded area, thankfully. He (camp host) was great and friendly. Camp price for a tent was $30 (another reason we didnt want to stay here). Got to do laundry, though, so that was a plus.
If you are a woman camping alone, please do not stay in the t40-t45 area of the map. Wanderers from College Road will stay there. We moved to the 35c-38c area and we felt better there. 

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