Accessible by both vehicle and boat, Whitefish Campground sits along the river within State Patented lands managed by Alaska Department of Natural Resources. Sites cost $20 per night with reservations available, and the campground provides drinking water, restrooms, and picnic tables. ADA accessibility and cell service are available.
Recent campers report enjoying riverside sites with low traffic levels and ample spacing between camping areas. The Lower Chatanika State Recreation Area sits just northwest for additional river access options. Pets and alcohol are permitted throughout the campground.
Description
Whitefish campground is located just off the Elliot Highway along the shore of the Chatanika River. 8 campsites, a reservable picnic shelter, boat launch, and day use parking are accessible seasonally, along with restrooms, potable water, and refuse service. This campground is not maintained in the winter months. Overnight camping, boat launch, and daily parking fees are in effect seasonally.
Map & DirectionsWhitefish Campground is located in Alaska near Fort Wainwright
Directions
From the George Parks Hwy, this turns into the Robert Mitchell Expy, exit Steese Hwy, this will turn into the New Steese Hwy. Stay on Steese, this will turn into the Elliott Hwy. Located at milepost 11 of the Elliott Hwy. From the Richardson Hwy, exit Steese Hwy, this will turn into the New Steese Hwy. Stay on Steese, this will turn into the Elliott Hwy. Located at milepost 11 of the Elliott Hwy.
Address
Mile 11 Elliott Highway, Fairbanks, Alaska 99709
Fairbanks, AK
Coordinates
65.08489423708153 N
147.7276846363522 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
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
