Cabin Descriptions - Northern Area
Chena
River State Recreation Area, near Fairbanks 
Twin
Bears Camp in Chena River SRA
Salcha
River State Recreation Site, near Fairbanks Birch
Lake State Recreation Area, near Fairbanks Quartz
Lake State Recreation Area, near Delta Junction Fielding
Lake State Recreation Area, near Delta Junction
Chena River State Recreation Area (near Fairbanks)
The Chena River State Recreation Area is located 26 miles east of Fairbanks
in the hills of the upper Chena Valley. Its 254,000 acres cover the bottom
of the valley to the tops of the ridges - and beyond - along a winding
stretch of the Chena River.
Furnishings for the roadside cabins (Chena River Cabin, Hunt Memorial Cabin, and North Fork Cabin) include plywood sleeping platforms, a kitchen counter, shelves, table and benches, wood stove, fire extinguisher, and an outdoor latrine.
Furnishings for the backcountry cabins (Colorado Creek Cabin, Upper Angel Creek Cabin, Lower Angel Creek Cabin, Stiles Creek Cabin and Nugget Creek Cabin) include plywood sleeping platforms, a kitchen counter, shelves, table and benches, wood stove, and an outdoor latrine. A propane lantern, bow saw, ax, and broom are also provided.
Alaska State Parks makes an effort to inform the public that we make no guarantees regarding the condition and/or presence of the items mentioned above, and we appreciate being informed of any issues associated with the condition of the cabin and accommodations provided.
Firewood is not provided and can be hard to find at some cabins, so gather dead and down wood on your way in. Propane cylinders are not provided for the lanterns at the backcountry cabins.
The weather in the interior of Alaska is quite different from other regions.
An average temperature during the summer may be 70° to 80°, but
during the winter months temperatures range from -40° to 15°.
Summer activities include boating, fishing for Arctic grayling, hiking
and berry picking opportunities. There are designated trails for horses
and all terrain vehicles. Dog mushing, snowmachining, trapping, and cross
country skiing are but a few of the opportunities available in the winter
season.
Moose are frequently spotted in the recreation area; as well as eagles, hawks, owls, beaver, porcupine and other small mammals. Other occasional wildlife sightings include black and grizzly bears, wolves, coyote and lynx. Please report any threatening animal behavior to park staff.
Alaska State Parks will no longer be stocking firewood at the three road accessible public use cabins in Chena River State Recreation Area. The three cabins are: the Chena River Cabin at mile 32.2 Chena Hot Springs Road (CHSR); the Hunt Memorial Cabin at mile 42.3 CHSR; and the North Fork Cabin at 47.8 mile CHSR.
Twin Bears Camp, in Chena River State Recreation Area
Twin Bears Camp is a state park facility available for rent by any individual
or group. The camp is located at milepost 30 on the Chena Hot Springs
Road, about 35 miles east of Fairbanks. It is on a small, secluded lake
in a rustic, woodland setting within the Chena River State Recreation
Area. Twin Bears
Camp is operated by the Fairbanks Rescue Mission under permit with
the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation.
The camp features twelve rustic cabins with sleeping platforms for 6
to 8 each, and two insulated handicap-accessible buildings (25'x40') with
heat, lights and cooking facilities. In summer, hot and cold running water
and electricity are available, enabling a full-service kitchen, shower
houses, and laundry. There is also a volleyball court, horseshoe pit,
basketball hoop, baseball field, and group fire ring with picnic tables
at the pond's edge. In winter, woodstoves provide heat, propane fuels
lights and cooking burners, and mattresses on the floor provide sleeping
space. A five-kilometer cross-country ski trail loop is available, and
snowmobilers have easy access to the nearby Chena Hot Springs Winter Trail
and connecting trails.
Reservations may be made by writing or calling the Twin Bears Association
(address and phone number listed below). Camp facilities may be occupied
from noon of the first day reserved to noon of the last day reserved.
Discounts are available for groups who do volunteer work at the camp.
The entire camp can be rented, or the mess
hall or the recreation hall can be rented individually during the year
as public use cabins. See information below.
Services and Rates:
Primitive: recreation hall with propane and cabins, no power or water:
$10/person/night ($100 minimum)
Basic: all buildings and propane, no power or water: $12/person/night
(($120 minimum)
Deluxe: all buildings, water, power and propane: $14/person/night ($140
minimum)
A $50 reservation/maintenance deposit is due within 10 days of making
a reservation. This fee will be returned or credited to user fees if the
camp is left in the condition it was found. There is a cancellation policy.
Twin Bears
Camp
P. O. Box 73250
Fairbanks, AK 99707-3250
Phone: (907) 452-5343
Fax: 451-7058
Birch Lake State Recreation Site (near Fairbanks)
This facility is nestled between the lily pad-covered lake and forested
wetlands. There are 17 long parking spaces for vehicle with trailers,
or motorhomes. There are 8 tent camping sites and additional tables, fireplaces,
and sitting benches for day use.
Birch Lake has a developed boat launch and boat tie-ups, drinking water
well, toilet, and caretaker/public use cabin. 
Cabin furnishings include plywood sleeping platforms, a kitchen counter, shelves, table and benches, wood stove, fire extinguisher, and an outdoor latrine. Firewood is not provided and can be hard to find at some cabins, so gather dead and down wood on your way in.
Alaska State Parks makes an effort to inform the public that we make no guarantees regarding the condition and/or presence of the items mentioned above, and we appreciate being informed of any issues associated with the condition of the cabin and accommodations provided.
The lake is popular with fishers, jet-skiers, and water skiers in the
summer, and with snowmachiners and ice fishers in the winter. There is
excellent fishing all year for stocked species: rainbow trout, king and
silver salmon, grayling and arctic char. Fishing during the open water
months is best from a boat. Ice fishing huts are available for rent, usually
between November and April.
During the winter months, State Parks offers day use ice
fishing huts for rent.
The road to the lake (ice fishing huts) and the cabin is not plowed in
the winter, so a 4-wheel-drive is advisable. It is only a couple hundred
feet from the plowed access road to the lake and cabin.
Salcha River State Recreation Site (near Fairbanks)
Salcha River SRS is 40 miles southeast of Fairbanks just off the Richardson
Highway and next to the Salcha River. Winter activities include snowmachining
up or down the river (when frozen) and cross country skiing. Its location
makes it a great get-away from Fairbanks.
Cabin furnishings include plywood sleeping platforms, a kitchen counter, shelves, table and benches, wood stove, fire extinguisher, and an outdoor latrine. Firewood is not provided and can be hard to find at some cabins, so gather dead and down wood on your way in. For water, renters need to melt snow in the winter, or use the river. Please be sure to purify the water.
Alaska State Parks makes an effort to inform the public that we make no guarantees regarding the condition and/or presence of the items mentioned above, and we appreciate being informed of any issues associated with the condition of the cabin and accommodations provided.
Quartz Lake State Recreation Area (near Delta Junction)
Quartz Lake SRA is known for its excellent sport fishing and often attracts
large crowds. Rainbow trout, silver salmon and arctic char are stocked
in Quartz Lake. Nearby Lost Lake is stocked on an annual basis with catch
able size rainbow trout. The fish might not survive the winter, though.
It's a favorite spot for those who want to avoid the crowds. A variety
of hiking trails and boating opportunities are available in this area.
Bears are a hazard in back country travel. Please take the necessary precautions
and report any threatening animal behavior to state park staff.
Cabin furnishings include plywood sleeping platforms, a kitchen counter, shelves, table and benches, wood stove, fire extinguisher, and an outdoor latrine. Firewood is not provided and can be hard to find at some cabins, so gather dead and down wood on your way in. Quartz Lake SRA cabins do not have firewood or a woodshed. For water, renters must bring their own, or purify lake water or snow.
Alaska State Parks makes an effort to inform the public that we make no guarantees regarding the condition and/or presence of the items mentioned above, and we appreciate being informed of any issues associated with the condition of the cabin and accommodations provided.
During the winter months, State Parks offers day use ice
fishing huts for rent. Call the Fairbanks office or the DNR Public
Information Center for more information.
Fielding Lake State Recreation Site (near Delta Junction)
Fielding Lake is nestled among tundra covered hills within the Alaska
Range in the Interior. This large lake has excellent fishing. Other summer
activities include wildlife viewing and hiking. Winter activities include
ice fishing and all kinds of snow activities. Access to the park is at
Mile 200.5 of the Richardson Highway. Facilities include a small campground,
latrine, and boat launch. Please respect the private property adjacent
to the park.
The Fielding Lake area is subject to high winds
and blizzard conditions in the winter, so use caution and be weather aware.
The elevation of the park unit is 2,973 feet, so be prepared for chilly
nights, particularly in the winter. Winter ice on the lake often remains
until July.
The road to the park from the Richardson Hwy. is not plowed during the
winter. From late spring to late fall, the cabin is accessible by road.
Otherwise, cabin users must park on the highway and travel 1.5 miles to
the lake. Travel can be by snowmachine, dog team, skis, or snowshoe.
Cabin furnishings include plywood sleeping platforms, a kitchen counter, shelves, table and benches, wood stove, fire extinguisher, and an outdoor latrine. Firewood is not provided and can be hard to find at this cabins. Fielding Lake Cabin does not have firewood or a woodshed. For water, renters must bring their own, or purify lake water or snow.
Alaska State Parks makes an effort to inform the public that we make no guarantees regarding the condition and/or presence of the items mentioned above, and we appreciate being informed of any issues associated with the condition of the cabin and accommodations provided.
