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Cabin Descriptions - Northern Area |
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 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) ACCESS ALERT: Due to significant resource damage, the Angel Creek Trail is closed to summer motorized use until it can be rerouted out of the boggy lowland. We expect to have a new route available for summer motorized use by summer 2010. Thank you for your cooperation. 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. The cabins in the Chena State Recreation Area are all very similar. Furnishings include plywood sleeping platforms, a kitchen counter, shelves, table and benches, and an outdoor latrine. There are also an airtight wood stove, propane lantern - disposable propane cylinders not provided, fire extinguisher, bow saw, ax, and broom. Wood is hard to find at some cabins, so gather dead and down wood on your way in. 
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, beavers, porcupine and other small mammals. Black bears are occasionally sighted in the river corridor, but Grizzly bears have only been sighted in back country travel. Please report any threatening animal behavior to park staff. 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. 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. Firewood is available for sale during the summer. Users should  bring their own firewood, especially
in winter for use in the cabin, since there is not much left to scavenge
in the surrounding forest. Only "dead and down" wood is allowable for
firewood.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. The cabin is furnished with
a wood stove (for heating only), table, seats, propane lantern - disposable
propane cylinders not included, broom, a saw and shovel. Wood can be brought,
or gather dead and down wood nearby. For water, renters need to melt snow
in the winter, or use the river. Please be sure to purify the water.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, and an outdoor latrine. There are also an airtight woodstove, propane lantern - disposable propane cylinders not included, fire extinguisher, bow saw, ax, and broom. Wood is hard to find near cabin, so gather dead and down wood on your way in. For water, renters must bring their own, or purify lake water or snow. 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. |
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