The Chena River State Recreation Site is open for day-use only, which includes the pavilion and boat launch, open daily from 7am-11pm.

Effective 5-1-2025, the picnic shelter at Chena River State Recreation Site will no longer be reservable. This picnic shelter will be first come, first served and the $5 day-use fees will apply, per vehicle.

Facilities include picnic sites along the river, drinking water, Sani-Cans, boat launch, and river-side walking trails. For group use by reservation, there is a play field with a shelter.

PLEASE NOTE: There is state park called Chena River State Recreation Area, not to be confused with this park, Chena River State Recreation Site. Chena River State Recreation Area is over a quarter million acres, approximately 30 miles northeast of Fairbanks.

Address:
3530 Geraghty Ave, Fairbanks, AK

Driving Directions:
Fairbanks Int. Airport along Airport Way turn left (north) onto Washington Drive then left on Geraghty Ave. The park is along the river on the right.