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Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation

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Northern Region

Donnelly Creek State Recreation Site

Donnelly Creek SRS Campsite

Facilities

★ ADA Faciliy - No
★ 46 Acres
★ 12 Campsites (See fee page)
★ No RV size limit
★ Camping Limit - 15 days
★ Toilets
★ Water
★ Picnic sites
★ Picnic shelters
Cabin (See fee page)

Activities

★ Camping
★ Fishing
★ Day Use

Donnelly Creek State Recreational Site is located on the braided Delta River and is one of the state's most scenic campgrounds with views of some of the tallest peaks of the Alaska Range. There is also a great opportunity here to examine alpine plant life. This secluded wilderness campground is seldom crowded and has 12 campsites, toilets, and water.

A variety of wildlife inhabit the area around Donnelly Creek State Recreation Site. Moose, bear, porcupines, beavers, and snowshoe hares are fairly common, as are many species of birds. Upon occasion, caribou are sighted browsing in the area. The Delta bison herd can often be seen across the Delta River on their summer calving grounds.

Donnelly Creek SRS is currently under private management and is not maintained by the State of Alaska.

Address:
238 Richardson Highway

Driving Directions:
Donnelly Creek State Recreation Site is 32 miles south of Delta Junction at mile 238 of the Richardson Highway.

Mission Statement

"The Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation provides outdoor recreation opportunities and conserves and interprets natural, cultural, and historic resources for the use, enjoyment, and welfare of the people."

Accessibility Notice

Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation

Atwood Building
550 West 7th Avenue
Suite 1380
Anchorage, AK 99501
DNR Public Information Center:
(907) 269-8400
DPOR Director's Office:
(907) 269-8700